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New Butler Health Commissioner ready to educate and listen
WEBAs a new variant emerged in the fight against COVID-19, a new health commissioner was appointed to lead the Butler County Health District. Erik Balster was appointed by the County Board of Health Nov. 29, replacing interim commissioner Michelle Burch, who served for four months since the retirement of Jenny Bailer. Formerly the …
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Oxford Free Clinic reopens to serve community amid pandemic
WEBBy Abigail Kemper October 9, 2020. Hindered by the COVID-19 shutdown for several months, the Oxford Free Clinic is now open for general clinics and a women’s clinic, two Wednesdays out of the month. The clinic is a non-profit organization that removes financial barriers to provide adequate healthcare for the lower-income community.
Hospital president discusses COVID-19 conditions, testing
WEBMcCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital is bracing for a surge of COVID-19 cases as the new year goes on. Speaking Jan. 4 at the first Oxford City Council meeting of the year, Michael Everett, president and chief operating officer of both McCullough-Hyde and Bethesda Butler Hospital, delivered an update on the hospitals’ operation during the …
Construction of Kettering medical building resumes
WEBThe Kettering Health Network medical building resumed construction after a building delay. Located at 4137 Oxford Millville Road, the center was originally planned to finish in fall 2020. “Now that they’re moving forward with construction, their plan is to have the facility complete by July 2022,” said Oxford City Manager Doug Elliott.
TriHealth gains total ownership of McCullough-Hyde
WEBTriHealth, a 60% owner of McCullough-Hyde Hospital for the past four years, is now taking over 100% ownership of the Oxford hospital, the two institutions announced this week. “McCullough-Hyde is an important part of TriHealth’s strategy to provide citizens of the Tristate region the highest quality care at convenient locations and our mission to …
Kettering Health finishes construction of its Oxford facility
WEBKettering Health Network hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at its recently constructed Oxford Health Center Tuesday, July 12 at 5095 University Park Blvd. Construction on the building began in 2019 with the objective of completion in fall 2020. Construction resumed in November 2021 after a delay. The facility will provide primary care and outpatient …
Health inspectors find problems at three local eateries
WEBThe Butler County General Health District conducted five health inspections within the past week at local restaurants and at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital. The health inspector noted critical violations at three establishments. Mr. BBQ, 5174 College Corner Pike, received a clean inspection with no violations. On July 19, the district also …
Health inspector finds critical violations at five eateries
WEBJuly 8, 2022. Of eight Oxford restaurants inspected by the Butler County General Health District since last week, five were cited with critical health violations. The Oxford restaurants where no critical violations were observed were Bagel and Deli Shop, 119 E. High St.; Mac & Joe’s, 21 E. High St.; and Bob Evans, at 5076 College Corner Pike.
McCullough-Hyde Foundation announces new grant program
WEBThe McCullough-Hyde Foundation announced the launch of its new Community Granting Program, which will allow more than $200,000 in funding to be available annually. The program’s purpose is to improve health issues in local communities, such as addressing mental health, alcohol and drug abuse, access to healthcare, food …
Kettering Health breaks ground for medical building
WEBKettering Health Network broke ground on a $4.5 million medical building Tuesday. “The city of Oxford is thrilled at this opportunity to create the healthiest community that we can be,” Steve Dana, Oxford’s vice-mayor, said at the groundbreaking. The center will provide a range of outpatient services including gynecology, general surgery, …
Oxford divided on Ohio’s vaccine lottery – Oxford Observer
WEBOhio Gov. Mike DeWine’s recently introduced million dollar lottery system for vaccinated residents of Ohio has seen reactions both positive and negative from Oxford residents, especially after Oxford City Council’s decision to incentivize Oxford residents to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Oxford Observer posted a question in the Oxford …
Ohio State Senate District 4 candidates face off in virtual debate
WEBThe three candidates vying for the District 4 seat in the Ohio Senate debated issues ranging from health care to climate change to government corruption in a virtual debate Tuesday, Sept. 22. Kathy Wyenandt (D), George Lang (R) and Kent Keller (Independent, write-in) faced off from separate locations on a public Zoom call to argue
Butler County appoints new health commissioner
WEBThe Butler County Board of Health voted and appointed Erik Balster as the new Butler County health commissioner at its monthly meeting Oct. 21. Balster will assume his new position Nov. 29. He replaces Dr. Michelle Burch, who has served as the interim commissioner since August 2021. Burch held the interim post since former Commissioner
Kroger to open healthcare clinic at Oxford location
WEBThe Little Clinic will come to Oxford’s Kroger next month. The tentative date to open is Sept. 4, pending construction, which usually starts a week in advance of the opening date. According to the company website, Kroger Little Clinic locations are staffed by board-certified nurse practitioners and physician assistants. The clinic strives to …
Miami Athletics prioritizes mental health of student-athletes
WEBAs the resident psychologist for Miami University Athletics, Katherine Tylinski’s job is to help student-athletes deal with the mental stresses that come with high-level competition. Tylinski interned for Miami in the Student Counseling Service Department in 2019. Miami hired her for her current position this semester. Coincidentally, that is …
Miami opens new health science building – Oxford Observer
WEBAfter more than two years of construction, Miami University’s new Clinical Health Sciences and Wellness Building is beginning full operations. The new building will house three academic departments: a new physician’s associate graduate program, the undergraduate nursing program and the undergraduate speech pathology program. The …
Butler County health inspector cites Oxford restaurants
WEBOf 12 Oxford restaurants inspected by the Butler County General Health District since July 21, seven were cited with critical health violations. The Oxford restaurants where no critical violations were observed were Oxford Coffee Company, 21 Lynn Ave. Suite 102; Happy Kitchen, 32 W. High St.; Krishna Carry Out, 28 W. High St.; …
Actor Sean Astin advocates for mental health – Oxford Observer
WEBActor, producer and mental health advocate Sean Astin advocated for the de-stigmatization of mental illness by recounting his upbringing with his mother in Miami’s University Lecture Series’ final talk for the 2021-22 academic year Monday. Astin, most recently prominent for his role on Netflix’s “Stranger Things” series, is also renowned for …
Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services Board levy renewal …
WEBButler County voters will consider whether to renew the $1-mill mental health and addiction services levy on the Nov. 3 ballot. The levy generates $7.5 million a year for the Butler County Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services (MHARS) board. The MHARS board provides funding, strategic planning, quality assurance, and needs …
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