 May 23, 2024
Welcome John Annarino, OhioMHAS Chief of Staff
Starting Tuesday, May 28, John Annarino will continue his 33 years of state service as he joins the OhioMHAS team. In this new role as Chief of Staff, John will lead our critical programs in treatment, community services, and criminal justice.
John previously served as Chief Medical and Health Officer at the Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) where he led health care reform, creating a cutting-edge health care delivery system. He also led BWC's managed care, provider relations, and other operations. John previously served as BWC’s Chief Legal Officer and as the Ohio Industrial Commission's Executive Director. And, for the past three years, he concurrently worked as Senior Advisor to the Director of the Ohio Department of Health. Outside of state government, John has also served as adjunct faculty at Columbus State Community College for over 38 years, and as adjunct faculty at Ohio Dominican University where he taught business ethics in the MBA program.
John, a Flyers fan, world traveler, and mountaineer who has climbed to the Summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Julian Alps of Slovenia, Machu Picchu in Peru, and the Great Wall of China, earned a law degree from Capital University, and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice (with minors in philosophy and political science) from the University of Dayton.
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OhioMHAS' Mental Health Walk - Last Call
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, OhioMHAS SOT staff will enjoy a one-mile walk today, Thursday, May 12, from 12:30-1 p.m. We will head west to the Riverfront and back in a loop around downtown that will take approximately 30 minutes to walk.
Research shows that spending as little as 15 minutes each day outside can significantly enhance mental health, reduce stress, and uplift your mood. Plus, it's a great way to catch up with coworkers you don't see often. So let's meet at 12:30 this afternoon outside Rhodes Tower and promote good mental health!
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Columbus Metropolitan Club In-Person Forum May 15
 Director Cornyn served as a featured panelist last week at the Columbus Metropolitan Club, a community organization that explores public policy issues, current events, and lessons in leadership through weekly luncheon forums. Last week's forum, titled "Thriving Minds: Solving Ohio’s Mental Health Crisis," was hosted by Primary One Health CEO and former Ohio Legislator Charleta Tavares.
While addressing the audience, Director Cornyn defined what mental health is, touted Governor DeWine's elevation of Ohio's Crisis Continuum – specifically mobile response services and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and mentioned the importance of filtering our work through a culturally appropriate lens.
Director Cornyn joined fellow featured panelists Andriel Ugbomeh, CEO of Healing Without Limits Counseling and Consulting and Erika Clark Jones, CEO of the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County.
Pictured: CMC staff, sponsors, and fellow panelists
May is Stroke Awareness Month
Stroke, the fifth-leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S., occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the oxygen it needs and brain cells die.
After a stroke, people often experience emotional and behavioral changes, in addition to physical changes. Depression is common after stroke, affecting about one-third to two-thirds of all survivors. Anxiety and pseudobulbar affect (uncontrollable mood swings) can also occur. If you notice any of these mental health conditions in a loved one who suffered a stroke, it is important to notify their health care provider. Untreated, mental health issues can lead to the stroke survivor being in the hospital longer and can limit their recovery.
Recognizing stroke warning signs and calling 911 immediately may make the difference between a strong recovery or long-term disability, survival or death. Learn to spot the signs someone is having a stroke.
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