Health Care Workforce Training Campus Set to Open in Cleveland

Bowling Green State University and Lake Erie College have launched a new partnership aimed at expanding graduate education opportunities in health and human performance fields. The agreement creates a pathway for Lake Erie students in exercise science and related programs to pursue advanced degrees in athletic training, physical therapy and occupational therapy at BGSU. The collaboration is designed to strengthen Ohio’s health care workforce and provide students with clearer routes to in-demand careers. Eligible programs include BGSU’s master’s in athletic training and doctoral programs in physical and occupational therapy, with flexible learning options available. Learn more here.

As Earth Day approaches April 22, OHA thanks member hospitals across the state for their continued commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Through our Energy & Sustainability Program, OHA supports these efforts by offering tools and resources that help facilities reduce emissions, lower costs and strengthen resilience. Learn more about our program here. LOOK AHEAD Hospitals play a critical role in advancing community health, and their work to operate more efficiently contributes to healthier environments across Ohio. Members are invited to build on this momentum at the Energy, Infrastructure & Innovation Summit on May 21 during the 111th OHA Annual Meeting…

Attendees of the 111th OHA Annual Meeting & Education Summit, May 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus, are reminded that requests for special accommodations must be submitted by Friday, April 25. The OHA works to support individuals with dietary needs, including vegetarian, gluten-free and non-dairy options, as well as those requiring physical accommodations or auxiliary services. Requests should be submitted via email to Casey.Strader@ohiohospitals.org in advance of the deadline. Early notice helps ensure all participants can fully engage in the event. Learn more about and the OHA Annual Meeting and register here.

After nearly 15 years serving as president and CEO of the Ohio Hospital Association, Mike Abrams has announced his plans to retire at the end of this year. Under Abrams’ leadership, OHA has served as a trusted voice for its members, fostering collaboration, policy engagement and professional development to ensure hospitals can deliver high-quality, accessible and affordable care. OHA has championed Abrams’ deep commitment to both economic sustainability and patient safety, making a lasting impact on the field and the communities it serves. “Serving our member hospitals and health systems has been an honor, especially as we’ve navigated extraordinary changes…