Wexner Medical Center resuming total joint replacements, overnight surgeries

Columbus-based Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center will resume performing surgeries and procedures that require overnight stays June 10, the Clermont Sun reports.

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What you should know:

1. The decision follows guidance from state Gov. Mike DeWine.

2. Wexner will begin performing bariatric, cardiac and joint replacement procedures starting next week, as well as others that require overnight stays.

3. The health system had already started performing outpatient surgeries.

4. The health system has implemented several precautions to ensure patient safety during COVID-19.

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