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Last week, our 2026 TAP Health Summer Academy students had the incredible opportunity to visit the Cincinnati Children’s...
06/17/2026

Last week, our 2026 TAP Health Summer Academy students had the incredible opportunity to visit the Cincinnati Children’s Simulation Center!

Students stepped into the world of healthcare simulation and experienced hands-on learning through realistic clinical scenarios and cutting-edge medical technology.

A special thank you to Nurse Rebecca DeBra and the amazing Simulation Center team for providing an engaging and educational experience. Students toured the facility, learned how to intubate a patient, practiced administering IVs, explored the art of medical moulage, and interacted with highly realistic simulation manikins used to train healthcare professionals.

Throughout the visit, students gained valuable insight into patient care, clinical skills, and the importance of teamwork in healthcare settings. Experiences like these help bring healthcare careers to life and inspire the next generation of healthcare leaders.

Thank you, Cincinnati Children’s, for offering multiple sessions so all THSA students could attend. You created such a memorable and impactful experience for all our students! 🩺✨

🌟 Last week was our 2026 TAP Health Summer Academy Orientation! 🌟We welcomed 106 high school students who are eager to b...
06/15/2026

🌟 Last week was our 2026 TAP Health Summer Academy Orientation! 🌟

We welcomed 106 high school students who are eager to become the next generation of healthcare professionals. Our kick-off event gave them the opportunity to connect with one another and meet the TAP Health team who will be supporting them throughout the program.

During Orientation, we walked through key program procedures, reviewed important forms, discussed HIPAA guidelines, and helped students feel confident navigating event logistics. But that’s not all! Students also received their medical lab coats, participated in fun icebreakers, and experienced several fun and inspiring moments.

We are incredibly grateful to the many individuals who joined us to encourage and prepare our students:
• Dr. Lindsay Riegler, Director of the VA’s Digital and Remote Health Center for Innovation to Impact, who spoke about our upcoming Innovation Hack-A-Thon and why innovation matters in healthcare
• Abby Berns, a Year 2 medical student from UC’s College of Medicine, who shared insights on networking and navigating career opportunities
• Ella Woody, from the UC Area Health Education Center Scholars Program, who introduced the Near-Peer Mentorship program
• Donna Lauver, Executive Lead of Hamilton County ESC—thank you for hosting us and for your warm welcome; we are so grateful

🎉🎉🎉 As we wrap up Community Health Improvement Week, we proudly celebrate and thank our hospital members for their tirel...
06/12/2026

🎉🎉🎉 As we wrap up Community Health Improvement Week, we proudly celebrate and thank our hospital members for their tireless dedication to serving our community. Looking ahead, we’re energized to continue our collaborative work addressing the region’s three priority challenges—heart health, mental health, and housing stability. This fall, we’ll bring together healthcare partners for a work session to align strategies and build momentum for sustaining the Collective Health Agenda through data, partnerships, and storytelling.

At The Health Collaborative, every week is Community Health Week! Learn more at: healthcollab.org/community-health

The Collective Health Agenda (CHA) is the actionable roadmap explaining how we (and our member hospitals!) work to addre...
06/11/2026

The Collective Health Agenda (CHA) is the actionable roadmap explaining how we (and our member hospitals!) work to address the priority needs of our region. To celebrate Community Health Improvement Week, we’re spotlighting some of the impactful work our members have been doing across the region.
• Lindner Center of HOPE is doubling the size of their facility, in part, to host educational events and foster a greater understanding of mental health.
• Mercy Health - Cincinnati's partnership with Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) helps families facing housing instability receive tenant advocacy and emergency financial assistance designed to prevent homelessness.
• UC Health and the Hamilton County 513Relief Bus (funded by Hamilton County, Ohio - Government) focuses on improving Cardiovascular Health, providing mobile services like screenings across the region.

This work represents just a glimpse of the impact made possible when organizations come together with a shared purpose. Through collaboration and innovation, we are making measurable progress toward a healthier future for our region.

To learn more about in our region, please visit: healthcollab.org/community-health

Our TAP Health Summer Academy students had the chance to visit NewPath Child & Family Solutions - an organization doing ...
06/10/2026

Our TAP Health Summer Academy students had the chance to visit NewPath Child & Family Solutions - an organization doing incredible work to support and uplift Cincinnati’s youth across the region. This visit felt extra special since we were first connected to NewPath through our team and its mental health priority work, making it a perfect fit for Community Health Improvement Week.

The day kicked off with a fun icebreaker to get everyone comfortable, followed by an engaging panel featuring a Registered Nurse, Licensed Social Worker, Psychiatric Case Manager, a Licensed Therapist, and a Music Therapist. The discussion was led by Dottie Bayless, BS, MSML, NewPath’s Experiential Program Manager, who did an amazing job bringing the panel and the entire day together.

Students were all in - asking great questions and getting a real look at the many career paths in mental and behavioral health, as well as how important mental health is across all areas of healthcare.

After the panel, students rotated through hands-on sessions like art therapy, music therapy, experiential learning, and mental well-being. These sessions gave them a chance to not only explore different careers, but also pick up tools to support their own mental health, build balance, and better prepare for college, careers, and life in general. They also had the opportunity to tour the space and see the clinical offices in action.

Huge thanks to the NewPath team for creating such a meaningful experience - we felt welcome from the moment we arrived. The care and intention your staff showed our students truly stood out, and it was no surprise to see students lining up afterward to continue the conversation. Throughout the day, students were exposed to new possibilities and gained experiences that will stay with them moving forward, both professionally and personally. We hope to continue this partnership for years to come!

🎉 Exciting News this Improvement Week: Over the past few months, our team has partnered with Cincinnati Children’s to ...
06/09/2026

🎉 Exciting News this Improvement Week: Over the past few months, our team has partnered with Cincinnati Children’s to expand the Behavioral Health Data Exchange to adult populations—unlocking cross-system visibility into treatment relationships and access to actionable population health insights. We’re thrilled to share that The Christ Hospital Health Network will be the first to adopt the platform for adult patients, enhancing both patient care and the provider experience.

Cincinnati Children's The Christ Hospital Health Network

Learn more: healthcollab.org/community-health

As we kick off Community Health Improvement Week, we focus right in on The Cardio Collaborative! This Collaborative conv...
06/08/2026

As we kick off Community Health Improvement Week, we focus right in on The Cardio Collaborative! This Collaborative convenes healthcare systems, community organizations, and regional leaders around a shared goal: improving heart health across Southwest Ohio. By aligning strategies, sharing data, and prioritizing prevention and equitable access to care, this partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to building healthier communities and reducing heart disease across the region.

🎊 Next week is Community Health Improvement Week across the country – an opportunity to highlight the work happening yea...
06/05/2026

🎊 Next week is Community Health Improvement Week across the country – an opportunity to highlight the work happening year-round with our hospital members, community partners, and local leaders across SW Ohio. Our Collective Health Agenda (CHA) guides this work, focusing shared efforts on the region’s most urgent challenges.

Throughout the week, we’ll spotlight the convenings, partnerships, impact, and people helping move the needle on heart disease, mental health, and housing stability across SW Ohio.

To learn more about the CHA and Community Health work at The Health Collaborative, follow along with posts! can also visit: healthcollab.org/community-health

06/04/2026

Next Week is LAUNCH WEEK for the 2026 TAP Health Summer Academy (THSA)! 🚀 We’re thrilled to kick off seven weeks of career exploration for high school students, connecting them to our regional healthcare community.

This year, we’re proud to welcome 106 students from 34 high schools who will explore careers at 20+ healthcare organizations. This should be quite a ride! Along the way, students will also:
- Participate in an Innovation Hack-a-Thon with the Cincinnati VA Medical Center
- Complete a college-level “Becoming a Healthcare Professional” course with Cincinnati State
- Earn certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Stop the Bleed

It’s already shaping up to be an incredible summer, and we’re honored to help connect students with healthcare organizations and educational pathways - building the next generation of healthcare professionals.

👏 A huge thank you to our host organizations - we look forward to spotlighting them and these experiences all summer long!

🙏 Special thanks to our 2026 program partners and sponsors:
- Cincinnati State (our Workforce Champion Sponsor)
- Cincinnati Children’s
- Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati
Cincinnati State’s generous support powers both THSA and our upcoming Fall HealthFORCE event.

🔗 Learn more about our Workforce Champion: healthcollab.org/news
🔗 Explore THSA & meet our 2026 students: taphealth.healthcollab.org
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati Children's

The third and final intern we're highlighting is Lucy Kilbane! Lucy joins our Workforce team, assisting with our upcomin...
06/03/2026

The third and final intern we're highlighting is Lucy Kilbane! Lucy joins our Workforce team, assisting with our upcoming TAP Health Summer Academy (THSA).

Q: We're excited to have you this summer. Tell us more about you!
My name is Lucy Kilbane, and I will be a senior this fall at Ohio University, where I am studying Health Services Administration with minors in Marketing and Business Administration. I am originally from Cincinnati and have a strong passion for healthcare and community engagement.

Q: Is there anything you're looking forward to most with this internship?
As someone originally from Cincinnati, I am especially excited to continue exploring the city from a healthcare and community-focused perspective. I am also really looking forward to meeting and working closely with the THSA students, building relationships within the community, and gaining hands-on experience that will help me grow both personally and professionally.

Through my experiences in leadership and healthcare-related environments, I have learned how to adapt quickly, collaborate with different groups of people, and create welcoming and supportive spaces. Everyone from The Health Collaborative has been incredibly welcoming and supportive, and I'm excited to bring all my energy, creativity and enthusiasm to the team this summer.

Q: Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
In five years, I hope to be working in the healthcare field in a role that allows me to
combine my interests in healthcare administration, community outreach, and leadership. I am especially interested in areas that focus on improving patient and community experiences, and I hope to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Any favorite activities outside of work?
I enjoy spending time with friends and family, traveling, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, staying active, and being involved on campus and in my community. I also enjoy creative outlets like social media, marketing, and planning events, as well as relaxing with music, movies, or spending time outdoors. I also love to travel to places that feel rich in tradition and community; Italy is at the top of my travel list!

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