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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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Cyberattack on largest health insurance payment system …

WebArlington Health's five central Ohio locations are just one of hundreds of healthcare providers throughout the country that are struggling as the nation's largest …

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

WebFour 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 …

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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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Ohio’s Hospital Capacity Data In 10 Charts WOSU Public …

WebThe Ohio Department of Health released records of staffed hospital capacity to Eye on Ohio from March 16 through Nov. 20. Eye on Ohio has requested the most …

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

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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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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Wellness Wednesday: Urgent care clinics stepping in to …

WebTo help ease the crisis, special mental health urgent care clinics are stepping in. Whether it’s eating better, exercising more or yearly checkups, evidence shows it can …

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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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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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DeWine, Ohio State University announce decade-long mental …

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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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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Indoor pollution can make you sick. Here's how to keep your …

WebPoor indoor air quality can have health consequences that range from irritation of the eyes, nose and throat to headaches and dizziness to asthma attacks. It's …

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States find a downside to mandatory reporting laws meant to …

WebMore than 60 years ago, policymakers in Colorado embraced the idea that early intervention could prevent child abuse and save lives. The state's requirement that …

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Ageism in health care is more common than you might think, and …

WebA recent study found that older people spend an average of 21 days a year on medical appointments. Kathleen Hayes can believe it. Hayes lives in Chicago and has …

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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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CDC: Ohio currently has highest flu cases in US, highest of state's …

WebDuring the week of Feb. 24, there were over 700 flu hospitalizations in the state, with 80 of those in central Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Health.

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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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Ohio Department of Health warns of rise of syphilis, measles

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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After Dobbs, doctors say more people are turning to permanent

WebThat includes states like Indiana and Missouri - where abortion is banned with very limited exceptions, and states like Ohio, Iowa and Wisconsin where bans are …

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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 by …

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A 100-degree heat wave in Gaza offers a sweltering glimpse of a …

WebRAFAH, Gaza Strip — For two sweltering days this week, as temperatures topped 100 degrees Fahrenheit, Mohammad Ayash's tent had become unbearable — so …

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