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OHA is celebrating nurses across the state for the incredible care they provide every day during National Nurses Week, May 6-12. Nurses are the heart of health care, offering compassion, dedication and expertise in every setting. OHA honors their vital contributions and thanks them for their unwavering commitment to patients and communities around Ohio and beyond. OHA encourages members to leverage AHA’s digital toolkit, social media assets and storytelling platform to showcase their team’s contributions. Hospitals can also participate by using the hashtag #WeAreHealthCare and sharing photos, videos and testimonials. Visit AHA’s National Hospital Week webpage for full access to logos, graphics…

As a token of gratitude for the live-saving work done by nurses all over the country, companies, brands, restaurants and businesses are offering discounts and deals to health care workers during National Nurses Week. Nurse.org compiled a list of more than 100 upcoming promotions for nurses, and we've highlighted eight of the best below: Chipotle – Awards 100,000 health care workers free burrito e-cards annually, worth over $1 million in free food. Hello Fresh – 55% off + free shipping on the first box and ongoing 15% off for nurses. Adidas – 30% off in-store and online and 20% off outlet purchases after…

Gov. Mike DeWine announced Wednesday an initiative aimed at helping even more babies reach their first birthday. The state’s Partner for Change initiative will provide grants to nonprofit organizations across the state to replicate a Cincinnati-based model for reducing infant deaths in four targeted counties. Grant partners selected for the initiative include Dayton Children’s Hospital in Montgomery County. In Lucas County, the partner is the Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio in Toledo and CelebrateOne will coordinate activities in Franklin County. In Cuyahoga County, the state’s partner will be First Year Cleveland. Read more

Two OHA member hospitals, Summa Health and Cleveland Clinic Akron General, are partnering with the city of Akron to launch a new hospital-based violence intervention program aimed at reducing gun violence and preventing retaliation. A licensed social worker will meet gun violence victims at their bedside, offering long-term support, case management and referrals to resources that address trauma and social determinants of health. Akron City Council has approved initial funding, with a focus on building trust and reducing emergency room recidivism. Read more here.