June 14, 2024
BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System is working on plans for a comprehensive cancer center in Ontario to open in late fall of 2025. Senator Mark Romanchuk recently announced that Avita Health System was a recipient of a grant through the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund (OTSCIF) that is investing millions into the district’s projects. … Avita Plans Comprehensive Cancer Center
May 10, 2024
BUCYRUS / GALION / ONTARIO – Three registered nurses at Avita Health System have been 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 2024 DAISY Award recipients are Patricia Hook, … Three Nurses Receive DAISY Award at Avita Health System
March 6, 2024
During an eclipse, you can be outside, but do not look into the sun without appropriate eye protection. Temporary or permanent damage can result from exposing your eyes to the sun during a solar eclipse. Some symptoms that can occur from looking at the solar eclipse without proper eye protection are a loss of central … Solar Eclipse Guidance from Terry Walker, OD
March 1, 2024
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 2024 Monarch Award recipients are Jennifer McCracken of Bucyrus Hospital, Heath Stephens of Galion Hospital, Paul … Avita Recognizes Outstanding Employees with the 2024 Monarch Award
February 19, 2024
We’re thrilled to share an exciting update with you! As part of our commitment to providing top-notch care, our financial counseling services are now centralizing to Crestline, an integral part of our organization dedicated to optimizing financial assistance for YOU! What does this mean for you? Enhanced Services: Centralizing resources means a more streamlined and … Enhancing Our Financial Support Services
February 2, 2024
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
January 30, 2024
BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System has announced the opening of their new walk-in clinic and medical offices at 24 East Whitney Ave. in Shelby. The facility will officially open on Feb. 1, 2024 at 8:00am. “We’re excited to offer urgent care, primary care, and specialty services in Shelby,” explained Jerry Morasko, President/CEO of Avita Health … Avita Opens Walk-In Clinic and Medical Offices in Shelby
November 22, 2023
A Thank You Video from Cheri Munroe Cheri Munroe’s husband Jim was diagnosed with Metastatic Pancreatic cancer in March 2023. Four months later he passed away at home surrounded by his family and cared for by Avita Home Health & Hospice. Cheri has chosen to share her story to help ease some anxiety for other families … National Hospice and Palliative Care Month – Jim Munroe’s Story
November 3, 2023
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 27, 2023
A Thank You Message from Amy What I’ve Learned From My Breast Cancer Journey I’m a retired nurse and currently work as an adjunct nursing instructor at North Central State College. I’d like you to know how important support systems can be for you. Sometimes you take for granted, or don’t even realize how important … Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Amy’s Journey