The four Premier Health Hospital Foundations have announced a system-wide campaign to raise $13.5 million for a new CareFlight helicopter. This advanced aircraft will replace a 34-year-old Dauphin helicopter, the oldest in Premier Health’s fleet. The new aircraft, a Leonardo AW169, will set a new standard for air ambulance services in the region, offering unmatched speed, enhanced safety fea...
Promise to Hope at Miami Valley Hospital was recently named a top finalist for The Bernard J. Tyson National Award for Excellence in Pursuit of Healthcare Equity by The Joint Commission and Kaiser Permanente—an incredible honor recognizing our commitment to reducing health care disparities. Out of countless programs across the United States, Promise to Hope is the only initiative in Ohio to rec...
Raj Mitra, MD, has been named dean of the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and chief academic officer at Premier Health. He is the first to hold the new dual role responsible for driving ground-breaking initiatives through a more integrated delivery of academic and clinical services at both institutions. Dr. Mitra comes to the Miami Valley from Florida, where he has been se...
The Leapfrog Group has awarded an “A” safety grade for fall 2024 to all Premier Health hospitals: Atrium Medical Center, Miami Valley Hospital, Miami Valley Hospital North, Miami Valley Hospital South, and Upper Valley Medical Center. The distinction, recognizing the hospitals’ achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error, was awarded to only 29 hospitals in Ohio...