System News: November 2026

Care. Education. Community.

The Atrium Medical Center Foundation received a $100,000 grant from the OneOhio Recovery Foundation to expand the hospital's Substance Use Navigator Program. The funding will support two additional navigators who will provide 24/7 consultation, personalized support, and connections to evidence-based treatment and recovery resources for patients with substance use disorders.

At the Upper Valley Medical Center Foundation's Champions for Care Luncheon, hospital and foundation leaders shared plans to expand the UVMC Cancer Care Center and highlighted the impact of complementary therapies that support patients throughout treatment and recovery. Guests also heard from cancer survivor Danielle Denman, who shared her personal journey with breast cancer.

Leaders from Upper Valley Medical Center joined community partners for the groundbreaking of the new Premier Health/Upper Valley Medical Center Nursing Wing at Edison State Community College. Scheduled to open in August 2027, the facility will expand nursing education opportunities and help strengthen the region's future healthcare workforce.

Premier Health continued its commitment to workforce development by participating in several student-focused career exploration events this fall, including the Hidden Heroes of Healthcare Career Fair and the Tippecanoe High School Career and College Fair. Students from the Dayton Public Schools Student Senate also visited Miami Valley Hospital to learn about healthcare careers and volunteer opportunities through Premier Health's Volunteen program.

Atrium Medical Center hosted its inaugural Caring Together Brunch, bringing together faith leaders from Middletown, Lebanon, and Springboro to strengthen partnerships between local congregations and healthcare providers. Discussions focused on critical care decision-making and advance directives, helping equip faith leaders with information and resources to support individuals and families during times of illness and crisis.

The 12th Annual Miami Valley Hospital Trauma Survivors Celebration honored trauma survivors and recognized the support of their families, friends, physicians, caregivers, and trauma program staff.

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