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New life-saving blood pilot program starts in Xenia
XENIA, Ohio (WDTN) – Xenia is second in the Miami Valley to jump onto a Hospital Blood Administration Program, which allows paramedics to give blood at the scene. Up until this point, blood could only be administered in a hospital. Now, when someone has a traumatic wound, Xenia’s paramedics have another tool to help keep […]
Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
Opinion. Adena: 'We're here for long term'
Sept. 1 marked an important milestone for Adena Health and Fairfield Medical Center as we officially welcomed the hospital and its providers and caregivers into the Adena Health family. As Adena Fairfield Medical Center begins this next chapter, I see this moment as something much more meaningful than the completion of a transaction. It’s a commitment to the future of healthcare in this community. At its heart, healthcare is about people helping people. It’s about the patients and families who count on us and the providers and caregivers who show up every day to serve them. More: Adena Health finalizes acquisition of Fairfield Medical Center That shared purpose is what brings our organizations together. We believe the people who live and work in our communities deserve access to high-quality healthcare they can trust, close to home. That belief has guided Adena for more than a century, and it remains at the heart of our commitment today. That commitment starts with our people. Adena Fairfield Medical Center brings an exceptional group of providers and caregivers to Adena — people whose expertise, compassion and dedication to their patients align deeply with our own. We’re proud to welcome them to our team and
spectrumnews1.com
UC Health opens center dedicated to treating those with celiac disease
CINCINNATI — UC Health announced it officially opened the region's first and only comprehensive center dedicated to treating adults with celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, abnormal celiac disease testing, and enteropathies. "We are excited to bring specialized care for adult patients with Celiac Disease to the region," said Dr....
WKRC
Ovarian cancer survivors urge patients to push for testing as symptoms mimic other ailment
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Ovarian cancer can turn deadly quickly, and health officials say early detection is critical. But getting from symptoms to a diagnosis is not always straightforward, with twists and turns that can include multiple doctor’s appointments and even misdiagnosis because symptoms can mimic other ailments. Two survivors...
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Construction begins at Ambrose Health Center
CINCINNATI — A major renovation began this week at the Ambrose Health Center, with a Cincinnati Health Department groundbreaking event. The current construction schedule runs through spring 2027, with the project aiming to modernize and expand the center and bring medical, pharmacy and dental services together under one roof.
Fox 19
Cincinnati Children’s launches service bringing healthcare directly to students
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A doctor’s visit at school, with no driving required, is the new reality for some local high schoolers after Cincinnati Children’s Hospital announced a new mobile health care service that will be available straight to students. The Cincinnati Children’s Mobile Care Center offers on-site health...
WKRC
AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio, UC Health offer mobile mammograms, HPV kits for screenings
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Women in the community had a chance to get potentially life-saving cancer screenings today as several organizations teamed up to expand access to preventive care. AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio partnered with UC Health to provide screenings on a mobile mammography unit. Health officials also provided HPV self-collection kits...
beckershospitalreview.com
FTC warns it will stop ‘bad hospital deals’ after steering Ohio hospital to new buyer
The FTC has vowed to block “bad hospital deals” after it helped steer Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio, away from Columbus-based OhioHealth’s planned purchase and toward a Sept. 1 acquisition by Chillicothe, Ohio-based Adena Health. A previous FTC staff investigation into OhioHealth’s proposed acquisition of Fairfield...
WKRC
St. Elizabeth Healthcare expands access to cutting-edge cancer care in Northern Kentucky
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Northern Kentucky is working to bring new cancer treatments and therapies to patients closer to home, including access to medications being studied through research. Dr. Daniel Flora, a medical oncologist and the research medical director for oncology at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, directs research...
Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
Adena Health finalizes acquisition of Fairfield Medical Center
LANCASTER − Adena Health finalized its acquisition of Fairfield Medical Center on Sept. 1, renaming the hospital Adena Fairfield Medical Center . The Chillicothe-based health system completed the deal during a signing ceremony at the Lancaster campus. Financial terms were not disclosed. "Our mission calls us to serve our communities," Adena President and CEO Kathi Edrington said. "And we believe more people will live and work here. They deserve access to high-quality care. That belief has always guided Adena in what we do and our mission. "And it helps bring us all together today. Fairfield Medical Center has a very long history of caring for people in this community. We understand the importance of that local connection and we are committed to building on that." Will there be cuts or closures? Edrington said there are no planned job cuts and Adena plans on adding jobs. "One of the things that we found through this entire process was to grow our services," Edrington said. "We'll need to be adding positions in certain areas." She also said there are no plans now to consolidate any services or close any buildings in either Lancaster or Chillicothe. "We believe that all of our markets
eaglecountryonline.com
Raw Sewage Discharge Affecting Area Rivers Has Been Resolved
The issue arose following severe storms and flooding last month. (Hamilton County, Oh.) - According to Hamilton County Public Health (HCPH), the sewage leak that affected the Whitewater River and parts of the Great Miami River has been resolved. HCPH reported in August that raw sewage discharge was affecting the...