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February 10, 2022

Avita Manages Network Security Incident

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – On Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, Avita Health System detected and stopped a network security incident. After discovering the unauthorized activity, our IT professionals – together with third party forensic and cybersecurity experts – immediately secured our systems and started restoring operations within a safe and remediated network environment. Avita’s electronic medical records system … Avita Manages Network Security Incident

Ontario Emergency Room entrance

January 6, 2022

COVID Surge Affecting Avita Emergency Rooms

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System has announced that it is experiencing a surge of COVID-19 patients, causing long emergency room wait times and record high hospitalizations. Patients with mild symptoms are asked to avoid going to Avita’s emergency rooms for testing to increase access for patients who need emergency care, including those with severe COVID-19 … COVID Surge Affecting Avita Emergency Rooms

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November 9, 2021

Avita Offers Moderna COVID-19 Booster Shots

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System announced that they are providing Moderna COVID-19 booster shots for individuals 18 years of age and older at Galion and Ontario Hospitals. Avita’s booster shot clinics opened Nov. 8 and will continue based on the needs of the community. Ontario Hospital’s clinic will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from … Avita Offers Moderna COVID-19 Booster Shots

Nurse checking IV with patient in background

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

Breast cancer awareness logo and ribbon

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

patient receiving COVID test in vehicle

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

COVID-19 Visitor restrictions

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