Muskingum County • May 6, 2025
Good morning, Muskingum County. A digital revolution is transforming healthcare right in our backyard. OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center's $29.1 million CareConnect system isn't just a technological upgrade—it's creating a seamless patient experience with unified health records, improved communication between providers, and the convenient MyChart tool that puts appointment scheduling and test results at your fingertips. This Epic-powered system connects our local doctors with healthcare providers across the state and nation, ensuring you receive coordinated care wherever life takes you.
Despite Saturday's downpour, umbrellas became the unexpected fashion accessory as Ridgewood and Coshocton high schoolers celebrated their proms with unwavering enthusiasm. Meanwhile, the community mourns a bright light extinguished too soon—Evan Davis, an Indian Valley High School sophomore whose courage throughout his battle with brain stem cancer inspired everyone around him. As his band community remembers his remarkable spirit, we're reminded of the strength that defines our community through both celebration and loss.
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💻 Ohio hospital's $29.1 million tech upgrade transforms patient care. OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center has launched CareConnect, a new medical record system that creates a unified health record for each patient. The Epic-powered system enhances communication between care teams, improves safety, and gives patients access to MyChart—a secure online tool for managing appointments, viewing test results, and handling billing information. This technology connects providers across OhioHealth's entire network and with other Epic-using hospitals nationwide, allowing for more coordinated treatment plans and timely diagnoses. Patients can access MyChart through the OhioHealth app or website, with family members able to gain access with consent.
🌧️ Rain couldn't dampen spirits at Ridgewood and Coshocton high school proms. Students from both schools persevered through wet weather during their May 3 celebrations, with umbrellas becoming the unexpected fashion accessory of the night. Ridgewood students were introduced under the main entrance awning, while Coshocton High School students sheltered under umbrellas at Lake Park Pavilion. The next milestone for seniors will be graduation ceremonies, with Ridgewood's scheduled for May 18, Coshocton's for May 23, and River View's for May 25.
💔 Cancer claims life of courageous high school sophomore. Evan Davis, a student at Indian Valley High School in Ohio, died Saturday after battling aggressive brain stem cancer diagnosed in October 2023. The band community described him as someone with remarkable courage, strength, and determination who lived his life fully despite his illness. His school and community had rallied around the Davis family with fundraisers and support throughout his health struggles. The school district's music boosters called Evan "a bright light and great friend to many" as they asked the community to keep his family in their thoughts.
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