Mercer Health Hosts ‘Play Hospital’ for Area Kindergarteners

Grand Lake Health System will be hosting a variety of events throughout May, highlighting education, speakers and health challenges. Some events include health screenings, Walk with a Doc, support groups for Parkinson's and diabetes and the Grand Finale of the 2026 Grand Health Challenge. Read more

Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center has become the first hospital in the region to be officially recognized as a “Pediatric Ready” designated emergency department through the Ohio Emergency Medical Services for Children Pediatric Readiness Facility Recognition Program. The designation is valid through February 2029 and reflects St. Rita’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, child-centered emergency care. Read more

Forbes has named 600 companies to its 2026 Best Employers for Company Culture list, including five OHA member hospitals. Nationwide Children's Hospital, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, OhioHealth and Dayton Children's Hospital were recognized on the national list. The designation highlights organizations with strong workplace cultures, including high levels of employee engagement, supportive leadership and a sense of connection among colleagues. Read more

University Hospitals has achieved ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification across all hospitals and its corporate headquarters. ISO 9001 is the world’s most widely recognized quality management standard. With this historic accomplishment, UH is the first health system in the nation to achieve ISO 9001 certification for its corporate headquarters, and the first system in the state to have all hospitals — and its headquarters — ISO 9001 certified. Read more