January 28, 2026
Shawnee State University and Adena Health will celebrate the launch of a new educational partnership with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 1:30 p.m. at the PACCAR Medical Education Center in Chillicothe.
The partnership expands access to nursing, business and health care-related academic programs, creating new pathways for students while supporting regional workforce development.
The ceremony will include remarks from university and Adena Health leadership, followed by a ribbon cutting. Guests are invited to enjoy refreshments and guided tours of the PACCAR Medical Education Center.
By combining Shawnee State's academic programs with Adena Health's professional and clinical environment, the partnership will provide hands-on learning opportunities and strengthen the region's workforce.
Adena Health
Adena Health is an independent, not-for-profit health care system committed to its mission of being “called to serve our communities.” For more than 130 years, Adena has provided high-quality, compassionate care to more than 368,000 residents across nine counties in south central and southern Ohio. The organization operates four hospitals with a total of 341 beds and employs over 3,300 individuals, including more than 400 physicians and advanced practice providers, through a network of more than 40 locations. Adena offers a full range of services, including emergency and urgent care, primary and specialty care, and advanced specialties in orthopedics and sports medicine, heart and vascular care, oncology, pediatrics, and women’s health. For more information, visit Adena.org.
Shawnee State University
Shawnee State University (SSU) is a student-focused public university offering small class sizes, personal attention, more than 70 majors, and faculty members who are experts in their fields. SSU is a place where professors know their students by name, and where students can make a name for themselves. Located on the banks of the Ohio River in historic Portsmouth, Ohio, Shawnee State University was established in 1986 and offers nationally ranked and regionally recognized programs. In addition to its College of Arts & Sciences and College of Business & Engineering Technology, SSU recently launched a College of Health & Human Services dedicated to meeting the tremendous workforce needs of our region and positively impacting the overall health and well-being of our community.