North Ridgeville Launches Diabetes Prevention Outreach for Older Adults

Ohio hospitals are economic anchors in their communities providing health care services and programs. Hospital care is provided through dedicated caregivers and is supported through partnerships and community services. OHA’s 252 member hospitals directly employed over 362,000 Ohioans at the end of 2025 and contributed more than $105.6 billion in annual statewide economic impact. Nationally, hospitals directly employ 6.6 million people and fuel $4.8 trillion in total economic activity according to the American Hospital Association. The goods and services hospitals purchase from other businesses create additional economic value for the community, including: Each hospital job supports approximately two additional jobs in…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is urging patients to review their prescriptions after a nationwide recall of more than 11,000 bottles of chlorthalidone, a medication commonly used to treat high blood pressure. The recall was issued after the drug failed dissolution testing, meaning it may not work as intended once taken. The FDA classified the action as a Class II recall, signaling the potential for temporary or medically reversible health effects. Patients are advised to check lot numbers and consult their pharmacist or health care provider before stopping the medication. Read more

The refreshed AHA Rural Health Services website gives rural hospital leaders quick access to the advocacy insights, strategic resources and field-informed guidance they need to navigate change, strengthen performance and sustain care in their communities. The more user-friendly site also features member stories, podcasts, blogs and other resources that showcase the innovative work rural hospitals are doing to serve their patients, respond to immediate pressures and build long-term viability for the future. Visit the website here.

A new national survey shows fewer than half of U.S. adults can consistently afford health care, underscoring growing financial pressures on patients and providers alike. The latest West Health-Gallup Healthcare Affordability Index found just 49% of Americans are considered “cost secure,” marking the lowest level in five years. Researchers estimate 2.8 million more adults reported being unable to afford care in 2025 compared with the previous year. The findings highlight ongoing concerns over access to care, delayed treatment and the financial strain facing households nationwide. Read more