Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center once again was awarded an ‘A’ in the fall Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing St. Rita’s achievements providing safer health care.
This is the sixth consecutive top grade awarded to St. Rita’s by the nationally recognized rating organization.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
VACCINATIONS BEGIN IN OHIO
The first COVID-19 vaccinations have been administered in Ohio. Shipments of 975 doses were delivered this morning to both The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus and UC Health in Cincinnati.
Several healthcare workers and personnel who are routinely involved with the care of COVID-19 patients immediately received vaccinations.
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Bluffton Senior Center has cancels all activities for December except for the community meal, according to Tonya Meyer, director. The announcement was made Friday morning.
"The governor has asked everyone who can to stay home and stay safe through the holidays," she said.
"We at the Bluffton Senior Center care about our members so we have canceled all activities through the end of the year with the exception of the community meal drive-thru on Thursday, Dec. 17.
