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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.

06/05/2026

According to the American Red Cross, more than 350,000 people in the United States will suffer a cardiac arrest this year.

Heart disease, which can cause sudden cardiac arrest, is the 2nd leading cause of death among Franklin County residents aged 18-59 and the leading cause of death among adults aged 60 and older.

During a cardiac arrest emergency, the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs. CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED (automated external defibrillator) training can help save a life if a person's breathing or heart stops.

As we recognize CPR and AED Awareness Week, note that the American Red Cross offers training for a variety of services including CPR and AED. For more information on CPR/AED training or to take a class, visit https://loom.ly/OGM_E-4

06/02/2026

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the voices, experiences, and contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Across central Ohio, Pride events, festivals, and parades offer opportunities to connect, celebrate, and show support for inclusion and equality.

Explore events happening throughout the month: https://loom.ly/c95KQP4

05/29/2026

The Healthcare Career Collaborative of Central Ohio, a partnership between the four Franklin County hospital systems facilitated by Aspyr Workforce Innovations, has created a website for insights on six priority healthcare careers as well as highlights for jobs available, salaries and area schools offering training for them.

Among these critical careers is the Respiratory Therapists. Respiratory Therapists are responsible for assessing, treating and managing patients with breathing disorders, providing therapies such as oxygen administration, nebulizer treatments and ventilator management.

Collectively, the four Franklin County hospital systems employed around 450 Respiratory Therapists in 2025, up from 290 in 2024, with a vacancy rate of 10%, down from 25% in 2024.

To explore Respiratory Therapist career opportunities, understand the educational requirements, skills and experience needed for success, or to connect with our hospital systems so you can talk to people who serve in these roles every day, visit https://loom.ly/XBm1qJw

Mount Carmel Health Nationwide Children's Hospital OhioHealth The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Healthcare Career Collaborative of Central Ohio ASPYR

05/27/2026

May is Stroke Awareness Month. According to the American Heart Association, Stroke is the No. 2 cause of death worldwide and a leading cause of disability, despite stroke being largely preventable, treatable and beatable.

In Franklin County, strokes are more common among adults age 65+. While there are disparities between gender and racial groups, these are likely due in part to disparities in risk factors for stroke such as heart disease.

You are at risk for a stroke if you:
• Have high blood pressure, diabetes, high blood cholesterol, heart disease or a prior stroke
• Are from a family where others have had a stroke
• Are overweight
• Are inactive or do not exercise
• Have a lot of stress
• Eat foods high in cholesterol and fat
• Smoke or use to***co
• Drink too much alcohol
• Use street drugs
• Have a head injury or a bleeding disorder

To learn more about the signs, care, risk factors and prevention of stroke, visit the Health Information Translations website where you can view this information translated into 14 languages: https://loom.ly/Hhe15lI

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

05/22/2026

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or substance use and prefer texting, you can reach the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline by text, 24/7.

You can also call 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org.

988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.

05/20/2026

During EMS Week, Franklin County hospitals recognize and thank the paramedics, EMTs, and EMS professionals who provide lifesaving care to our communities every day.

From medical emergencies to accident response, EMS teams meet every challenge with skill, compassion, and professionalism. We are grateful for your unwavering commitment to the health and safety of central Ohio residents.

05/18/2026

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

In 2025, 14 infants 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 1st quarter of 2026, 89% 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 Hospital OhioHealth The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center CelebrateOne Columbus Public Health Franklin County Public Health

05/15/2026

National Hospital Week is an opportunity to celebrate the hospitals and healthcare professionals who make a difference in the lives of patients and families every day.

We thank the teams at Mount Carmel Health System, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, OhioHealth, and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center for their continued commitment to delivering exceptional care and strengthening our communities.

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

05/13/2026

This week is National Women’s Health Week, a time to highlight women's health issues and priorities and to encourage women of all ages to prioritize their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

In Franklin County, chronic health conditions continue to impact many women:
• 31% have high cholesterol
• 31% have high blood pressure
• 28% have arthritis
• 12% have diabetes
• 2.2% have heart disease

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults with chronic health conditions who are able get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity a week and get at least 2 days a week of muscle-strengthening activities that include all major muscle groups.

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65 E. State Street
Columbus, OH
43215

Telephone

+16143582710

Website

http://www.centralohiohospitals.org/

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