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Team Tressel Fitness Challenge Expands to 1,300 Ohio Schools

February 6, 2026

The second round of the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge has launched in 1,376 Ohio schools, engaging more than 390,000 students in a 30-day program focused on fitness, nutrition and sleep. Led by Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, the initiative encourages students in grades three through eight to set SMART goals while building lifelong healthy habits.

The challenge is part of Gov. Mike DeWine’s broader effort to improve health and wellness across Ohio and follows a first round that reached nearly 183,000 students last fall. This year’s program includes an updated curriculum and support from former collegiate and professional athletes serving as “Challenge Captains” to motivate students statewide.

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February 6, 2026

OHA, careLearning to Host Demo Highlighting Workforce Education Tools

OHA will host a live demo of the careLearning Premier Learning Management System from 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 10, highlighting tools designed to support hospital management and workforce education. careLearning, a longtime OHA Preferred Services Partner, will showcase how its platform helps health care organizations manage compliance training, track requirements and deliver cost-effective eLearning. The system is used nationwide and offers flexible features, including custom course creation and robust reporting. The session will feature Derrick Stowers of careLearning and Amber Yors, director of corporate partnerships at OHA. Register for the upcoming webinar here.
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February 6, 2026

Countdown to 2026 OHA Annual Meeting Begins; Registration Opening Soon

Feb. 8 will officially mark 100 days out from the 111th OHA Annual Meeting & Education Summit, which will take place May 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus. This year’s event follows a new Tuesday through Thursday schedule and will once again bring together hospital and health system leaders from across the state for high‑value learning, collaboration and industry insights. Registration will open soon. Find additional details here.
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February 6, 2026

2 OHA Webinars Next Week Offer CE Credits for Members at No Extra Cost

OHA members can earn continuing education credits at no additional cost through two webinars offered next week as part of their membership. On Feb. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the fifth installment of our Workforce Lunch & Learn Series will feature OhioHealth’s approach to international recruitment, highlighting strategies that helped fill critical nursing and allied health positions. The session offers 1.0 CHHR, HRCI and SHRM CE credits. A second webinar, “Immigration Enforcement Policies and ICE Raids: Key Guidance for Hospitals and Health Care Providers,” will be held 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 as part of our OSHHRA Winter Webinar Series. That…
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February 6, 2026

New At-Home Test Offers Ohioans 1-Step Screening for Flu, COVID-19, RSV

Ohio families now have a new at-home test that checks for the flu, COVID-19 and RSV all at once, making it easier to understand what may be causing symptoms like fever, cough or congestion. The Flowflex Plus 4-in-1 test, recently announced by ACON Laboratories, is available at major retailers such as CVS and Walgreens. It is the first FDA-cleared home test for these illnesses approved for use in children as young as 6 months. Knowing which illness is involved can help families decide when to seek medical care or take steps to protect others, especially infants, older adults and people…
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