PANDEMIC VACCINE NEWS & UPDATES December 29, 2020 Phase 1B announced – On Dec. 23, Governor Mike DeWine announced the next broad category of people eligible to be vaccinated …
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Pass HB 144 to Help Provide Protection and Relief to Our Ohio Nurses
Almost a year ago today, the Ohio House of Representatives passed HB 144 by a vote of 80-13. This is the second time ONA has advocated for legislation that aims …
AFT COVID-19 Response Priorities for Rural and Small-Town America
The AFT is committed to ensuring the health and safety of frontline providers, our members and our communities, and to buffering the economic impacts of this national emergency. As the …
Summary of The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, H.R. 6800
STATE AND LOCAL RELIEF State fiscal relief: $500 billion in funding to assist state governments with the fiscal effects of the public health emergency caused by the coronavirus. Local fiscal …

ONA: Racism is a Public Health Crisis
On June 9th, Carol Roe, Vice President of ONA, proudly provided proponent testimony on behalf of the Ohio Nurses Association for S.C.R. 14 to declare racism as a public health …
Ohio Nurses Disappointed with Hospitals Refusing to Release Numbers, Talk Safety Concerns
Hospitals should follow the lead of nursing homes and release COVID-19 numbers. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2020 Molly Homan, Director of Communications Ohio Nurses Association 614-746-9914 | mhoman@ohnurses.org …
Ohio Nurses Applaud Proactive Measures Taken by State While Also Urging Employers to Utilize Experienced Nurses
The governor signed a bill allowing temporary licensure of recent nursing graduates. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2020 Molly Homan, Director of Communications Ohio Nurses Association 614-746-9914 | mhoman@ohnurses.org …
Ohio Nurses Applaud Actions taken by the State Intervening actions are necessary as to not overburden the healthcare system.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2020 Molly Homan, Director of Communications Ohio Nurses Association 614-746-9914 | mhoman@ohnurses.org COLUMBUS – The Ohio Nurses Association supports the proactive steps taken by …

Ohio Nurses Celebrate Passage of House Bill 144 from House
Bill addresses safe patient care, would make Ohio 19th state to outlaw mandatory overtime for nurses COLUMBUS – – Ohio nurses applaud the passage House Bill 144, sponsored by Representative Don Manning (R-New Middletown), …

Ohio Nurses Can Win a $1,000 Nurse’s Night Out from California Casualty
Marie Cinalli, RN, ONA Member, has a wonderful start to the holidays. She is the most recent winner of a $1,000 Nurse’s Night Out from California Casualty. Marie, who works …