Penn State webinar to explore stigma in substance abuse recovery
An upcoming Penn State Extension webinar, titled “Stigma and Substance Use,” will focus on how stigma impacts recovery and ways to reduce stigma by...
Mercy Health mammography van to visit area locations in February
The Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center (JACBCC) Mobile Mammography Unit will be traveling around northeast Ohio throughout February.
The mobile unit moves from location...
Mercy Health mammography van to visit area locations in December
The Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center (JACBCC) Mobile Mammography Unit will be traveling around northeast Ohio throughout the month of December.
The mobile unit...
Cleveland Clinic survey reveals men’s top health concerns as they age
A new national survey by Cleveland Clinic reveals which health issues men are most concerned about as they age, and explores many of the...
Community Hospice, Lit Youngstown to offer grief-writing group
Community Hospice and Lit Youngstown will offer a six-week community writing group for anyone experiencing grief at any stage. The group will meet 6-8...
Infant Health Fair set for Saturday, May 14 at Eastwood Mall
Mercy Health, Akron Children's Hospital and the Trumbull County Health Department will host an Infant Health Fair on Saturday at the Eastwood Mall.
The event...
Mercy Health mammography van to visit area locations in May
The Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center (JACBCC) Mobile Mammography Unit will be traveling around northeast Ohio throughout the month of May.
The state-of-the-art mobile...
Mercy Health to collect medications April 30 during Drug Take Back Day
Mercy Health – Youngstown is participating in the annual Drug Take Back Initiative on Saturday, April 30, which offers the community an opportunity to...
Mercy Health mammography van to visit area locations April 25-30
The Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center (JACBCC) Mobile Mammography Unit will be traveling around northeast Ohio throughout the last week of April. Mercy Health...
CDC: What to know about lettuce, leafy greens, food safety
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is currently investigating one E. coli outbreak and two Listeria outbreaks linked to packaged salads. One Listeria outbreak is...
Fiber – the carb that helps you manage diabetes
We all need fiber to keep our internal plumbing humming like a fine-tuned engine. But most U.S. adults only get about half the fiber...
Youngstown City Health District to distribute Covid-19 home test kits
Youngstown City Health District will distribute free Covid-19 home test kits Wednesday, Dec. 22 and Wednesday, Dec. 29 at the Eugenia Atkinson Recreation Center, 903 Otis...
Congregation Ohev Beth Sholom to host vaccination clinic Dec. 14
The Youngstown City Health District will host a COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinic 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 14 at Congregation Ohev Beth Sholom...
Cognition test predicts early signs of dementia sooner, study says
Many people experience forgetfulness as they age, but it’s often difficult to tell if these memory issues are a normal part of aging or...
Cleveland Clinic study finds blood pressure spike during pandemic
A study analyzing over 450,000 people from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, found significant increases in blood pressure readings during the...
Mahoning County Public Health to offer COVID vaccinations Thursday
Mahoning County Public Health will offer COVID vaccinations Thursday, Sept. 16 at 50 Westchester Drive in Austintown.
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be available...
Meijer encourages early seasonal flu shots, despite ‘vaccine fatigue’
Despite many people experiencing vaccine fatigue due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, Meijer pharmacists are urging patients to get their flu shots as flu...
Columbiana County Health District scheduling third-dose vaccines
The Columbiana County Health District is scheduling third-dose vaccines for eligible immunocompromised individuals, 18 years of age or older, who have completed their primary...
Department of Natural Resources advises public on songbird deaths
Recently, it has been observed that songbirds in Ohio are being affected by a disease. The primary species affected at this time are blue jays,...
Ohio to exempt fully vaccinated nursing home staff from routine testing
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Long-term care/nursing facility testing order...
