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Through the Central Ohio Hospital Council, member hospitals collaborate with each other and with other community stakeholders to improve the quality, value and accessibility of health care in the central Ohio region.

11/02/2026

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich histories, diverse cultures, and significant contributions of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians.

We also recognize the important contributions Indigenous healthcare professionals, researchers, and advocates make to improving the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

Thank you for your continued dedication to advancing healthcare and strengthening the communities you serve.

10/29/2026

Yesterday, OhioHealth hosted the OHPAC for their third annual conference. The OHPAC is a group of administrative leaders from Central Ohio Hospital Council Cincinnati Children's Dayton Children's Hospital Nationwide Children's Ohio Hospital Association and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center collaborating to focus on the work they share as administrative professionals in health care.

The day was filled with networking, growth, and learning sessions, including Advocating for Yourself: The Power of Speaking UP, AI, Prompt Engineering and Technology Tools, and Own Your Brand, Know Your Worth, Take Your Seat. A panel also took questions with a focus on “Other Duties as Assigned”.

Thank you to everyone who attended the third annual Ohio Healthcare Professional Administrative Collaborative conference!

10/28/2026

Central Ohio is growing, aging and changing, and the region’s health care needs are changing with it.

Our four health systems are planning and investing now to maintain access to high-quality care, modernize how care is delivered and make sure the region has the people, technology and capacity needed for the years ahead. That investment includes much more than new buildings. It means preparing for a larger population, more older adults and patients who increasingly need complex care.

Learn how our health systems are investing now to plan for the care the region will need in the years ahead: centralohiohospitals.org/growth/

Mount Carmel Health Nationwide Children's OhioHealth The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

10/27/2026

Medical Assistants collaborate with a wide variety of healthcare professionals—both clinical and administrative—to ensure patients receive the highest quality of care.

In the first half of 2026, the four Franklin County hospital systems collectively employed 727 Medical Assistants, with a vacancy rate of 8%. That’s 64 open positions for medical assistants across the 4 hospital systems.

Through the Healthcare Career Collaborative of Central Ohio, facilitated by workforce professionals at Aspyr, our hospital systems are working together to highlight in-demand healthcare careers and connect individuals with the education, training, and employment opportunities available in our region.

Explore this career, including salary information, educational requirements, and available opportunities: https://loom.ly/tjSgLZU

10/23/2026

Consider these facts:
▪️ According to the CDC, drug overdose is the leading injury-related cause of death in the United States with approximately 70,000 people dying from drug overdose in 2025.
▪️ According to the Columbus and Franklin County Addiction Plan, 326 Franklin County residents died from drug overdose in 2025 and nearly 2,400 residents were transported to an ED for suspected overdose.

Whether prescription or over-the-counter, expired or unused medications can be dangerous—even deadly—to others and pose a public safety risk.

National Drug Take Back Day is tomorrow, Saturday, October 24th, a day to safely dispose of any leftover or expired medications. To find a drug drop-off location near you, visit https://loom.ly/A8IHdao

10/22/2026

Hospitals play a critical role in the community-wide effort to reduce sleep-related deaths, in part, by showing an educational, safe-sleep video to all parents who delivered a baby in one of Franklin County’s nine birthing hospitals or were admitted to one of our nine NICUs.

In 2025, 14 infant s died in Franklin County due to a sleep-related condition. That’s 14% of all deaths among Franklin County children younger than 1 year old.

Through the 3rd quarter of 2026, 92% of parents who delivered a baby in a Franklin County birthing hospital reported viewing the video before discharge.

The video highlights the elements of a safe home sleep environment for newborns, the importance of not smoking in the house, and tips for keeping yourself alert and awake while caring for your baby. The video has also been translated into the 5 languages most seen in central Ohio: French, Spanish, Nepali, Somali, and Arabic.

To view the video, including the translated versions, visit https://loom.ly/6rchCdU

For data showing the progress for reducing the infant mortality rate and cutting the racial health disparity gap in Franklin County, visit https://loom.ly/yvRPC_4

Mount Carmel Health Nationwide Children's OhioHealth The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center CelebrateOne Columbus Public Health Franklin County Public Health

10/21/2026

October is Health Literacy Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of accessible, understandable health information and to bridge the communication gap between healthcare providers and patients.

Since 2005, the Franklin County hospital systems have collaborated to address health education needs for low-literacy and limited-English-speaking patients by launching the Health Information Translations (HIT) website (HealthInfoTranslations.org). The website offers free patient education materials that are easy to read in English and 15 different foreign languages.

To view the HIT website, visit healthinfotranslations.org

To learn more about the Health Information Translations initiative, visit https://loom.ly/mYzjQmA

Mount Carmel Health Nationwide Children's OhioHealth The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

10/20/2026

Established in 1994 by Mental Health America, October is Depression Education and Awareness Month.

In Franklin County, 23.7% of adults report being depressed, with females, adults younger than 65 and those with a disability more likely to be told by a healthcare professional that they have a depressive disorder.

More than a quarter of residents in Franklin County report feeling lonely, with loneliness being more common among women who are recently pregnant, people living at or below the federal poverty level, and individuals with disabilities.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, the provides 24/7 connection to confidential support. To utilize this resource, call or text 988 or use the chat feature at 988lifeline.org

10/16/2026

According to Franklin County HealthMap 2025, 69% of Franklin County women report having a mammography, compared to 74% in 2022. Rates of breast cancer among Franklin County women (81.4 per 100,000 women) are higher than what was reported in 2022 (72.2); and breast cancer mortality is higher in 2025 for both White and Black Franklin County women.

Mammograms are key to the early detection of breast cancer.

National Mammography Day is an important reminder to get screened for breast cancer by getting this important preventative screening.

10/15/2026

Infant mortality remains a pressing issue for central Ohio. Through June, 13 of the 62 infant deaths in Franklin County, or 21%, were sleep-related.

Our hospitals are working to reduce the infant mortality rate, in part, by showing an educational, safe-sleep video to all parents who delivered a baby in one of Franklin County’s nine birthing hospitals or were admitted to one of our nine NICUs.

The video highlights the elements of a safe home sleep environment for newborns, the importance of not smoking in the house, and tips for keeping yourself alert and awake while caring for your baby. The video has been translated into the 5 languages most seen in central Ohio: French, Spanish, Nepali, Somali, and Arabic.

To view the video, including the translated versions, visit https://loom.ly/6rchCdU

For more tips and resources to help your baby sleep safely and grow healthy, visit safesleepohio.org

Mount Carmel Health Nationwide Children's OhioHealth The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center CelebrateOne Columbus Public Health Franklin County Public Health

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65 E. State Street
Columbus, OH
43215

Telephone

+16143582710

Website

http://www.centralohiohospitals.org/

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