News Archive

November 4, 2025

Avita Health System Receives Visionary Gift to Name New Cancer Center – Jody M. Baker “Jode” Cancer Center

ONTARIO, OHIO – Nearly 300 donors to the Campaign for Avita gathered on Oct. 18 for a thank you dinner to celebrate the naming of Avita Health System’s new 20,000 square foot, state-of-the-art cancer center in Ontario. The new cancer center will be named the Avita Ontario Jody M. Baker Cancer Center and will be … Avita Health System Receives Visionary Gift to Name New Cancer Center – Jody M. Baker “Jode” Cancer Center

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October 20, 2025

Avita Ontario Cancer Center is First in Ohio to Feature RapidArc Dynamic

ONTARIO – Avita Health System’s new cancer center will be the first in Ohio and among the first few facilities in the United States to invest in Varian® RapidArc® Dynamic, an intelligent, innovative hardware that can reduce radiation dose to organs at risk by up to 50%. In addition to increased precision, it has the … Avita Ontario Cancer Center is First in Ohio to Feature RapidArc Dynamic

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October 13, 2025

Recognizing Cancer Awareness – Richard’s Journey

Within 6 days of my bone marrow cancer diagnosis, Dr. Jeff Vandeusen, the cancer team, and patient support services advised me of my options, insurance coverage, and started me on a treatment plan.  I’m confident that when Avita advances their cancer program in November as a new Cancer Center opens in Ontario, the impact they … Recognizing Cancer Awareness – Richard’s Journey

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September 24, 2025

Avita Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Bucyrus Orthopedic Center

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new orthopedic clinic in Bucyrus, Ohio on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The new 15,000 square foot facility is slated to open in late summer of 2026. Kim Winkle, Vice President of Avita Health System, welcomed the crowd at the new clinic site at 307 … Avita Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Bucyrus Orthopedic Center

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September 4, 2025

Avita Plans New Medical Clinic in Bucyrus to Open in 2026

BUCYRUS – Avita Health System has announced plans to build a new medical clinic at 307 Hill Street in Bucyrus. The 15,000 square foot facility is slated to open in late summer of 2026. “Avita has been preparing to combine our orthopedic office and therapy center in one convenient location, close to the hospital, by … Avita Plans New Medical Clinic in Bucyrus to Open in 2026

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August 22, 2025

2025 Bump Clinics

The fall Bump Clinics are starting! All student athletes with sports-related injuries are welcome. Injuries will be evaluated and treated by our board-certified sports medicine specialists by walk-in in Bucyrus, or by appointment in Galion and Ontario now through October. Bucyrus 140 Hill Street Mondays | 7am – 8amWalk-In Appointments Galion 955 Hosford Road Mondays … 2025 Bump Clinics

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July 18, 2025

Avita Breaks Ground on Pediatric Therapy Sensory Playscape

GALION – On Tuesday, July 15, more than 120 donors, patients, and hospital employees gathered as Avita Health Foundation hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a sensory playscape at the Avita Pediatric Therapy Center, located at 865 Harding Way W, Galion. “The sensory playscape will be the first of its kind,” explained Jerry Morasko, President/CEO of … Avita Breaks Ground on Pediatric Therapy Sensory Playscape

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July 3, 2025

Avita Launches Drug Repository at all Three Hospitals to Help Patients in Need

BUCYRUS / GALION / ONTARIO – Avita Health System has announced the launch of a Drug Repository Program at its hospitals in Bucyrus, Galion, and Ontario, marking a major expansion of its ongoing commitment to improving access to essential medications for patients across North Central Ohio. This new initiative builds on the remarkable success of … Avita Launches Drug Repository at all Three Hospitals to Help Patients in Need

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June 18, 2025

Avita Recognizes Outstanding Employees with Monarch Award

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Four 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 Monarch Award recipients are Michelle Feik of Bucyrus Hospital, Jetlynn Scott and Tabitha Garberich of Galion Hospital, … Avita Recognizes Outstanding Employees with Monarch Award

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May 21, 2025

Nick Cline Wins OHA Healthcare Worker of the Year Award

Nick Cline, EMS Coordinator and Clinical Educator at Avita Health System, has won the Ohio Hospital Association’s 2025 Albert E. Dyckes Healthcare Worker of the Year Award! Please join us in congratulating Nick on this extraordinary achievement. Read Nick’s nomination below: Avita Health System, an independent community health system located in north central Ohio nominates … Nick Cline Wins OHA Healthcare Worker of the Year Award