"Preparing for Total Solar Eclipse: Hospitals in NE Ohio and Florida Await Path of April's Phenomenon"

Over 100 hospitals in Ohio are preparing for the total solar eclipse on April 8, with about 14 hospitals in the path of totality. The Ohio Hospital Association has been assisting hospitals in making preparations since 2022, focusing on patient care and potential community needs. Akron Children’s Hospital is taking a three-phased approach, ensuring operational continuity, preparing for an influx of visitors, and providing solar eclipse glasses to young patients. Hospitals are also planning for potential traffic delays and cell phone challenges, drawing on lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic in their preparations.