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For the first time since celebrating one year of sobriety, Larry Boganwright has reunited with Katie Herdman – the substance use navigator who he credits with saving his life. Boganwright is sharing his experience with the Addiction Medicine program at OhioHealth Marion General Hospital to help others during National Recovery Month. The program, funded by a Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) rural community grant, provides a consult service and a clinic at the Marion Public Health Department for medication-assisted treatment and counseling. In the past year, more than 350 patients have been served. ohlth.co/47KN5K1

OhioHealth is leading the way in sustainability as the first health system in central Ohio to eliminate desflurane, an inhaled anesthetic gas, from surgeries. The transition to sevoflurane has already shown a 90% reduction in our anesthetic-related greenhouse gas emissions. Read more about this five-year project to support community health and a sustainable future: ohlth.co/3B2yayp

This Patriot Day, we pause to remember and honor those lost on 9/11.

Are you a nursing student, LPN or RN ready to start or change your career? Be sure to attend OhioHealth’s Nursing Career Fair on October 3. You’ll learn about current opportunities across our health system and build connections. Sign-up for an interview at ohlth.co/careerconnection. #BelieveinWe #OhioHealthCareers

Nearly 2 million brain cells are lost each minute stroke treatment is delayed. We’re committed to providing expert, brain-saving stroke care and are proud to announce that five OhioHealth hospitals were recently recognized for just that. Congratulations to Riverside Methodist Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Grant Medical Center, Mansfield Hospital and Marion General Hospital for being honored by the American Heart Association's Get with the Guidelines® initiative. This designation highlights our continued commitment to life-saving heart and stroke care for patients, including meeting quality measures developed to reduce the time between a patient’s arrival at the hospital and treatment. ohlth.co/4ghFiHp

Heart diagnostic tests can make a life-changing difference. Patient prognoses are better than ever before through early detection and the latest drugs and procedures. OhioHealth Cardiologist Abimbola Shofu, MD, discusses the most common cardiac tests to proactively support your heart health: ohlth.co/4cR3Gwr.

Wishing a happy Labor Day to all our providers and associates! Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed. It’s evident in the compassionate care for our communities and the drive to improve the lives of those we serve. Thank you. #BelieveInWe

We are devastated to learn the unimaginable tragedy of the passing of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. OhioHealth sends our heartfelt condolences to the Gaudreau family and the Columbus Blue Jackets.

OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital is transforming its surgical facilities with a $17.2 million investment. Enhancements will be seen in the surgical operating rooms, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), sterile processing area and other support spaces. “It’s a great example of OhioHealth’s continued investment in our vision for healthcare in southeastern Ohio,” said hospital president LeeAnn Lucas-Helber. “The project reflects progress toward our goals of keeping care local and creating a regional hub for specialty services. The investment in these facilities will enable us to keep more surgical care local and provide an improved experience for our surgery patients.” This project will be the largest single improvement to the hospital in the past decade. Completion is expected by January 2026. ohlth.co/3XqIgAP I #OhioHealthOBleness

This #NationalDogDay, we’d like to introduce Albie – a one-year-old golden retriever who’s has been visiting Riverside Methodist Hospital since the spring to bring smiles to our associates.   He is a certified therapy dog and joined the Alliance of Therapy Dogs last December.   Albie basks in the attention he gets from staff, and loves all the belly rubs. He's part of a growing group of therapy dogs at OhioHealth that supports associate well-being. 💙🐾