Avita Health System

Health System with 3 hospitals across 1 state

Health System Overview

Health SystemAvita Health System
Total Hospitals3
Commercial/Acute Hospitals3
Total Beds76
Commercial/Acute Beds76
HeadquartersGalion, OH
Websiteavitahealth.org

Hospitals by Type

Critical Access Hospital
2 hospitals
67% of health system
Acute Care Hospital
1 hospitals
33% of health system

Teaching Status

0%
Teaching
Teaching Hospitals:
Non-Teaching Hospitals: 3
Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

HospitalTypeBedsTeachingRecently Joined
Avita Ontario HospitalAcute Care Hospital26NoNo
Bucyrus Community HospitalCritical Access Hospital15NoNo
Galion HospitalCritical Access Hospital35NoNo

Recent News

Jun 10, 2025
Avita Health System is expanding the second floor of its Ontario Hospital. This project will add additional inpatient beds and introduce an Obstetrics (OB) Unit to the hospital. The goal of this expansion is to allow Avita to keep patients within the Ontario facility, reducing the need for transfers to other locations and providing more convenient and faster services for residents in the Ontario and Mansfield areas. The expansion is also expected to create around 100 new jobs across various departments within the hospital, including nursing, imaging, environmental services, and food nutrition.
Jun 02, 2025
Avita Health System, which includes hospitals in Galion, Bucyrus, and Ontario, has helped patients save a significant amount of money on prescription medications through a program launched in 2022. According to a May 29 article on the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists' website, the program has helped patients access $10.8 million worth of medications. The initiative began after staff observed patients struggling to afford prescriptions during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly older adults who had previously relied on free samples. The program is currently operated out of three clinics and involves pharmacists and a pharmacy technician who assist patients in navigating complex assistance programs, copay cards, and vouchers. The program has been instrumental in helping patients obtain costly brand-name medications for conditions such as blood clots, diabetes, kidney disease, pulmonary disease, and heart failure. Additionally, Avita participates in a pharmacist-led repository where unused medications, including insulin, are collected and redistributed to patients facing delays or shortages. This program highlights Avita's commitment to addressing medication affordability and accessibility within the rural Ohio communities it serves.
May 21, 2025
Nick Cline, who serves as the EMS Coordinator and Clinical Educator at Avita Health System, has been recognized with a significant honor, winning the Ohio Hospital Association's (OHA) 2025 Albert E. Dyckes Healthcare Worker of the Year Award. This award acknowledges his exceptional contributions to healthcare. Avita Health System, an independent community health system located in north central Ohio, formally nominated Cline for this prestigious state-wide award. The recognition highlights his dedication and impact within both Avita and the broader healthcare community in Ohio.
May 13, 2025
During the observance of Nurses Day and Healthcare Week, several nurses at Avita Health System were honored with the distinguished DAISY Award. This award is presented to nurses who are nominated for their extraordinary compassionate care and skillful clinical abilities. The criteria for the DAISY Award emphasizes nurses who demonstrate empathy, provide excellent care in all situations, and exhibit remarkable clinical skills. This recognition celebrates the significant impact these nurses have on the patient experience at Avita Health System.
Mar 25, 2025
Avita Health System extended an invitation to the public to attend their "Spring Into Health" event, a health fair held on May 3rd from 10 am to 2 pm at the Ontario Center, formerly known as Richland Mall. This event provided the community with the opportunity to meet medical providers and gain knowledge about the various services offered by Avita, including but not limited to, medical and surgical weight loss programs and occupational medicine.

Executive Leadership

Jerry Morasko

Chief Executive Officer / President

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Eric Draime

Chief Financial Officer

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Steve Wolford

Vice President of Human Resources

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Kathy Durflinger

Chief Nursing Officer

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Kim Winkle

Vice President of Operations

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Myles Creed

Vice President of Physician Development

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