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The nomination window is now open for the 2025 Ohio EMSC Pediatric Clinical Save Awards, which honor EMS and emergency department teams whose actions led to positive outcomes for critically ill or injured children. The awards recognize exceptional clinical performance during pediatric emergencies across Ohio in 2025. Nominations are due Jan. 9, 2026, and recipients will be recognized at the 2026 Ohio EMS for Children Conference. Learn more and submit nominations here.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host the 2026 Ohio Emergency Medical Services for Children, or EMSC, Annual Conference on Friday, March 6, at its conference center in Columbus, bringing together EMS and emergency medicine professionals from across the state. The statewide event will run from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and offers 7.25 hours of continuing education credit across multiple disciplines. Attendees will participate in lectures, workshops and panel discussions focused on advancing pediatric emergency readiness. The conference aims to strengthen clinical skills and interprofessional coordination to improve outcomes for children in emergency settings. A special early bird registration rate ends…

Early registration for the 2026 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference, set for Feb. 8-11, 2026, in San Antonio, closes today. The event will bring together more than 1,000 rural health leaders to share strategies for improving access to care, strengthening workforces and advancing quality in rural hospitals and health systems. Attendees will learn about innovative approaches in technology, emergency preparedness, value-based care and population health while gaining actionable insights from top rural practitioners. Register early to secure your spot at a premier event for rural health leadership. Learn more here.

Last Chance! Submit Health Care Worker of the Year Nominations by Monday OHA's window for 2026 Albert E. Dyckes Health Care Worker of the Year nominations closes Monday, Dec. 15. The annual award honors the excellence of front-line health care workers who are employees of OHA member hospitals and health systems and recognizes one outstanding individual who: Routinely goes beyond the call of duty Daily reflects the mission and values of their organization Notably gives back to the community The honor will be presented at the OHA Recognition Dinner on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, during OHA's 111th Annual Meeting & Education Summit,…