2025 OONL Fall Conference Kicks Off Wednesday

The American Hospital Association is accepting applications for the AHA Next Generation Leaders Fellowship through March 31, 2026. This program is a competitive, yearlong fellowship designed to develop leaders and empower them to bring about real and lasting changes in hospitals and health systems. Aimed those 5-10 years from the C-suite, participants will work closely with other leaders, mentors and AHA faculty to address the biggest challenges and disruptors in health care. If you know a bold and compassionate innovator with a passion for health care, now is the time to help them pursue an experience like this. An experience like…

Open enrollment for 2026 health coverage begins Saturday, and the American Hospital Association is helping individuals navigate their options with a new online toolkit offering guidance and outreach resources. Enrollment for Health Insurance Marketplace plans runs from Nov. 1, 2025, through Jan. 15, 2026, while Medicare open enrollment is open Oct. 16 through Dec. 7, 2025. The AHA emphasizes that access to health coverage improves care outcomes and strengthens community well-being. Its toolkit includes resources to help hospitals, health systems and community partners make the enrollment process easier and more accessible for all. Individuals can learn more about coverage options through…

With Halloween upon us, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal is reminding families to make fire safety part of their holiday fun. In a recent release, the agency warned that Halloween is among the top days for home fires, often caused by candles and decorations placed too close to heat sources. State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon encouraged Ohioans to use flame-resistant costumes and battery-operated candles to prevent accidents. The division also recommends checking smoke alarms, avoiding overloaded cords, and keeping walkways clear to ensure a safe and enjoyable celebration. Find more tips here, and from everyone at…

OHA’s Albert E. Dyckes Health Care Worker of the Year Award honors the excellence of front-line health care workers and is presented each year to one Ohio caregiver from one of our member hospitals who routinely goes beyond the call of duty, daily reflects the mission and values of their organization, and notably gives back to the community. The award will be presented at OHA’s 111th Annual Meeting & Education Summit and the deadline to submit a nomination in Nov. 30. In addition to completing the online nomination, two digital photographs of each nominee are required with at least one…