Setting the Record Straight

At Adena Health, we are proud of the financial stewardship and responsible management that enable us to navigate the complex health care landscape effectively. Our stable organizational position is a testament to our commitment to excellence, efficiency, and the provision of comprehensive health care services.

We have instituted robust financial planning and management strategies to ensure long-term sustainability. These strategies allow us to reinvest in our facilities, adopt innovative technologies, and enhance our programs, all while maintaining a supportive and enriching environment for our staff.

Our dedication to financial stability goes hand in hand with our commitment to community health and well-being. We’re here to serve our family, friends, and neighbors, and we take this responsibility very seriously. Adena Health will continue to be a pillar of strength, reliability, and excellence in health care for our communities, as it has been for over 125 years and into the future.

The decision to pause the cardiac program was mutually agreed upon by Adena Health leadership and the two surgeons, Drs. Atiq Rehman and Mario Matos-Cruz. Since the program was temporarily paused, Adena Health, the surgeons, and two advance practice providers decided to part ways.

We’re very proud of our outstanding physicians, APPs, and caregivers, and the advancements we’re making to our facilities, such as a new hybrid operating room. Our cardiac surgery program had seen significant growth over the last nearly two years and the demand for this program is a testament to the great work from our staff.

Additionally, Adena Health is in the process of adjusting its operations across the entire care team associated with the pause in cardiac surgeries.

As the organization prepares to resume the program, operational adjustments are underway in care areas, like the ICU. Adena is evaluating the number critical care beds, staffing of those beds, and more, to meet future patient volumes and optimize patient care. It is important as a health care organization that we continuously evaluate each division and make the necessary adjustments to improve our care and efficiency for our patients.

We eagerly anticipate resuming our cardiac surgery program in the coming months, because we know it’s what our communities need. We look forward to continuing to provide excellent service and quality health care for our patients in south central and southern Ohio.

Over the past century, Adena Health has been a pillar of support, providing quality health care with compassion, excellence, and integrity. Our strength is rooted in our dedicated team of caregivers, physicians, and APPs, all of whom play an integral role in delivering exceptional care to our communities.

We understand that such rumors can create an atmosphere of uncertainty. As with any health care system across the country, Adena Health undergoes an annual operational and budget analysis process, during which we review multiple factors, such as acuity, payer mix, and volumes. However, we want to assure everyone that Adena Health is as committed as ever to our staff and the communities we serve. We are continuously working on initiatives and strategies to strengthen our team and enhance the quality of care we provide.

At Adena Health, patient safety is our top priority. We uphold stringent standards for testing and regulatory compliance to guarantee the accuracy and reliability of our laboratory results. Our caregivers are highly trained and committed to maintaining the highest level of quality in every aspect of patient care.

When the manufacturing issue was detected by The College of American Doctors, our team acted swiftly to address the problem, conducting thorough checks and recalibrations of our equipment to ensure everything was functioning correctly. The manufacturer completed all follow-up elements, per federal requirements and Federal Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines. Impacted patients and providers were notified and results updated. We also implemented additional quality control measures to prevent such issues from occurring in the future.

We want to reassure our patients and our communities that Adena Health is committed to providing accurate, reliable health care services. We are proud of our team's rapid response and dedication to maintaining the integrity of our lab results.

At Adena Health, our medical staff is the cornerstone of our commitment to providing outstanding health care services. We invest heavily in recruiting, developing, and retaining top-tier physicians and advanced practice providers to ensure our patients receive the best possible care. Our comprehensive support systems, inclusive work environment, and competitive compensation packages have contributed to a stable and thriving physician workforce.

We acknowledge that the health care industry is dynamic, and staffing changes are inevitable. However, our proactive approach to workforce planning and our commitment to creating a supportive work environment have enabled us to navigate these changes seamlessly, ensuring continuous operational control and maintaining the high standards of care that our communities expect and deserve.

Our physician turnover rate remains lower than the industry average, a testament to our successful retention strategies and the positive work environment we have fostered at Adena Health. We’re committed to continuous improvement and innovation in our human resource practices to ensure we attract and retain the best medical professionals.

Adena Health is, and will continue to be, a strong and stable health care provider for the nine-county area we serve. We remain dedicated to our mission of serving our communities, supported by a committed and skilled team of health care professionals.