News Archive

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

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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

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September 14, 2021

Avita’s Phase III Brings Obstetrics Unit to Ontario

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System announced that construction started earlier this year on Phase III of Ontario Hospital. This third phase has been in progress since March 2021 and will include additional inpatient beds and a new Labor Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) unit on the second floor. “We always had a plan to expand … Avita’s Phase III Brings Obstetrics Unit to Ontario

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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

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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

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June 15, 2021

Avita Health System Resumes Volunteer Program

GALION/ONTARIO/BUCYRUS – Avita Health System has resumed its volunteer program and is welcoming current and new volunteers to roles at Bucyrus, Galion, and Ontario Hospitals. “We had to postpone the use of in-house volunteers in the spring of 2020 due to the pandemic,” explained Tina Martin, Volunteer Manager for Avita Health System. “Many of our … Avita Health System Resumes Volunteer Program

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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

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May 11, 2021

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 2021 DAISY Award recipients are Alexandria Brown of Galion Hospital, Bobbi … Three Nurses Receive DAISY Award at Avita Health System

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April 21, 2021

Avita Now Implants CardioMEMS Heart Failure Devices

GALION – Avita Health System has achieved another cardiology milestone as the first critical access hospital in the United States to implant the CardioMEMS™ HF System to treat heart failure patients. This device allows Avita’s cardiology team to monitor a patient’s cardiac pressures remotely and provide real-time treatment to improve outcomes in those suffering from … Avita Now Implants CardioMEMS Heart Failure Devices

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April 5, 2021

Avita Offers Same Day, Next Day and Evening Vaccine Appointments

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System now has same day, next day COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic appointments at Bucyrus, Galion, and Ontario Hospitals. Appointments are available Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm, with evening hours until 8:00pm on Fridays in Galion and Ontario. “When we started our vaccine clinics in January, doses were scarce,” explained Christina Barnes, … Avita Offers Same Day, Next Day and Evening Vaccine Appointments