In a formal letter to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center CEO John J. Warner, MD, University President Ted Carter, and The Ohio State University Board of Trustees, the Ohio Nurses Association has called on University leadership to remove Leslie Wexner's name from campus buildings, including the new University Hospital tower. In light of Wexner's association with Jeffrey Epstein—who was convicted of trafficking and sexually abusing young girls—Ohio State must make a choice between standing with survivors or protecting the wealthy and powerful. If there is no commitment from Ohio State leadership to remove Wexner's name, ONA will hold an informational picket on February 22 at noon at Phyllis A. Jones Legacy Park to stand visibly and unapologetically with survivors.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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