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OHA member Cleveland Clinic's national survey on men's health in America reveals a significant gap between men's perception of their health and their actual health habits. While 81% of American men believe they lead a healthy lifestyle, the survey exposes concerning behaviors and neglect of health-related issues. Stress emerges as a...
The recently published Fast Facts infographic by the American Hospital Association presents key statistics related to psychiatric and behavioral health facilities and services in the United States. It also offers trend data concerning hospitals that offer psychiatric screenings and those that are integrating behavioral health services with acute...
Hyundai Hope On Wheels marked its 25th anniversary by presenting OHA member Nationwide Children’s Hospital with a grant of $650,000 to support pediatric cancer research. This donation included a $400,000 Hyundai Hope Scholar Award and a $250,000 Hyundai Young Investigator Award, which will further innovative research and programmatic...
Register for the Ohio Society for Health Care Facilities Mangement Conference set for Oct. 19. This in-person fall conference is designed for facilities management, engineering and human resources professionals, providing them with valuable insights into current issues affecting hospitals and healthcare facilities. Attendees will have the...
The Sepsis Alliance is hosting the Sepsis Alliance Summit this Sept. 27-28, coinciding with Sepsis Awareness Month. This two-day event is designed to cater to health care professionals from various backgrounds, including nurses, physicians, pharmacists, data/quality/safety/IT professionals, students and more. The summit will feature expert...
Register for "Beyond the Bucket Brigade: Strategies for Behavioral Health Management Across the Continuum of Care" webinar at noon Sept. 20 The webinar addresses the pressing issue of individuals seeking behavioral health care in hospital emergency departments, EDs, due to the lack of alternative options, resulting in resource strain...
National Food Safety Education Month in September emphasizes the importance of preventing foodborne illnesses, which affect millions of Americans annually, leading to hospitalizations and even deaths. The FDA provides valuable resources, including social media posts, tips and educational materials, to promote food safety and encourage people to...
OHA in 2022 launched a statewide virtual collaborative, and there is still time for your hospital/health system to join the collaborative. The next virtual collaborative meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 27 will focus on the topic of health equity. To learn more and register, click here.
Kent State University and University Hospitals have secured nearly $4 million in grant funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration to establish an LPN-to-BSN pathway program named the LPN Education Advancement Program. This initiative aims to provide licensed practical nurses, or LPNs, with opportunities to advance their...