MANSFIELD — The second death of an inmate in less than a month following a “medical emergency” at the Richland County Jail is under investigation, according to Richland County Sheriff’s Capt. Chris Blunk. Rebecca Westfield, 54, of Mansfield, was pronounced dead May 7 at 5:25 a.m. at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, according to Tom Stortz, an […]
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OhioHealth Mansfield expanding labor options for pregnant women
Women who’ve previously delivered a child through cesarean section now have the opportunity to deliver vaginally at the Mansfield Hospital.
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New breathing machines at OhioHealth Mansfield, Shelby Hospitals offer better care
MANSFIELD – OhioHealth Mansfield and Shelby Hospitals are installing new breathing machines that offer faster, more efficient care. The ventilators, called Nihon Kohden 330s, alert providers to a patient’s condition faster and offer more capabilities. According to Dr. Sarah Morgan, director of Mansfield Hospital’s Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, the ventilators have smart wires that […]
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Mother donates thousands of ounces of breast milk to babies in need
MANSFIELD — Alia Ross of Mansfield knew she wanted to breastfeed her daughter Novaline. What she didn’t expect is that she’d help feed thousands of other babies. After years of trying to start a family, Ross gave birth to a healthy baby girl last summer. She soon found her body produced more milk than Novaline […]
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UPDATED: Mansfield woman, 32, dies as inmate at Richland County Jail after ‘medical emergency’
MANSFIELD — A 32-year-old female inmate died Sunday morning after a “medical emergency” in the Richland County Jail, according to a press release from Sheriff Steve Sheldon. Candice Crose of Mansfield was pronounced dead at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital at 9:52 a.m., according to Bob Ball, the chief investigator for the Richland County Coroner’s Office. She […]
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Baby Bixler is Richland County’s 1st Eclipse Day birth
MANSFIELD — It is widely recognized in astrology that a solar eclipse signifies new beginnings; a time of cosmic reset and recalibration that encourages you to make bold declarations to the universe. What better way to celebrate such an occasion than with the birth of a new baby? At least, that’s what Meghann and Jamie […]
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OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital picks lead physician to head heart and vascular practice
MANSFIELD — OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital has selected Dr. Jennifer Dickerson as the lead physician of its heart and vascular team. She has already started in her new role, which will allow for a transition period with Dr. Gregory Eaton, who’s retiring in June. An Ohio native, Dickerson returned to the Buckeye State after completing her […]
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Jodie Perry on Mansfield: ‘This city — our city — is on the rise’
MANSFIELD — Jodie Perry focused on growth, infrastructure and public safety when she campaigned to become Mansfield’s new mayor in 2023. So it came as no shock the city’s new CEO focused her first “State of the City” thoughts on those three topics. It may have come as more of a surprise that Perry, who […]
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Loudonville man killed in church bus crash
GREEN TOWNSHIP — A Loudonville man was killed Wednesday night after a two-vehicle crash on State Route 39, according to the Ashland Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Rickie Bilger, 71, of Loudonville, was taken by the Perrysville Fire Department to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital and was pronounced deceased. The Highway Patrol Post responded to […]
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OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital reaping benefits of Magnet designation
MANSFIELD – OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital received its first Magnet designation from the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) in June. Fewer than 10 percent of hospitals nationwide achieve ANCC Magnet Recognition, which is the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can receive for nursing. Already, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Care […]