The Health Collaborative

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

10/22/2026

HealthFORCE 2026 was a packed house! Back at Great Wolf Lodge for the second year in a row, the event was buzzing with energy as high school students explored healthcare careers and the many paths to get there. From hands-on experiences to meaningful connections, this event is like no other.

We'll share more numbers, highlights and additional photos soon, but for now we want to extend a tremendous thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible. Thank you to our sponsors; the exhibitors and volunteers who shared their time and expertise; the educators who brought students from more than 50 high schools; the organizations that provided real medical equipment for students to explore and test; the priority occupation workgroups that created dedicated spaces focused on imaging, surgical technology, and nursing; the staff at Great Wolf Lodge; our incredible app developer (a high school student himself!); the HealthFORCE planning team; and our Workforce Champion, Cincinnati State's mascot, Surge the Wolf, who was a huge hit with students and staff alike.

And of course, thank you to every high school student who attended. Your curiosity, enthusiasm, and willingness to explore new possibilities are what HealthFORCE is all about. 🩺💙

10/22/2026

One year after TriHealth took over Clinton Memorial Hospital, leaders say the newly named hospital is beginning a multi-year effort to expand care.

10/20/2026

Tomorrow, October 21, is our annual HealthFORCE event! We will be at Great Wolf Lodge introducing more than 1,200 high school students to dozens of healthcare careers, from familiar professions to high-demand roles and everything in between. 🩺 🔬 🧪 💊

We're excited for a day of exploration, career discovery, and hands-on learning. Photos and highlights to come!

In addition to the dozens of exhibitors joining us, a tremendous thank you to our 2026 sponsors for helping make this event possible:

- Boymel Family Foundation
- Butler Tech
- Cincinnati State
- Great Oaks Career Campuses
- Hamilton County ESC
- Network for Hope
- Ohio Career Support Networks: Southwest Region
- Sinclair College
- Stepful
- UC Area Health Education Center

workforce.healthcollab.org/students/healthforce

10/16/2026

Donna Lauver recently joined The Health Collaborative's workforce team as Senior Manager of Workforce & Education Partnerships. We are thrilled to have her at the organization and caught up to learn more about her and her new role.

What are you currently working on that you are most excited about?
The Workforce Innovation team is working on HealthFORCE, Educator Professional Development programs, the Clermont County Navigate Program, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati events, and truly so much more! I love connecting, engaging, and collaborating through this work. Together, we're helping strengthen pathways to future healthcare careers.

Is there anything you are currently reading that you've been able to connect to our work?
Yes! The Decision Book: Fifty Models of Strategic Thinking by Mikael Krogerus and Roman Tschäppeler. I'm a strategic thinker who is always looking for ways to grow initiatives with purpose, and I hope to bring those skills to THC.

Do you have a favorite part of your job so far?
I love working with students and families. Building those relationships has always been a meaningful part of my career, and I'm excited to continue that work every day. Throughout my profession, I've had opportunities to develop programs, build partnerships, and grow as a workforce development leader. Helping connect future healthcare professionals to meaningful career pathways is a natural fit for my passion.

We hear you are quite the traveler - tell us more about that and you!
I love traveling for adventure and cultural experiences. I've led more than 500 students on international experiences and will be leading an adult Christmas Market tour this November. Austria is my favorite destination, but wherever my family is, I'm happy to be there.

I'm also an avid gardener and sports fan. I'm married to my high school sweetheart of 37 years and have two children, two farm cats, a rescue dog, and the sweetest 1 year old grandson, Milo.

Supporting students as they discover their own path has always been important to me. Helping build the future healthcare workforce is a mission I'm proud to continue.

Help us welcome Donna to the team!

10/14/2026

💥 ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: HealthFORCE is back! Our annual healthcare careers expo for high school students takes place at Great Wolf Lodge Conference Center on October 21. Click here to learn more info: workforce.healthcollab.org/students/healthforce

And CLICK BELOW to watch "30 Seconds of HealthFORCE!", a video summary of the 2025 event made by social media extraordinaire, Josie Masset of Southwest Ohio Jobs Explained!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQZoU_ckXLB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&rpxt=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

10/12/2026

💫Our next Nurse Preceptor Academy begins November 5 and the early bird ticket price runs through this Thursday, October 15!

Preceptors play a vital role in educating nursing students, orienting new staff to their roles, and integrating them into organizational culture, all of which is vital to the success of health care organizations and to the retention of health care professionals.

Our Nurse Preceptor Academy is designed to equip current and aspiring preceptors with essential education, tools and strategies! Successful completion gives you 4.5 Contact Hours and so much more.

To find more info or register you or others, visit: workforce.healthcollab.org/nursing-instructors

10/09/2026

Most people never see the coordination that happens behind the scenes to keep our healthcare system prepared. Our Emergency Preparedness & Response (EPR) team works alongside hospitals, public health agencies, EMS, emergency management, and community partners to monitor incidents, share critical information, and support coordinated decision-making across the region.

Whether responding to emergencies, planning for large-scale events, or preparing for potential threats, this collaboration helps ensure healthcare resources remain available when our communities need them most. When you hear of emergency events in our community, know that our EPR team is always immediately notified by Hamilton County's Hospital net, where we stay on call behind the scenes to support the health and safety of our region.

Learn more about our work: healthcollab.org/emergency-prep