ONTARIO – Three registered nurses at Avita Health System were honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses during Nurses Week. The award is part of The DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize nurses for the compassionate care they provide to patients and families every day. This year’s DAISY Award recipients are Janet Heydinger, RN of Galion […]
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Liver Elastography now offered at Avita Health System
ONTARIO — – Avita Health System is now offering shear wave liver elastography at Ontario Hospital. This newly-acquired diagnostic imaging test is used to detect and monitor chronic liver diseases, such as hepatic fibrosis, cirrhosis, hepatitis B and C, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. “We are dedicated to bringing innovative, forward-thinking technology to our community […]
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Park National Bank donates Crestline building to Avita Health System
CRESTLINE – Avita Health System recently received the generous donation of a building located at 245 N. Seltzer Street in Crestline by Park National Bank. This contribution supports Avita’s ongoing mission to enhance healthcare access and services in the community. “We deeply appreciate Chris Hiner and Park National Bank for their generous donation of this […]
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5 nurses earn DAISY Award at Avita Health System
ONTARIO – Five registered nurses at Avita Health System have been 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 2025 DAISY Award recipients are Patricia Hook, RN of Bucyrus Hospital, […]
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Avita Health System receives visionary gift to name Jody M. Baker ‘Jode’ Cancer Center
ONTARIO – Nearly 300 donors to the Campaign for Avita gathered on Oct. 18 for a thank-you dinner to celebrate the naming of Avita Health System’s new 20,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art cancer center in Ontario. The new cancer center will be named the Avita Ontario Jody M. Baker Cancer Center and will be known as “The […]
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Richland County Port Authority schedules meeting for Monday
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Port Authority board has announced a meeting for Monday at 9 a.m. at the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development offices, 55 N. Mulberry St. In an email sent Friday morning, the port’s attorney, Greg Daniels, said the “purposes of the meeting are to consider for approval a resolution authorizing the […]
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Avita Health System building new orthopedic/therapy facility in Bucyrus
BUCYRUS – Avita Health System has announced plans to build a new medical clinic at 307 Hill St. in Bucyrus. The 15,000-square foot facility is slated to open in late summer of 2026. “Avita has been preparing to combine our orthopedic office and therapy center in oneconvenient location, close to the hospital, by purchasing property […]
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FJ: A tribute to Foreigner & Journey to rock the Ren on Sept. 26
MANSFIELD – Two legendary bands. Two powerhouse voices. One unforgettable night. The Renaissance Theatre will present FJ: A Tribute to Foreigner & Journey on Friday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Avita Health System Concert Series. This electrifying concert brings the stadium-shaking hits of Foreigner and Journey to life with American Idol […]
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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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Avita breaks ground on pediatric therapy sensory playscape in Galion
GALION — A new sensory playscape will be part of the facility at the Avita Pediatric Therepy Center in Galion. On Tuesday, July 15, more than 120 donors, patients, and hospital employees gathered as Avita Health Foundation hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a sensory playscape at the Avita Pediatric Therapy Center, located at 865 Harding […]