Ohio Hospital Newswire

Ohio Hospital Newswire is published weekly for employees of member hospitals, media and community stakeholders interested in the hospital community in Ohio. 

Newswire is a digest of hospital and health care news happening across the state. 

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Kettering Health, Cincinnati Bengals Partner to Promote NFL’s Crucial Catch

OHA member Kettering Health is partnering with Cincinnati Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor for the Crucial Catch cancer prevention campaign. Taylor serves as spokesperson, emphasizing the significance of cancer screening and risk reduction. The initiative, focusing on six screenable cancers, encourages proactive health care decisions. E...

DEA Announces Every Day is Take Back Day Campaign

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has launched a new campaign, Every Day is Take Back Day, to encourage the public to utilize year-round disposal sites across the country to properly discard old, unused or expired prescription drugs between biannual Take Back Days. Learn more and find your every day drop-off site here. 

AHA Coalition to Protect American’s Health Care Launches New Campaign

The Coalition to Protect America’s Health Care has launched a two-week advocacy campaign urging Congress to reject funding cuts to hospitals and safeguard patient care. With imminent funding deadlines on Jan. 19 and Feb. 2, the campaign addresses concerns about potential harmful "site-neutral" cuts. Television and digital...

Red Cross Declares Emergency Blood Shortage

The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage as it experiences the lowest number of people giving blood in the last 20 years. Blood and platelet donations are needed now to help alleviate the shortage and ensure lifesaving medical procedures proceed without delay. Learn more and make an appointment to donate blood here.

Hospital Leaders Elected to OHA Board, Fulton County Health Center CEO to Chair in 2024

The Ohio Hospital Association last month announced new officers and welcomes new members to its Board of Trustees for 2024.    Patricia “Patti” Finn, MBA, CEO, Fulton County Health Center (Wauseon), was elected chair of the board beginning Jan. 1, 2024. T. Clifford “Cliff” Deveny, MD, president and CEO, Summa...

Still Time to Nominate a Peer for OHA’s Health Care Worker of the Year

The Ohio Hospital Association invites all member hospitals to submit nominations by Jan. 15 for OHA's Health Care Worker of the Year Award. Nomination materials and additional information about the awards are available here.  The Albert E. Dyckes Health Care Worker of the Year Award is presented each year to one Ohio caregiver who...

Sepsis Initiative Webcast Series Returns with 2 January Sessions, CE Credits Available

Explore the latest in sepsis treatment methods and trends with the Ohio Hospital Association’s Patient Safety and Quality team. Mark your calendars for two invaluable educational sessions tailored for member hospitals and clinical teams. Join OHA from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 17 for an overview of OHA’s Sepsis Initiative. Register...

UC Health’s Inclusive Speaker Series Continues on Jan. 10

Register for the Inclusive Speaker Series sponsored by Messer with Richard Rothstein, a distinguished fellow of the Economic Policy Institute and Senior Fellow (Emeritus) of the Thurgood Marshall Institute of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Mr. Rothstein will present virtually on Jan. 10 at noon on “The Color of Law and Just Action: How to...

Hospitals Can Apply to Host Technology Interns; State Will Offset Costs

The High School Tech Internship program for Ohio students is accepting applications or employers and students for the next cohort. The initiative connects students with entry-level roles in data infrastructure, software development, cybersecurity and more. Employers hosting interns may receive up to 100% wage reimbursement (up to $5,000 per...