October 22, 2021

Avita Increases Access to Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Therapy

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System has increased patient access to monoclonal antibody infusion therapy at Galion Hospital. Treatment is available Monday – Friday for outpatients with COVID-19 infection, as well as patients with a confirmed exposure to the virus who meet the criteria for post-exposure preventative use. “The FDA has extended the Emergency Use Authorization … Avita Increases Access to Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Therapy

October 1, 2021

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Shelley’s Journey & Dr. Soni Thank You Video

Dr. Soni’s Thank You Video Shelley’s Journey 270 Days. That’s how long it took Shelley Pagani to feel whole again after her December 2020 breast cancer diagnosis – to fully appreciate her journey to survivorship.  After I processed that I had cancer, I emotionally got to a place where I knew what had to be done … Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Shelley’s Journey & Dr. Soni Thank You Video

September 2, 2021

Avita Expands Access to COVID-19 Testing

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System announced that they have expanded access to COVID-19 testing in response to the recent surge of cases in the community. Avita increased the days and hours of operation for hospital testing sites and is now offering free self-tests. Avita’s COVID-19 testing sites are located in the parking lots of Ontario, … Avita Expands Access to COVID-19 Testing

August 31, 2021

Avita Changes Visitor Policy Due to Community Surge of COVID-19

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Avita Health System announced new visitor restrictions, effective Wednesday, Sept. 1. One visitor per day will be permitted for patients in emergency, inpatient (medical/surgical & ICU), outpatient, and surgery departments. Two visitors per day will be permitted for maternity patients and children under … Avita Changes Visitor Policy Due to Community Surge of COVID-19

June 10, 2021

Avita Health System Seeking Patients with Type 2 Diabetes for National Study

GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System is participating in the Personalized-Medication Adherence and Persistence Program (P-MAPP) – a national research initiative to better understand the medication perceptions of patients with Type 2 diabetes. Avita is currently seeking patients with Type 2 diabetes to participate in ongoing research at Galion and Ontario Hospitals. P-MAPP was developed in … Avita Health System Seeking Patients with Type 2 Diabetes for National Study

June 4, 2021

COVID-19 Safety Measures Remain In Effect at Avita Health System

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System has announced their COVID-19 safety measures are still in effect, including masking, screening, and visitor restrictions. Earlier this week, the Ohio Department of Health lifted and rescinded several pandemic health orders, including the statewide mask mandate. While numerous requirements have been removed across the state, orders remain in effect for … COVID-19 Safety Measures Remain In Effect at Avita Health System