CANTON, Ohio (Nov. 20, 2024) – Aultman Hospital has received $293,898.60 in funding to support its efforts in helping fight addiction with its new emergency department Medications for Opioid Use Disorder program.

The grant from the OneOhio Recovery Foundation will go toward better serving patients who are suffering from opioid use disorder through immediate assessment, education, treatment and referrals.

The grant is part of an inaugural round of approximately $51 million in funding made available by the foundation as part of its mission to combat the opioid epidemic by supporting prevention, treatment and recovery programs and services in our communities. The grant money was funded by 55 percent of settlement funds that Ohio is receiving from the pharmaceutical industry as a consequence of its role in the national opioid epidemic.

The grant received by Aultman Hospital reflects the foundation’s commitment to supporting organizations on the frontlines of the addiction epidemic by advancing efforts that foster more resilient, healthier communities across Ohio.

Across Ohio, organizations like Aultman are working day in and day out to strengthen their communities that have been impacted by the opioid epidemic, said Alisha Nelson, executive director, OneOhio Recovery Foundation.

“We’re pleased to partner with Aultman to support its efforts to save lives, rebuild families affected by addiction and foster strong and resilient places to live,” Nelson said.

The recipients announced as part of the foundation’s first grant cycle were chosen after a robust review process that included evaluation by the local OneOhio Regional Board, the OneOhio Expert Panel and the foundation’s Board of Directors.

Grant recipients have demonstrated a strong commitment to addressing the opioid crisis. The funded initiatives are evidenced-based and align with Ohio’s approved abatement strategies, including prevention, recovery supports, services for impacted families and children and many more. A complete list of recipients can be found at OneOhioFoundation.com/GrantAwards.  

The OneOhio Recovery Foundation had an overwhelming response to the 2024 Regional Grant application process, with more than a half-billion dollars in funding requests submitted for the $51 million available this cycle. Organizations and leaders seeking to submit applications in the future can sign up on the foundation’s website to receive updates.


About Aultman Health System
The Aultman Health System is a nonprofit healthcare organization serving Stark and surrounding counties. The integrated healthcare system includes Aultman Hospital, Aultman Orrville Hospital, Aultman Alliance Community Hospital, the locally managed health insurance provider AultCare, The Aultman Foundation and Aultman College. With 1,032 beds, over 1,000 active providers and a team of more than 7,000 employees, Aultman is Stark County's largest provider of healthcare services. For more information, visit www.aultman.org.

About the OneOhio Recovery Foundation 
The OneOhio Recovery Foundation is a private, non-profit foundation created under the leadership of Governor Mike DeWine and Attorney General Dave Yost, and other state and local leaders, with the mission of advancing Ohio’s addiction prevention, treatment and recovery efforts now and into the future.

The foundation is governed by a 29-member board from across Ohio and is funded by 55 percent of settlement funds that Ohio is receiving from the pharmaceutical industry as a consequence of its role in the national opioid epidemic. Funds support local efforts to prevent and combat addiction and are also invested to support those efforts for the long term.