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...
Gov. Mike DeWine, first lady receive COVID-19 vaccinations
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DeWine outlines Phase 1B vaccine distribution timeline
DeWine outlines Phase 1B vaccine distribution timeline | The process to vaccinate those in each county will vary depending on the provider.
COLUMBUS – Ohio...
Penn State to offer 2 webinars on mental health first aid
Penn State to offer 2 webinars on mental health first aid | Learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness...
Penn State offering webinar on healthy eating, weight management
Penn State offering webinar on healthy eating, weight management | The program also covers nutrition, shopping and time management.
Penn State Extension is inviting the...
Ohio launches tracking dashboard for COVID-19 vaccines
Ohio launches tracking dashboard for COVID-19 vaccines | The dashboard will list the number of people vaccinated in Ohio and will be sortable by...
Veterans Affairs expands emergency military caregiver respite fund
Veterans Affairs expands emergency military caregiver respite fund | The fund is expected to cover 75,000 hours of care for more than 3,000 veteran...
Revised Ohio health order adds restrictions to group gatherings
Revised Ohio health order adds restrictions to group gatherings | In order to minimize the spread of COVID-19, wedding receptions, funeral repasts and other...
Virtual Fall Lupus Summit to feature expert panel, Q&A
Virtual Fall Lupus Summit to feature expert panel, Q&A | The summit gives patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals the opportunity to explore a variety...
Mahoning County to offer flu shots at Stambaugh Auditorium
Mahoning County to offer flu shots at Stambaugh Auditorium | Participants must have an appointment. No walk-in visits will be permitted.
Mahoning County Public Health...
Ohio Public Health elevates Mahoning County to Risk Level 3/Red
Mahoning County Public Health was alerted Thursday afternoon that Mahoning County has increased from Risk Level 2/Orange to Risk Level 3/Red in the Ohio...
‘Good Grief in the COVID Era’ set for Penn State Shenango
‘Good Grief in the COVID Era’ set for Penn State Shenango | The virtual talk will discuss grief and loss, and the importance of...
Ohio Suicide Prevention starts back-to-school awareness campaign
Ohio Suicide Prevention starts back-to-school awareness campaign | The initiative coincides with National Suicide Prevention Month.
The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation launched its back-to-school campaign...
Family and medical leave in the era of COVID-19
Family and medical leave in the era of COVID-19 | In the past few months, Family and Medical Leave Act protections have been expanded...
Trumbull Regional to resume elective procedures, surgeries
Trumbull Regional Medical Center, a Steward Family hospital, announced it will resume offering elective health care procedures previously delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.
As part...
Mercy Health introduces COVID-19 virtual assistant, risk-assessment tool
YOUNGSTOWN, March 25 – As COVID-19 circumstances continue to evolve, the volume of questions, concerns, and clinical needs is growing rapidly, and providing patients...
Steward launches telehealth for online patient medical care
March 26 – Steward Health Care today announced the implementation of telehealth visits, including the use of Microsoft Teams and FaceTime appointments with Steward...
Alzheimer’s Association: Coronavirus presents unique challenges for care
While the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of millions in this country and around the world, the novel coronavirus presents unique challenges for more...
Cleveland Whiskey, Cleveland Clinic collaborate on hand sanitizer
CLEVELAND, March 24 – Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Whiskey are collaborating to formulate, blend and bottle hand sanitizer for the health system. A sufficient...
Mercy Health opens third flu clinic at Wick Primary Care
Mercy Health opens third flu clinic at Wick Primary Care – Mercy Health Youngstown is announcing the opening of a third flu clinic for...
