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New CDC Campaign Addresses Youth Substance Use, Mental Health

August 18, 2025

The back-to-school season is a great time to engage with youth about mental health and substance use to promote their well-being throughout the academic year. To support these conversations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched Free Mind, a new national campaign that provides youth ages 12-17 and their parents and caregivers with resources and information about substance use, mental health, and the connection between the two. Access the campaign tools here.

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August 18, 2025

Registration Open for 12-Part OHA Revenue Cycle Optimization Webinar Series

OHA invites members to register for "Working Smarter Together," a 12-part webinar series running Sept. 2 through Nov. 18. Sessions will explore innovative strategies, technology and operational improvements to optimize revenue cycle performance. Each 45- to 60-minute webinar offers practical takeaways to help hospitals boost efficiency, financial resilience and patient outcomes. This webinar series is complimentary for OHA members. Registration required for each session. The first session, "The Payer Trendscape: Key Trends, Findings and Signals Based on Payer Performance," is set for noon-1 p.m. Sept. 2. See the full schedule and register via the OHA Education & Events Calendar.
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August 18, 2025

Newborns Can be Signed Up to Receive Free Monthly Books Before Leaving the Hospital

With the assistance of the Ohio Department of Health, newborns can be signed up in the hospital by parents or caregivers to receive a free monthly book from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. This registration will occur while completing the Birth Parent Worksheet for the Certificate of Live Birth. As of Aug. 6, parents and caregivers who sign up will receive their child's first book in 8-10 weeks, ensuring their child receives the full collection of 60 free books before entering kindergarten. They will have the option to select between an English collection featuring a few bilingual books or a fully…
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August 18, 2025

Agenda Released; Register Today for OSHRM-SOHA Conference

  Registration is now open for the 2025 OSHRM-SOHA Fall Conference, set for Sept. 26 at a new location — the Embassy Suites, 2700 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus. The annual in-person event will bring together risk managers, hospital attorneys, compliance officers and other health care leaders to explore pressing legal and risk management issues facing hospitals. Hosted by the Ohio Society of Health Care Risk Managers and the Society for Ohio Health Care Attorneys, the conference offers expert insights and networking opportunities. See the full agenda, lodging details and register here.
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August 18, 2025

AHA Launches New Hub on Reducing Disparities in Health Outcomes

The American Hospital Association Aug. 7 launched a new webpage, Reducing Disparities in Health Outcomes, featuring new and familiar resources for members and their communities. As part of a larger strategy to help address health disparities, this page will be a hub for actionable resources and tools to assist hospitals and health systems on their journeys to transform care and improve health outcomes for all. Learn more here
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