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Gov. Mike DeWine signs a law to protect Ohio patients from sexual abuse by doctors, but plans to veto another bill
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Patients will be better protected from sexual abuse by doctors and other medical professionals under a law signed by Gov. Mike DeWine. And he… Read More
DeWine signs law to protect Ohio patients from sex abuse by docs, but plans to veto another bill
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Patients will be better protected from sexual abuse by doctors and other medical professionals under a law signed by Gov. Mike DeWine. And he… Read More
A health clinic opens on Logan High School’s campus for staff and students
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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LOGAN, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — A new health clinic aiming to combat a shortage in primary healthcare providers opened Monday on the Logan High School campus. The district built… Read More
With few MDs practicing in rural areas, a different type of doctor is filling the gap
By: Tony Leys | KFF Health News
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WINTERSET, Iowa (KFF Health News) — For 35 years, this town’s residents have brought all manner of illnesses, aches, and worries to Kevin de Regnier’s storefront clinic on the courthouse… Read More
Abortion bans drive off doctors and close clinics, putting other health care at risk
By: Julie Rovner | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — The rush in conservative states to ban abortion after the overturn of Roe v. Wade is resulting in a startling consequence that abortion opponents may not have… Read More
More states are requiring patients to give consent for medical students performing pelvic exams
By: Samantha Hendrickson | Jesse Bedayn | AP
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A new batch of states are looking to legislate the level of informed consent when it comes to medical students performing pelvic exams for educational purposes… Read More
A doctors group says an abortion ballot issue can’t wait, preparing for 2023 ballot
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — One of two groups that wants to put a proposed constitutional amendment before voters that would guarantee abortion rights says it is ready to… Read More
Elective Surgeries May Resume, Finances At Rural Hospitals Still Threatened By COVID-19
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — On Wednesday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signaled that restrictions on elective medical procedures may ease soon. Still, it may take time for hospitals to catch up… Read More
W. Va. Physician Gets Probation on Drug Charge
By: Associated Press
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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia physician has been sentenced to probation for writing fraudulent prescriptions so he could get drugs. Chad Poage also was ordered Monday in federal… Read More
Creative Recruiting Helps Rural Hospitals Overcome Doctor Shortages
Recruiting doctors to come to work in rural hospitals has always been a challenge, especially in a hot job market. But some hospitals in remote areas are finding ways to lure much-needed talent.