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 Earlier this week, the Ohio Department of Health lifted and rescinded several pandemic health orders, including the statewide mask mandate.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
May 11, 2021
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
April 21, 2021
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
April 5, 2021
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
March 26, 2021
GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System is the first healthcare organization in North Central Ohio and the first critical access hospital in the United States to improve the treatment of severe heart attack patients with SuperSaturated Oxygen (SSO2) Therapy – the first and only FDA-approved therapy that immediately follows angioplasty and stenting to significantly reduce heart … Avita Health System First to Treat Heart Attack Patients with SuperSaturated Oxygen Therapy
March 23, 2021
BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Three employees at Avita Health System are being honored with the Monarch Award. This award is presented to employees who make a difference in the patient experience across the continuum by providing excellent and compassionate care. The March 2021 Monarch Award recipients are Amanda Saunders of Galion Hospital, Dave Garrett of Bucyrus … Avita Recognizes Outstanding Employees with Monarch Award
March 22, 2021
BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System has announced that they are expanding patient visitation at their hospitals, clinics, and medical offices on Monday, March 22. Avita temporarily stopped patient visitation in March 2020 and re-opened visitation in a limited capacity in June 2020. Avita has now expanded the visitation policy to allow 2 visitors at a … Avita Health System Expands Patient Visitation