OHA President, CEO Praises Ohio’s Rural Hospitals in Column for Rural Health Day

The Health Collaborative, in partnership with several Ohio workforce and education organizations, will host the 2026 Ohio Healthcare Virtual Career Fair on Feb. 25, 2026 via Zoom. The free statewide event is designed to help middle and high school students explore career pathways in health care and understand future education and training options. Students will hear remarks from Gov. Mike DeWine, watch short career-focused videos produced by Ohio hospitals and participate in live Q&A sessions with health professionals. The event supports Ohio’s workforce development goals by engaging students early in high-demand health careers. School districts must register to receive the event link, and educators…

This Thanksgiving, OHA expresses gratitude to the more than 375,000 health care workers across the state who keep our communities safe and healthy every day. As families gather, OHA encourages everyone to enjoy the holiday while taking basic safety precautions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, or USDA, offers a comprehensive guide with tips for safely handling, cooking and storing turkey and other holiday foods to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Access the full guide here. From our family to yours, have a joyful holiday and stay safe at the table and on the road. Newswire will take a brief Thanksgiving break and will return to…

Submit Health Care Worker of the Year Nominations by Nov. 30 The window to submit nominations for OHA’s Albert E. Dyckes Health Care Worker of the Year Award is quickly closing. OHA encourages member hospitals to submit nominations by Nov. 30 for the annual accolade, which recognizes a single Ohio caregiver who consistently goes above and beyond in their role, highlighting excellence, dedication and impact in patient care. The award will be presented at OHA’s 111th Annual Meeting & Education Summit, May 19-21, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Columbus. Learn more about the award, requirements and submissions here. Presentation Proposals…

OHA has released workforce strategic priorities aimed at addressing staffing challenges across the state’s hospitals. The priorities, part of our overall 3-year strategic plan, focus on employee burnout, retention and career development, while building the next generation of health care talent through partnerships with schools, universities and regional health systems. Our priorities emphasize innovative solutions, including the use of AI and technology to anticipate staffing gaps and optimize care delivery. Central to the strategy is OHA’s Workforce Advisory Committee, which collaborates with hospitals, policymakers and strategic partners to implement these initiatives. These efforts aim to ensure a skilled and sustainable hospital workforce statewide. View a full…