Avita Ontario Hospital first stop on statewide Ohio Adversity and Resilience Study tour
ONTARIO ― Avita Health System is working with The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Wexner Medical Center to host the first research site for the State of Ohio Adversity and Resilience Study, a statewide initiative to identify the causes of emotional distress, suicide and drug overdose in Ohio.
Gov. Mike DeWine and OSU jointly announced the initiative in January.
A ribbon cutting is scheduled for Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. at Avita Ontario Hospital West (MRI) entrance, 715 Richland Mall.
“We’re thrilled to open our doors to OSU and provide a location and resources for the SOAR Study,” said Jerry Morasko, president and CEO of Avita Health System. “Our community health needs assessments in both Crawford and Richland counties have shown a need for mental health, addiction and suicide awareness and prevention. We’re excited that OSU chose our community as the first study site for this initiative. The information gathered from local participants will create an opportunity to make a big impact here and throughout the state.”
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services is funding the project with an initial $20 million grant. SOAR will study Ohioans in their local communities using an integrated “bring science to the people” approach.
Their brain health study will be launched at Avita Ontario Hospital in February for approximately three months. The study will consist of physical and mental health screenings, MRI and EEG scans of the brain, a blood draw as well as phone surveys and questionnaires. Volunteers ages 12 and older and their family members are invited to request participation by calling 614-688-9537 or emailing SOARstudies@osumc.edu. Volunteers are eligible to receive up to $355.
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This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Avita Ontario working with Ohio partners on groundbreaking study
