OH Pulse – January 26, 2026
2026 | Issue 4 – Hybrid Care • Workforce Pipeline • Mental Health Crisis
Trendline Health | OH Pulse | 2026 | Issue 4
Growth & Finance
Cleveland Clinic + Amazon One Medical Open Second Northeast Ohio Site
The partners opened a new tech-enabled primary care office in Shaker Heights’ Van Aken District, following their October 2025 Avon launch. Members get 24/7 virtual care, app-based scheduling, same/next-day appointments, on-site labs, and seamless access to Cleveland Clinic specialists. Leaders say it expands convenient, relationship-based care across the region’s East Side.
OhioTechNews
TriHealth Buys Kenwood Medical Office Building for $43M+
TriHealth acquired a 114,000 sq ft suburban Cincinnati medical building and care center in Kenwood, strengthening its outpatient presence in a high-growth area.
Cincinnati Business Courier
Workforce & Leadership
Kettering Health and Ohio University Collaborate on Workforce Retention
Kettering Health and Ohio University Heritage College are collaborating on a Health Innovations Hub, possible regional campus, and expanded residencies to boost southwest Ohio’s workforce and retention.
Spectrum NewsMiami University and The Christ Hospital address physician shortage
Miami University, The Christ Hospital, and NEOMED will transfer ~20 Miami undergrads annually to NEOMED then train them in Cincinnati—leveraging in-state education to drive ~80% long-term practice retention amid a projected 1,200-physician shortage in Ohio by 2030.
Local12/WKRCNationwide Children’s Names Neil Veloso VP of Innovation & Tech Commercialization
Neil Veloso joins February 2 from Brown University to lead commercialization and the Innovation Center, bringing 20+ years in life sciences, devices, and licensing from Johns Hopkins and Cleveland Clinic. He’ll drive pediatric advancements and revenue reinvestment at the state’s top commercialization earner among hospitals.
Nationwide Children’s
Policy & Regulation
Insight Surrenders Trumbull County Hospital License
Insight Health surrendered its license for the Warren hospital after repeated closures, state-cited building violations, and operational struggles since 2024. Local officials voice concern and push for a stable operator; Mercy Health highlights ongoing expansions (new ED, primary care, behavioral services) to cover gaps.
Tribune Chronicle
Mental Health & Access
85% of Ohio Counties Face Mental Health Shortages – HPIO Report
75 of 88 counties (including Cuyahoga) are mental health shortage areas, with only ~365 child/adolescent psychiatrists statewide (~1 per 7,000 kids) and 11 inpatient facilities. Barriers hit young children, privately insured families, and intensive needs hardest; over 5,600 kids treated for suspected suicide attempts in 2024. Bright spots: strong school-based services (>80% of schools partnered) and high 988 usage.
News5Cleveland
Sources: OhioTechNews, Spectrum News, Local12/WKRC, Cincinnati Business Courier, Nationwide Children’s, Tribune Chronicle, Health Policy Institute of Ohio, News5Cleveland
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