ONTARIO — Families shouldn’t have to choose between getting care and getting there. That’s the message Dr. Ray Bignall, nephrologist and chief health equity officer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, said drives his work. He feels responsible for ensuring every child receives excellent care, no matter where they live or who they are. “I can’t tell […]
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UPDATE: AG Yost joins Dept. of Justice to sue OhioHealth for anticompetitive health-care contracts
UPDATED: This story was updated at 3:51 p.m. with a comment from OhioHealth. COLUMBUS — An antitrust lawsuit alleging that OhioHealth limits competition and drives up health-care costs for patients and employers was filed Friday, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. “When competition is blocked, consumers end up being the biggest losers,” Yost said. […]
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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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OhioHealth requiring government ID at all hospitals
MANSFIELD – 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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Richland Public Health sets free Community Health Day screenings for Dec. 18
MANSFIELD — Richland Public Health in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic, OhioHealth, Grace Episcopal Church and Food Pantry, and Third Street Family Health Services will hold a FREE Community Health Day on Dec. 18 at Grace Episcopal Church located at 41 Bowman St., Mansfield. The event will feature free/low cost health screenings as well as resources, […]
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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 athletic trainers recognized at Ashland University
ASHLAND — OhioHealth athletic trainers at Ashland University have been honored with the “Great Midwest Athletic Conference Athletic Training Staff of the Year” Award for the 2024-2025 season. This is the Eagles’ first time winning the award since joining the league in 2021. The team of seven athletic trainers were led by head athletic trainer Josh […]
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OhioHealth unveils new wallscape in Downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD – OhioHealth has unveiled a new wallscape in downtown Mansfield’s Historic Carrousel District. The mural celebrates community moments throughout north central Ohio, including regional landmarks and OhioHealth services. The project features iconic regional landmarks, incorporated into a unique illustration. Some of the recognizable markers include the downtown carrousel, North Central Ohio Land Conservancy, Bellville Bridge, Kingwood […]
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Octogenarian couple finds romance at Ontario gym
ONTARIO — When Hans Reich first joined the OhioHealth Ontario Health and Fitness Center, he had one intention: get healthier. “I started walking, hitting the machines,” the 88-year-old said. “Somewhere along the lines, I met this lady.” That “lady” was Gisela Shoemaker — lively, sharp-witted. She, too, hadn’t joined with love in mind. Nearly two […]