January 12, 2023
Supportive, small group programs to connect with other parents, grandparents, and caregivers. Workshops are ADULTS ONLY. Attend any or all of the classes below completely free. All workshops are on Wednesdays, with a light dinner starting at 5:15pm in the Lobby Conference Room at Avita Galion Hospital, 269 Portland Way S. The last workshop, “Mealtime”, … Free Parenting Workshops
November 30, 2022
BUCYRUS – Avita Addiction Recovery is a new program that provides one-on-one outpatient medical treatment for individuals who want to overcome opioid and alcohol addiction. Treatment is led by board-certified addiction medicine specialist P. Stephen Novack, D.O. at Avita Bucyrus Hospital. Dr. Novack has over 10 years of experience helping patients overcome substance use … Avita Addiction Recovery Now Open in Bucyrus
November 29, 2022
A Thank You Message from Diane Lewey Diane Lewey’s husband, Paul, was diagnosed with Metastatic Thyroid Cancer in 2014. Five years later, he passed away at home, surrounded by his family and cared for by Avita Home Health & Hospice. Diane has chosen to share her story to help ease some anxiety other families may have … National Hospice and Palliative Care Month – Paul Lewey’s Story
September 29, 2022
A Thank You Message from Paula The Shock of a Lifetime In October 2021, I went to Avita Ontario Hospital for my annual mammogram. I was caught in the year of COVID-19, when 2020 was a nightmare for everyone, and there was a lockdown on tests and such. They compared my 2019 mammogram to the one I … Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Paula’s Journey
September 8, 2022
Are you looking for a nursing career that promotes engagement, collaboration and where your voice is heard? Stop in and join us for a cup of coffee while speaking with Nursing Leaders about the exciting nursing opportunities at Avita! Thank you to everyone who attended our coffee talks! If you are interested in a nursing … Nurse Coffee Talk
August 22, 2022
ONTARIO – Avita Ontario Hospital has earned a 5-star quality rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This is the highest rating and reflects the best performance. “We reached the CMS 5-star rating for quality of care because of the hard work, diligence, and dedication of our staff. We are so proud … Avita Ontario Hospital Earns 5-Star Quality Rating
July 12, 2022
Depression, drug overdose deaths, youth drug use, suicide and heart disease are the top five priority health outcomes in Crawford County, as identified by the 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA/CHA). The 2022 Crawford County Community Health Needs Assessment is the third community health assessment conducted by community agencies who are active members of Crawford … Crawford County Health Partners Release the 2022 Health Needs Assessment
May 17, 2022
BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Ontario Pharmacy offers the COVID-19 oral antiviral medication, Paxlovid. “According to the National Institutes of Health, Paxlovid is a preferred first line outpatient treatment for COVID-19,” explained Christina Barnes, Director of Pharmacy Services at Avita Health System. “We were allocated an adequate supply of Paxlovid in February from the Ohio Department of … Paxlovid Available at Avita Ontario Pharmacy
May 12, 2022
BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – May 12, 2022 – 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 2022 DAISY Award recipients are Mary Antijas … Three Nurses Receive DAISY Award at Avita Health System
April 11, 2022
ONTARIO – Avita Health System opened its new inpatient wing at Ontario Hospital today. “We added 12 inpatient rooms on the second floor of Ontario Hospital,” said Jerome Morasko, President/CEO at Avita Health System. “These additional rooms expand our medical/surgical and intensive care units. They are all private and furnished with the most advanced medical … Avita Ontario Hospital Opens New Inpatient Wing