January 6, 2022
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
December 3, 2021
BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System announced that it is experiencing a record high surge of COVID-19 inpatients at Bucyrus, Galion, and Ontario Hospitals. The surge started on Nov. 18 and has now reached 46 COVID-19 patients admitted or awaiting admission to an Avita hospital. The acuity of care is high with approximately a quarter of … Avita Health System Experiences Latest COVID-19 Surge
November 9, 2021
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
October 22, 2021
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
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 14, 2021
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
September 2, 2021
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
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 15, 2021
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
June 4, 2021
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