AHA Now Accepting 2026 Quest for Quality Prize Applications

The Ohio Hospital Association congratulates and welcomes the newest class of 1,930 medical residents to hospitals across the state, with many beginning their residencies July 1. We are thrilled to have you in the Ohio health care community, as OHA members and look forward to the impact you’ll make in the years ahead. View a full Ohio-specific report from the National Resident Matching Program here. We encourage readers to share this message with new colleagues and suggest they subscribe to Newswire to stay up to date on the latest health care news from across Ohio each week. Subscribe here

Lyme disease, transmitted by the blacklegged tick, has significantly increased in Ohio since the species became established in the state in 2010. Health officials urge clinicians to consider Lyme and other tickborne illnesses when diagnosing patients with fever, fatigue, or rash and to be familiar with appropriate lab testing protocols. The Ohio Department of Health emphasizes the importance of timely treatment for suspected cases of Lyme. Prompt reporting of suspected cases to local health departments is also critical. Additional resources and testing guidance are available through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention here.

OhioHealth is among a group of leading U.S. health systems committing over $100 million in student loan repayment to support clinical workforce development through a partnership with Clasp, a recruitment platform focused on retention. The model allows employers to offer loan repayment of up to $75,000 over three years, starting while students are still in school and tied to long-term employment milestones. Clasp has also secured $100 million in education loan funding to help students pursue advanced clinical careers without financial barriers. Other hospitals and health systems involved in the effort include Boston Children's Hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering, MyEyeDr., Northwestern…

Each year more than 200 individuals present over 85 concurrent educational sessions, 20 research papers, and up to 100 research and educational posters at NRHA's Annual Rural Health Conference and Rural Hospital Innovation Summit, the nation's largest, most inclusive rural health event. Any person with an interest in rural health is invited to submit a concurrent session by Aug. 14 and research papers or posters by Jan. 15 for presentation during the 2026 conference May 19-22 in San Diego.