Dr. Smith posing with accreditation

September 15, 2023

Avita Earns Accreditation for Bariatric “Weight-Loss” Program

GALION/ONTARIO – Dr. Thomas Smith, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Director at Avita Health System, announced today that the Avita Center for Bariatric Surgery at Galion Hospital has been accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), a joint Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American … Avita Earns Accreditation for Bariatric “Weight-Loss” Program

Monarch Award Logo

September 12, 2023

Avita Recognizes Outstanding Employees with the 2023 Monarch Award

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Six 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 2023 Monarch Award recipients are Jeremy Ray and Bill Johnson of Bucyrus Hospital, Shirley Robinson and … Avita Recognizes Outstanding Employees with the 2023 Monarch Award

The DAISY Award logo

May 31, 2023

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 2023 DAISY Award recipients are Larry Koren, RN of Bucyrus Hospital, … Three Nurses Receive DAISY Award at Avita Health System

Medication Access team

April 28, 2023

Avita’s Medication Access Program Saves Patients Millions of Dollars

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System has announced the expansion of their pharmacist-led Medication Access Program. Launched in January 2022, the program acquired 1.4 million dollars in free or reduced-cost prescriptions in the first year. “Our original plan for 2023 was to double the amount of free medication we were able to get to our patients,” … Avita’s Medication Access Program Saves Patients Millions of Dollars

Avita OB staff

April 13, 2023

Daisy Team Award Given to Maternity Unit at Avita Ontario Hospital

ONTARIO – The Maternity Unit at Avita Ontario Hospital was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the superhuman efforts nurses perform every day.  The nomination was submitted by Rachel K. for the outstanding care provided by the maternity team after she … Daisy Team Award Given to Maternity Unit at Avita Ontario Hospital

Mark Schneider, Avita Board Chair

January 30, 2023

Avita Announces New Board Officers

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – The Avita Health System Board of Directors announced the recent election of the following new officers: Mark Schneider, Board Chair; Jeff Underwood, Vice Chair; Linda Smith, Treasurer; and Sherri Clevenger, Secretary. Board officers are elected to a two-year term. Mr. Schneider has served on the Avita Board of Directors, and previously the Galion … Avita Announces New Board Officers

Heart Month is in February

January 25, 2023

Heart Month – Ron Stevens’ Story

A Thank You Message from Ron Stevens A Saved Heart:  The Ron Stevens Story Ron Stevens was the picture of wellness with a healthy weight and diet, normal blood pressure and cholesterol, control of his diabetes, and an active lifestyle that included working on and taking care of his 1.5 acre property every day. “Extreme chest … Heart Month – Ron Stevens’ Story

Ontario walk in clinic interior

January 19, 2023

Avita Ontario South Campus Opening Friday

ONTARIO – Avita Health System has announced that Avita Ontario South Campus will open at the end of this week in the former Sears building at 600 Richland Mall, Ontario. The facility will feature a walk-in clinic, medical offices, a dietitian office, x-ray, and lab draw stations. The Avita Walk-In Clinic will be the first … Avita Ontario South Campus Opening Friday