February 2, 2024

Avita Ontario Hospital is First Stop on State-Wide SOAR Study Tour

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System has announced that they are working with The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Wexner Medical Center to host the first research site for the State of Ohio Adversity and Resilience (SOAR) Study, a state-wide initiative to identify the root causes of emotional distress, suicide, and drug overdose in … Avita Ontario Hospital is First Stop on State-Wide SOAR Study Tour

November 3, 2023

Harm Reduction Vending Machines Now at Bucyrus and Galion Hospitals

BUCYRUS/GALION – Crawford County Public Health has partnered with Avita Health System to provide harm reduction vending machines outside the emergency department entrances at Bucyrus and Galion Hospitals. These machines provide free, easily accessible life-saving tools and disease prevention supplies. They are stocked with naloxone (Narcan® or Kloxxado®), fentanyl test strips, at-home COVID-19 test kits, … Harm Reduction Vending Machines Now at Bucyrus and Galion Hospitals

October 20, 2023

Avita Services Coming to Shelby

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System has announced that they will be expanding their services into Shelby in early 2024.  “Avita has purchased a provider clinic at 24 East Whitney Avenue in Shelby, Ohio,” stated Jerry Morasko, President/CEO of Avita Health System. “The Shelby community has lost a lot of health care services, including the recent … Avita Services Coming to Shelby

October 4, 2023

Avita Grows with Surge of New Providers

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System has announced the addition of 10 new physicians and advanced practice providers (APP) in Crawford and Richland counties. “We’re passionate about providing high-quality medical care within the community,” explained Jerry Morasko, President/CEO of Avita Health System. “Since day one, we’ve focused on recruiting an exceptional medical staff to provide care … Avita Grows with Surge of New Providers

September 15, 2023

Avita Earns Accreditation for Bariatric “Weight-Loss” Program

GALION/ONTARIO – Dr. Thomas Smith, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Director at Avita Health System, announced today that the Avita Center for Bariatric Surgery at Galion Hospital has been accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), a joint Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American … Avita Earns Accreditation for Bariatric “Weight-Loss” Program

September 12, 2023

Avita Recognizes Outstanding Employees with the 2023 Monarch Award

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Six 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 2023 Monarch Award recipients are Jeremy Ray and Bill Johnson of Bucyrus Hospital, Shirley Robinson and … Avita Recognizes Outstanding Employees with the 2023 Monarch Award

May 31, 2023

Three Nurses Receive DAISY Award at Avita Health System

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Three registered nurses at Avita Health System are being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The award is part of The DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize nurses for the extraordinary, compassionate care they provide patients and families every day.  The 2023 DAISY Award recipients are Larry Koren, RN of Bucyrus Hospital, … Three Nurses Receive DAISY Award at Avita Health System