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OHA members Kettering Health Medical Center, Dayton Children's Hospital, Mercy Health-St. Rita Medical Center and Mercer Health are among the most recent recipients of grants announced by the OneOhio Recovery Foundation. The foundation funds projects across the state to help combat substance misuse by supporting prevention, treatment and recovery efforts. The foundation has been releasing grants in groups over the last several months, with all 2024 Regional Grant Cycle awards expected to be announced by its Feb. 12 board meeting. See a complete list of recipients here. Additional Application Period Ahead The 2024 Regional Grant Cycle is just the first of…

Applications for the 2025 Ohio Loan Repayment Program will be accepted from Feb. 1-28 Programs available include: Ohio Physician Loan Repayment Program Ohio Health Professionals Loan Repayment Program Ohio Dentist Loan Repayment Program Ohio Dental Hygienist Loan Repayment Program Ohio Substance Use Disorder Professional Loan Repayment Program PDF applications will be available on the program webpage during the application cycle. Questions can be directed to PCRH@odh.ohio.gov—please include the nature of your request and the program you are applying for. The Primary Care Office works to improve access to care and strengthen the health workforce in Ohio’s underserved areas through federal and state programs like the…

Five health care roles made U.S. News & World Report's 2025 list of the best jobs without a bachelor’s degree. The rankings evaluate jobs based on hiring demand, wages, future prospects, safety and work-life balance, using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The health care roles highlighted include hearing aid specialists, pharmacy technicians, ophthalmic medical technicians, medical records technicians and licensed practical and vocational nurses. These careers are accessible with a high school diploma, associate degree or additional certifications. Read more here. Find job listings in your area at OhioMeansJobs.com and find more information about positions at your local hospital at OHA's member directory.

The Ohio EPA and Office of Environmental Innovation are providing free on-site pollution prevention assessments to help organizations reduce environmental impacts and enhance stewardship efforts. Services include waste diversion, water conservation, energy efficiency, green building and other reduction strategies. The confidential assessments are unrelated to regulatory requirements and focus on low-cost or no-cost improvements. Organizations can request an assessment by completing an online form or emailing Rachael Dininger at rachael.dininger@epa.ohio.gov. Read more about the pollution prevent assessments here.