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Mount Gilead Today
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Ohio Hospital Launches Epic EHR After $6M IT Investment
OhioHealth Morrow County Hospital adopts Epic system and other integrated applications to enhance patient care.
Feb. 24, 2026 at 3:14pm
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Mount Gilead, Ohio-based OhioHealth Morrow County Hospital has gone live with Epic as part of a $6 million IT investment. The hospital adopted Epic on February 22 as its parent system, Columbus-based OhioHealth, brings newly acquired facilities onto its EHR. The facility also rolled out Workday and 50 integrated third-party applications.
Why it matters
The adoption of Epic and other integrated healthcare technologies at OhioHealth Morrow County Hospital reflects a broader trend among hospitals and health systems to invest in cutting-edge IT infrastructure to improve patient safety, communication, and engagement. This move aligns with OhioHealth's strategy of integrating newly acquired facilities onto a common EHR platform.
The details
OhioHealth Morrow County Hospital's $6 million IT investment includes the implementation of the Epic EHR system, Workday, and 50 other integrated third-party applications. This technology upgrade is designed to enhance patient-centered care by improving safety, communication, and empowering patients to take a more active role in their healthcare journey.
- OhioHealth Morrow County Hospital went live with Epic on February 22, 2026.
- OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center, another OhioHealth facility, adopted Epic in 2025 as part of a $29.1 million investment.
- OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital implemented Epic in 2024 as part of a $12 million IT upgrade.
The players
OhioHealth Morrow County Hospital
A hospital located in Mount Gilead, Ohio, that is part of the Columbus-based OhioHealth system.
OhioHealth
A non-profit healthcare system based in Columbus, Ohio, that operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the state.
Mike Hyek
The President of OhioHealth Morrow County Hospital.
What they’re saying
“Our $6 million investment in CareConnect and other integrated applications reflects our commitment to innovation and patient-centered care. By adopting this cutting-edge technology, we are not only enhancing safety and communication but also empowering our patients and their families to take an active role in their healthcare journey.”
— Mike Hyek, President, OhioHealth Morrow County Hospital
The takeaway
The investment in Epic and other integrated healthcare technologies at OhioHealth Morrow County Hospital demonstrates the hospital's and OhioHealth's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge IT infrastructure to improve patient safety, communication, and engagement. This move aligns with broader industry trends as hospitals and health systems seek to enhance the patient experience through technology-driven innovations.