SHELBY — If you see Emily Christopherson at OhioHealth Shelby Hospital, you’ll most likely see her with a smile on her face. Whether it’s setting up a room for a patient, taking vital signs, or assisting a nurse, the Patient Support Assistant is always eager to help and brighten someone’s day. “I think it’s one of […]
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OhioHealth to implement govt. ID requirement at all hospitals
SHELBY — OhioHealth continues to take increased measures to protect its patients, associates, and visitors. As part of that initiative, the hospital system is implementing a new visitor management process, requiring all visitors 18 and older to check in and show IDs before gaining access to a care site. All hospitals will require government ID from […]
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Clear Fork, Ashland grads return as DOs to care for hometown communities
BELLVILLE — Deciding where to practice and grow roots is a huge decision for health care providers. Many physicians contemplate the possibilities for years through medical school and residency. But for Matthew Kochheiser, DO, and Brittany Coovert, DO, two OhioHealth primary care physicians from the north central region, there was never a question of where […]
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OhioHealth & Nationwide Children’s Hospital partner to bring family care to new Ontario building
ONTARIO — OhioHealth and Nationwide Children’s Hospital are partnering to bring expert care for the whole family under one roof in Ontario. A wide range of outpatient services will be available in the new building, including primary care, obstetrics and gynecology, and pediatrics. The 42,000 square foot facility will be located on West 4th Street […]
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OhioHealth announces new agreement with Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and OhioHealth Announce New Multi-Year Agreement Patients covered by Anthem retain in-network access to high-quality, local care in central Ohio COLUMBUS, OHIO — Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio and OhioHealth announced today they have reached agreement on a new network participation contract. The multi-year agreement continues uninterrupted access […]
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Dozens receive mammograms, other screenings at Community Health Day
MANSFIELD — Dozens of people received mammograms and other essential health screenings at the Free Community Health Day on Tuesday at Richland PublicHealth. The event offered more than 30 free or low-cost health screenings, such asblood screens, HIV testing, Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure checks, blood sugartesting and more. It was a community collaborative supported […]
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OhioHealth equips hospitals, ERs with metal detectors
MANSFIELD — OhioHealth is taking a significant step forward in its commitment to protect its patients, associates, and visitors and prevent workplace violence. By the end of 2025, OhioHealth hospitals and emergency departments will have metal detectors at public entrances. As of May, OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital had screened all visitors, associates, and providers at its […]
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OhioHealth invests nearly $2 million in medical imaging upgrades
MANSFIELD — OhioHealth is investing $1.8 million in new MRI scanners for OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital and OhioHealth Ontario Health Center. The new systems provide higher-quality images, faster scans, and a comfortable experience for patients. “Our recent upgrades to our MRI systems are transforming our patients’ scanning experience,” said Chris Clark, MBA, PT, director of radiation and […]
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OhioHealth equips local ERs with new tech to support victims of sexual violence
OhioHealth is taking a significant step forward in its commitment to supporting survivors of sexual assault and other forms of interpersonal violence. This spring, OhioHealth implemented new forensic technology across more than two dozen emergency departments. Last month, OhioHealth deployed Cortexflo camera systems from Fernico—a high-resolution imaging technology built specifically for forensic use. They are referred […]
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Balgreen physician assistant returns home to serve community
MANSFIELD — It was an easy decision for Ellen Frazier to accept her current job as a physician assistant at OhioHealth’s Balgreen Medical Offices. Working in Primary Care, Frazier treats everyone from infants, to the elderly. Now, she gets to do it in the community she calls home. She was born and raised in the Mansfield/Ontario […]