Community Needs Health Assessment

July 12, 2022

Crawford County Health Partners Release the 2022 Health Needs Assessment

Depression, drug overdose deaths, youth drug use, suicide and heart disease are the top five priority health outcomes in Crawford County, as identified by the 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA/CHA). The 2022 Crawford County Community Health Needs Assessment is the third community health assessment conducted by community agencies who are active members of Crawford … Crawford County Health Partners Release the 2022 Health Needs Assessment

Paxlovid box

May 17, 2022

Paxlovid Available at Avita Ontario Pharmacy

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Ontario Pharmacy offers the COVID-19 oral antiviral medication, Paxlovid. “According to the National Institutes of Health, Paxlovid is a preferred first line outpatient treatment for COVID-19,” explained Christina Barnes, Director of Pharmacy Services at Avita Health System. “We were allocated an adequate supply of Paxlovid in February from the Ohio Department of … Paxlovid Available at Avita Ontario Pharmacy

patient with bandage after vaccination

COVID-19 Information

Get Vaccinated! Avita Ontario Pharmacy is offering the COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, and Novavax) to individuals 12 years of age and older. Request a vaccine appointment online at https://www.vaccines.gov/en/ or call 567-307-7570. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. Those scheduled for a vaccine are asked to bring a driver’s license or state issued ID. … COVID-19 Information

Scam alert

March 7, 2022

Avita Warns of Phone Scams

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System has received reports of scammers calling community members and requesting payment over the phone for outstanding medical bills or asking for personal information to confirm upcoming appointments or medication refills. The scammers pretend to work in Avita’s billing department, medical offices or hospitals. “The individuals behind these phone scams do … Avita Warns of Phone Scams

Ontario Maternity Unit hallway

February 28, 2022

Avita Ontario Hospital Opens Maternity Unit

ONTARIO – Avita Health System has announced that the maternity unit at Ontario Hospital opened at 8:00am on Monday, February 28. “Our maternity unit was designed with the patient in mind,” said Jerome Morasko, President/CEO at Avita Health System. “We wanted to bring another option for obstetrical care to the area and offer a birthing … Avita Ontario Hospital Opens Maternity Unit