MANSFIELD – After 41 years of caring for patients and evolving OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital’s Behavioral Health Unit, the behavioral health director of Mansfield Hospital and OhioHealth Marion General Hospital is retiring. Jody Allton LISW-S, LCDC3 has seen a lot of change in the 41 years she’s worked at Mansfield Hospital. For starters, back when she started […]
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Seconds count: OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital trauma drill pushes staff to act fast
MANSFIELD — There were no scripts and no warnings. Just seconds to act fast for OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital staff Wednesday morning. An obstetrics trauma drill took place, pushing staff into an intense and highly realistic simulation. The hospital never gives advance notice of what the scenario will be, so staff react to a surprising emergency. […]
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OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital lauded in new U.S. News & World Report edition
MANSFIELD — OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital has been selected among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospitals edition as a high performing hospital for Heart Arrhythmia, Kidney Failure, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. Mansfield Hospital is […]
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Mansfield brothers illuminate a forgotten African hero
MANSFIELD — The story of Ezike Ihemegwe is a family tale born in Nigeria with a Mansfield angle. Doctor Chinedu (Peter) Ezike, a healthcare practitioner at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, and his brother, Doctor Uchenna Ezike, founder of the MidOhio Infectious Disease Clinic, are authors of a book that tells of the life of their great-grandfather, […]
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Mansfield Hospital to distribute free gun lock boxes
MANSFIELD — OhioHealth is supporting a nationwide initiative to address the gun violence crisis facing children in our country. The health system is partnering with the Ad Council on a youth gun violence prevention campaign, called “Agree to Agree.” As part of that, OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital is giving away 50 gun lock boxes Thursday, June 19. […]
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Girl Scout troop donates car seats to Mansfield hospital’s women’s health unit
MANSFIELD — A local girl scout group is doing its’ part to make sure babies born at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital can travel back home safely. Girl Scout Troop #3591 donated three, brand-new infant car seats to Mansfield Hospital’s Women’s Health Unit. They will go to families in need who can’t afford car seats that meet […]
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Mansfield, Shelby hospitals award record number of scholarships
MANSFIELD — OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital rolled out the red carpet for nurses during National Nurses Week. In a scholarship ceremony, Curt Gingrich MD, hospital president of Mansfield and Shelby Hospitals, voiced his appreciation for nurses and their impact on patient care. “Thank you for driving and influencing our culture and thank you for the way in which you […]
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Mansfield hospital nurse earns top U.S. score
MANSFIELD — An OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital nurse has earned the top score in the nation on the 2024 Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) credentialing exam. According to the Competency and Credentialing Institute’s website, more than 4,200 nurses took the exam last year. Zoe Kalb BSN, RN, CNOR tied with two others to achieve the highest score. The […]
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OhioHealth Mansfield honors donor heroes during ‘Donate Life Month’
MANSFIELD — OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital honored organ, eye, and tissue donors with a ceremony and flag raising Wednesday during National Donate Life Month. Hospital staff and representatives from Lifeline of Ohio gathered to celebrate the gift of life, and honor those who’ve saved others. Several speakers shared the importance of organ donation and encouraged others […]
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OhioHealth’s Radiation Oncology team wins national award for care
MANSFIELD – OhioHealth’s Radiation Oncology program has been named a 2024 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey, the global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services. This is the second year the system’s radiation oncology team has won this award. The award is part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of […]