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List of Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana Program Could Grow by Three
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Two of the medical conditions rejected for inclusion in Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Control Program last year are getting another chance this year. An Ohio State Medical Board committee will, once… Read More
Another West Virginia Hospital Announces Cutbacks
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Gov. Jim Justice says he’s starting to form a rural medicine task force after cutbacks were announced at yet another West Virginia hospital. The governor on… Read More
Ohio Flu Hospitalizations Reach Highest Number This Season
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio health officials say flu hospitalizations reached their highest number for the 2019-2020 season. The Ohio Department of Health said Friday 832 people were hospitalized between… Read More
Ohio Investigating Another Possible Case of Coronavirus
By: Tana Weingartner | WVXU
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The Ohio Dept. of Health is investigating another potential case of novel coronavirus. The agency reiterates the risk to Ohioans of contracting the disease remains low and there are no… Read More
Ohio Medicaid Seeks Ideas for Improving Patient Experiences
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s Medicaid department is asking for input from companies and organizations familiar with the program on how to improve the experience of patients. A formal request… Read More
Researchers Link Autism To A System That Insulates Brain Wiring
By: Jon Hamilton | NPR
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Brains affected by autism appear to share a problem with cells that make myelin, the insulating coating surrounding nerve fibers that controls the speed at which the fibers convey electrical signals.
Why The World Cares More About The New Coronavirus Than The Flu
By: Nurith Aizenman | NPR
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Every year, viruses like influenza kill hundreds of thousands worldwide — yet countries don’t respond with lockdowns or airport screenings. Here’s why they’re doing so over the coronavirus outbreak.
Rush Limbaugh Says He Has Been Diagnosed With Advanced Lung Cancer
By: Merrit Kennedy | NPR
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“This has happened, and my intention is to come here every day I can,” the conservative talk show host told his listeners on Monday. He said the diagnosis was confirmed by two medical institutions.
Trump Declares Coronavirus A Public Health Emergency And Restricts Travel From China
By: Allison Aubrey | NPR
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The coronovirus has been declared a public health emergency in the U.S. and Trump Administration officials say the govenment is taking measures to contain the spread of the virus.
Life Expectancy Rose Slightly In 2018, As Drug Overdose Deaths Fell
The turnaround is welcome news after rising drug overdose and suicide rates had pushed life expectancy down since 2014. Could America be turning the tide on opioid addiction?
Governor DeWine Warns Ohioans About A Virus More Deadly Than Coronavirus
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Two Miami University students are quarantined for possible Coronavirus. The state’s top health officials are watching for more possible infections. But Ohio Governor Mike DeWine says there’s another deadly virus… Read More
20,000 Ohioans Set to Lose SNAP Benefits Under Trump Adminstration Rule Change
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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20,000 childless adults who are considered able-bodied and receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in 29 Ohio counties will soon be getting letters telling them their benefits are being cut… Read More
Regional Schools Close Friday Due to Illness
By: WOUB News Team
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ALBANY, Ohio — An uptick in the flu and flu-like symptoms led to more area schools closing on Friday. Among the schools making the announcement were: Adena Local Schools (Also closed… Read More
Trump Administration Offers States A Way To Block Grant Medicaid
By: Selena Simmons-Duffin | NPR
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States can now apply to set up their Medicaid program with capped funding from the federal government. With this move, the administration delivers on a long-held conservative goal.
Where Trump’s 2019 State Of The Union Promises Stand
By: Barbara Sprunt | Domenico Montanaro | NPR
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The State of the Union this year may make for a seriously awkward moment. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will be seated over President Trump’s left shoulder Tuesday, less than two… Read More
Report Finds Many Ohio Valley Communities At Deep Disadvantage in Health, Wealth
By: Becca Schimmel | Ohio Valley ReSource
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A new report finds the Ohio Valley has some of the most disadvantaged communities in the country. The study comes from the University of Michigan’s Poverty Solutions, an initiative to eliminate or… Read More
Worried About Catching The New Coronavirus? In The U.S., Flu Is A Bigger Threat
By: Allison Aubrey | NPR
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At least 8,000 people have died from the flu in the U.S. this season. The good news: Easy steps you can take now to protect against the flu may also help you steer clear of the new coronavirus.
Report: Ohio’s Dialysis Patients Are Getting Good Care
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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More than 17,000 Ohioans depend on dialysis treatments multiple times each week. And a new report shows Ohioans who need that care are largely getting it. The Ohio Collaborative Dialysis… Read More
As China’s Coronavirus Cases Rise, U.S. Agencies Map Out Domestic Containment Plans
By: Richard Harris | NPR
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With cases growing quickly abroad, the federal government announced several measures to prevent the new coronavirus from taking hold in the U.S.
Superintendent: Athens School Safe After Improperly Applied Disinfectant Wiped Down
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio — An Athens school is now deemed safe after an “error” while disinfecting classrooms. The building had to be tested to ensure an improperly applied corrosive disinfectant had been… Read More
Parents Asked to Watch for Symptoms After Disinfectant Improperly Applied at Athens School
By: WOUB News Team
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(UPDATE – 4:40 p.m.) The Athens City-County Health Department tested East-West Elementary Tuesday afternoon and determined the level of Q.T. 3 was safe. Superintendent Gibbs said the school district called the… Read More
Two Miami University Students Being Monitored for Possible Coronavirus
By: Tana Weingartner | WVXU
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Updated 3:15 p.m. The Butler County Health Department says two Miami University students are being monitored for the coronavirus. The students had recently traveled to China. Miami says in a statement that… Read More
High Number of Flu Cases Closes Entire Ross County School District
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio school system planed to reopen Tuesday after a high number of flu cases canceled classes for the district. The Zane Trace Local district is… Read More
Lawmakers Say Copay Assistance Bill Would Lower Patients’ Out-Of-Pocket Costs
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Some Ohioans who rely on copay assistance programs to help with expensive medications are finding that their insurance companies are no longer allowing those payments to apply to their deductibles…. Read More
CHIP Info Session
The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) is a research-tested lifestyle intervention designed to prevent, arrest, and facilitate the reversal of many common chronic diseases. This program provides support to individuals… Read More
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