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Dr. Amy Acton reflects on early pandemic days in new …

Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic spread around the world, a new PBS documentary series, "The Invisible Shield," reviews how the field of public health was instrumental in saving lives in the U.S."Invisible Shield is really about the fact that we don't see public health as saving our lives every day,” said Dr. Amy Acton, former director of the Ohio Department of Health.

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Cyberattack on largest health insurance payment system …

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OhioHealth Announces New Hospital In Pickerington

WEBOhioHealth announced Monday it will be building a new hospital in Pickerington. The health system released its plans to build a six-story, over 200,000 …

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Ohio's major rivers see dramatic health improvement over …

WEBOhio's major waterways' water quality have vastly improved over the last 35 years per results of a new study conducted by the state over two years from 2020 to …

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Fewer Ohioans are on the state’s Medicaid rolls than a …

WEBShutterstock.com. A generic hospital bill. More than 650,000 Ohioans have lost their Medicaid coverage since the COVID-19 public health emergency ended, …

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Ohio Water Health WOSU Public Media

WEBThe Cuyahoga River has come a long way since the fire 50 years ago. But it still faces an environmental threat in the form of stormwater and development.

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New Ohio tool compares nursing home quality WOSU …

WEBA new state tool to research and weigh different nursing communities around Ohio went live Wednesday, Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Aging Director …

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Ohio Department of Health warns of rise of syphilis, …

WEBOhio health officials say if you get the measles vaccine, you are well protected against the virus. The Ohio Department of Health is supplying free syphilis …

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DeWine, Ohio State University announce decade-long …

WEBTen Ohio universities will embark on a 10-year mental health study, assisted by an initial $20 million grant from the state, state and higher education leaders …

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Home Visits Help Parents Overcome Tough Histories, …

WEBA program that provides $400 million in federal funds for the visits expires next month. Advocates and providers hope it will be reauthorized and even expanded, …

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Northeast Ohio small businesses face health insurance …

WEBNortheast Ohio small businesses work through complexities. Providing healthcare for employees can be challenging for startups. A 2023 survey found that only …

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Hospital service closures in Miami County raise concern for rural

WEBWhen two health care units closed in Miami County early this year, it raised concerns about health care access in the rural region. In February, Premier Health …

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As bird flu spreads in cows, here are 4 big questions scientists are

WEBIt's been a month since the surprising discovery of bird flu in dairy cattle, and each week seems to bring more surprises.. Take the latest revelation: viral fragments in …

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Amish Paradise: Living Uninsured But Healthy In Rural Ohio

WEBHolmes is one of the healthiest counties in Ohio. It’s also the least insured: according to the census, more than 20% of the population does not have health …

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Ohio Ranks Among Worst In Country For Health Disparities

WEBLast year, nearly 1.6 million Ohioans lived in poverty. A new study is connecting poverty with health, showing where you live in Ohio has a lot to do with how …

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Senate's Health Bill Would Make Life Easier For Some Small …

WEBSome small businesses buy their health plans through trade associations. The GOP health bills would make those cheaper. But that could also make employer …

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GOP Health Bill Penalizes Patients Who Let Insurance Lapse

WEBIn some states, a break in health coverage of more than 63 days would let insurers charge premiums of any price for a year — putting health insurance out of …

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One year into Callery Pear tree ban, invasive species still blooming

WEBCallery Pear trees were once a popular ornamental species across Ohio. The landscaping-favorites can still be found throughout the state in yards and along the …

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DRC is seeing its worst mpox outbreak — but has no vaccines or

WEBIn the Democratic Republic of Congo, the fight against mpox – previously known as monkeypox – is entering a new phase. While many are anxious to contain the …

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Alabama's largest hospital says it is halting IVF treatments in wake …

WEBFrozen embryos and sperm are stored in liquid nitrogen at a fertility clinic in Florida. The Alabama Supreme Court ruling stems from wrongful death cases brought …

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For patients with disabilities, this doctor prioritizes independence

WEBKevin Carlson, with nurse Joshua Lee (right) and respiratory therapist Eric Mathewson (left), watches a WWE match on October 2, 2023 in San Jose, Calif. From …

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