News Archive

July 3, 2025

Avita Launches Drug Repository at all Three Hospitals to Help Patients in Need

BUCYRUS / GALION / ONTARIO – Avita Health System has announced the launch of a Drug Repository Program at its hospitals in Bucyrus, Galion, and Ontario, marking a major expansion of its ongoing commitment to improving access to essential medications for patients across North Central Ohio. This new initiative builds on the remarkable success of … Avita Launches Drug Repository at all Three Hospitals to Help Patients in Need

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June 18, 2025

Avita Recognizes Outstanding Employees with Monarch Award

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Four employees at Avita Health System are being honored with the Monarch Award. This award is presented to employees who make a difference in the patient experience across the continuum by providing excellent and compassionate care. The Monarch Award recipients are Michelle Feik of Bucyrus Hospital, Jetlynn Scott and Tabitha Garberich of Galion Hospital, … Avita Recognizes Outstanding Employees with Monarch Award

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May 21, 2025

Nick Cline Wins OHA Healthcare Worker of the Year Award

Nick Cline, EMS Coordinator and Clinical Educator at Avita Health System, has won the Ohio Hospital Association’s 2025 Albert E. Dyckes Healthcare Worker of the Year Award! Please join us in congratulating Nick on this extraordinary achievement. Read Nick’s nomination below: Avita Health System, an independent community health system located in north central Ohio nominates … Nick Cline Wins OHA Healthcare Worker of the Year Award

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May 13, 2025

Nurses Receive DAISY Award at Avita Health System

As we celebrate Nurses Day and Healthcare Week, we want to recognize a few of our extraordinary nurses who were nominated and selected to receive the DAISY Award. The criterion for this prestigious award includes: models empathy and demonstrates a caring attitude in all situations; demonstrates extraordinary clinical skills in the delivery of compassionate patient … Nurses Receive DAISY Award at Avita Health System

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February 28, 2025

Avita Begins Construction on Comprehensive Cancer Center – Opening 2025

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System announced that they recently began renovations on a $15 million, 22,000+ square foot comprehensive cancer center at Avita South Campus, located at 600 Richland Mall, Ontario, Ohio.  The Avita Comprehensive Cancer Center will feature a state-of-the-art TrueBeam linear accelerator offering the most precise and effective radiation therapy available. In addition, … Avita Begins Construction on Comprehensive Cancer Center – Opening 2025

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February 17, 2025

Avita Crestline Pharmacy Opens Monday

CRESTLINE – Avita Health System has announced that the Crestline Pharmacy is opening on Feb. 24th at 385 N. Seltzer St., Crestline.  “When we found out that Crestline was going to be without a pharmacy, we made it a priority to bring those services to the community,” stated Jerry Morasko, President/CEO of Avita Health System. “We’re … Avita Crestline Pharmacy Opens Monday

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November 19, 2024

Avita Expands Drug Takeback Initiative to Promote Safe Disposal of Medications

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System has announced the addition of drug takeback bins at Galion Hospital and Ontario South Campus. The new bins were added in an ongoing effort to combat prescription drug misuse and promote public safety. This initiative aims to reduce the risk of accidental poisonings, substance abuse, and environmental contamination. Improper disposal … Avita Expands Drug Takeback Initiative to Promote Safe Disposal of Medications

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October 25, 2024

FREE Weight-Loss Surgery Seminar

Join us for a FREE weight-loss seminar with Thomas Smith, DO and Justin Eagleston, MD! Learn about weight-loss surgery, including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and more. Dinner will be provided. When:November 7th @ 5:30pm – 6:30pm Where:South Campus Conference Room600 Richland Mall, Ontario, OH 44906Get Directions Registration is now closed. If you are still interested … FREE Weight-Loss Surgery Seminar

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October 11, 2024

Avita Health System Adds Surgical Robot at Bucyrus Hospital

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System has announced the purchase of a da Vinci Xi surgical robot at Bucyrus Hospital. The first robotic-assisted surgery at Bucyrus Hospital was performed on Friday, Oct. 4 by Dr. Justin Doble, a general surgeon at Avita. “We’ve utilized surgical robots for a decade,” stated Jerry Morasko, President/CEO of Avita Health … Avita Health System Adds Surgical Robot at Bucyrus Hospital

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September 18, 2024

Avita Recognizes Outstanding Employees with Monarch Award

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Three employees at Avita Health System are being honored with the Monarch Award. This award is presented to employees who make a difference in the patient experience across the continuum by providing excellent and compassionate care. The Monarch Award recipients are Jennifer Barnett of Bucyrus Hospital, Barbara Neal of Galion Hospital, and Teresa … Avita Recognizes Outstanding Employees with Monarch Award