Christ Hospital Expanding with New Labor, Delivery Rooms

The Varian RapidArc Dynamic is a new innovative hardware for radiation cancer treatments. Avita Ontario Cancer Center will be the first in Ohio and one of few in the country with this investment. This hardware can reduce radiation dose to organs by up to 50 percent and its precision can reduce treatment times. Precision in radiation therapy can greatly reduce long term complications and improve quality of life for patients. Read more

As the OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital is shifting from a board of directors to a board of advisors, OhioHealth released six things to know about this transition. The goal of this change is to align more closely with Columbus-based OhioHealth’s unified system approach. Read more

The Ohio Cancer Incidence Surveillance System awarded Wood County Hospital the Gold Award for excellence in timely and accurate cancer data reporting. The diagnosis reporting they do is important to the cancer registry, as it helps researchers identify patterns, track trends and develop strategies that improve outcomes for patients statewide. In addition to the Gold Award, the hospital has received several other honors in health care recently. Read more

The University of Toledo is hosting its annual Trunk-or Treat evert, an alternative to outdoor, nighttime trick-or-treating. This event, taking place this Saturday from 3:30-5 p.m., is free and open to the public. It will feature 40 candy stations, face paint, temporary tattoos, donuts and a trunk decorating contest. Read more