Plan Ahead for Hospital Week With Resources From AHA

Gov. Mike DeWine has declared May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Ohio, with the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health and RecoveryOhio launching a free digital toolkit to promote awareness, reduce stigma and connect Ohioans with support services. The toolkit includes downloadable graphics, social media resources, mental health tips, stigma-reduction videos and information about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which has handled more than 836,000 contacts in Ohio since launching in 2022. Resources also highlight RecoveryOhio’s Pledge to End Stigma, the Ohio Suicide Prevention Toolkit and guidance for employers participating in the Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative. Access the toolkit…

The Ohio Board of Pharmacy is reminding providers to verify their OARRS account information before June 9, when a new Provider Authorization feature takes effect. The update will automatically validate user credentials in real time and could disrupt access to the Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System for providers whose accounts are inactive or contain outdated license, DEA or NPI information. Providers are encouraged to review and update their existing accounts as soon as possible to avoid interruptions to workflow and compliance requirements. Additionally, medical residents and pharmacy interns transitioning to new credentials are urged to update their account information promptly.…

This National Nurses Week, join OHA in celebrating the tireless dedication of nurses across the state. Thank you for the incredible work you do to provide exceptional care to patients statewide! To celebrate, we’re sharing photos of our members' nursing teams like the ones below from Cincinnati Children's, Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Dayton Children's Hospital and Fisher-Titus Medical Center. Follow OHA on Facebook and LinkedIn to see more photos of health care heroes around the state and give thanks to the nurses in your life this week and beyond. Discounts, Deals Available for Nurses, Health Care Workers Companies, brands, restaurants and businesses are offering…

Applications are now open for the AHA Rural Hospital Excellence in Innovation Award, which recognizes and shares the accomplishments of rural hospitals that demonstrate responsiveness, innovation and excellence in developing, implementing and sustaining programs and services. One winner and up to three finalists will be selected; honorees will be hospitals investing in programs, care redesign, collaboration, or technology-driven solutions to address emerging challenges in rural, remote and frontier areas of the United States and its territories. The award will be presented at the 2027 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference, held Jan. 31-Feb. 3, 2027, in Orlando, FL. Apply here.