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At OhioHealth, patient-centered care is at the heart of everything we do. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and having the right team by your side can make all the difference. The OhioHealth Breast Cancer Second Opinion Clinic brings together multiple experts in one place, during one visit and free of charge – allowing patients to ask questions, explore every option and feel confident in their treatment decisions. Surgical oncologist Natalie Jones, MD, shares how this clinic is designed to put patients first, providing coordinated, compassionate care when it matters most. To learn more, call (614) 566-4321 | Monday–Friday; 8 AM–5 PM. #CancerExperts #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Multiple sclerosis, migraine, Alzheimer’s disease, concussion — we are learning more every day about how these can be managed. At the 2025 OhioHealth Neuroscience Symposium, you can choose your focus by attending breakout sessions on a variety of neurological conditions. Keynote speakers Mary Angela O’Neal, MD, and Brandon Bentzley, MD, PhD, will discuss what building a neurology program centered around women’s health looks like and new interventions for treatment-resistant depression. Learn more and register for this continuing medical education (CME) event at ohlth.co/3J882Xg. #OhioHealthNeuro

The fourth trimester — the first 12 weeks after a baby is born — is a critical period of adjustment for parents. Family and friends can play a vital role in supporting them during this time. But what kind of support is truly helpful? Jessica Tucker, DO, NABBLM-C, a women’s health and lactation medicine specialist at the OhioHealth Fourth Trimester Clinic, talks about how to provide meaningful help to parents in the first few months, breastfeeding, formula and more on this episode of The Wellness Conversation. Listen to the full podcast: ohlth.co/48pucOZ.

OhioHealth and Nationwide Children's Hospital are once again partnering to expand expert care in our regional communities! Together, we’re opening a new facility in Ontario, OH, that will include primary care, obstetrics and gynecology and pediatrics. The 42,000-square-foot building will be located on W 4th Street in the same lot as the current OhioHealth Ontario Health and Fitness Center – which will also see upgrades as part of the $38.4 million project. “This represents our commitment to growing families in the north central region,” said Curtis Gingrich, MD, president of OhioHealth Mansfield and Shelby Hospitals. “The expanded relationship between OhioHealth and Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Ontario will offer more in-depth care for the whole family to meet evolving healthcare needs closer to where they live and work.” Construction is expected to begin in spring of 2026. ohlth.co/4o1zAwR

In the summer of 2024, the U.S surgeon general declared gun violence in America a public health crisis, urging people to view it through a health lens instead of a political one. In 2024, at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center alone, we treated 299 gunshot wounds. Forty of those were teens ages 15-19 years old. Gun injuries are now the leading cause of death for children and teens ages 1-17. We often think of gun violence as a topic with no common ground — but we can all agree that gun injuries should not be the number one killer of kids. OhioHealth is partnering with Agree to Agree, an Ad Council initiative, to encourage respectful conversations that find shared values, like the importance of keeping families safe from guns. Start the conversation at ohlth.co/agreetoagree.

Last week’s OhioHealth Nursing and Clinical Career Expo gave more than 100 healthcare professionals the space to learn about our culture, open roles and build connections! Hiring managers and leaders from Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Radiology/Imaging, Med Techs/Lab, Medical Assistants and Surgical Technology were on hand to share more about the organization, answer questions and even host on-the-spot interviews. Whether you stopped by to explore opportunities or take the next step in your career, thank you for joining us. ohlth.co/careers I #OhioHealthCareers

Columbus State Community College has officially broken ground on OhioHealth Hall, a new academic building that will help meet the region’s urgent need for healthcare professionals. The 80,000-square-foot, three-story facility is designed to double the number of Columbus State graduates in high-demand fields such as nursing, respiratory care and surgical technology. When completed in 2027, OhioHealth Hall will be a state-of-the-art learning center featuring hands-on labs, simulation spaces, classrooms and student-focused amenities. The project is backed by a public-private partnership with OhioHealth, which provided a $25 million philanthropic endowment to support instruction and other operation costs of Columbus State’s healthcare programs. The gift is one of the largest-ever donations to an American community college. “This is a critical time to invest in the healthcare workforce as the region’s population grows,” said Stephen Markovich, MD, president and CEO of OhioHealth. “We’re proud to invest in a talent pipeline our entire region will benefit from, and to continue our deep partnership with Columbus State to ensure we continue to meet the growing and changing needs of the diverse communities we serve.” The Aspen Institute predicts central Ohio will need 9,000 additional healthcare workers by 2028 to meet the needs of a growing population. Read more about the project at ohlth.co/3IBxggt. Photo Credit: Jeffry Konczal

Wishing peace and a meaningful fast to those observing Yom Kippur.

Starting today, visiting hours at OhioHealth care sites* are extending to 8 AM - 8 PM. This means more time to spend with your loved ones, more time for moments that matter. 💙 *This change excludes the NICU and Behavioral Health. ohlth.co/42m5qLX

Happy 🎙️ International Podcast Day 🎙️ to our hosts, expert guests, behind-the-scenes crew and listeners! For two years, The Wellness Conversation has been bringing important and trusted healthcare discussions to your listening devices. Show our podcast team some love by liking and subscribing wherever you get your podcasts: ohlth.co/podcast.