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...
Mill Creek MetroParks announces winter road closures
Mill Creek MetroParks announces winter road closures. Effective Dec. 3, the following roads in Mill Creek Park will be closed to vehicular traffic for...
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...
Study: Majority of U.S. adults say access to local trails is important
Three in four U.S. adults agree it is important that they have access to public walking, hiking and biking trails close to home, according...
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...
DeWine announces effort to assist veteran-serving organizations
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced a new effort to offer state assistance to veteran-serving organizations in Ohio.
As part of an effort led by the...
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...
South Side Academy seeks donations for kindergarten biking program
South Side Academy is seeking donations for its kindergarten biking program. Children could soon be riding bikes in their physical-education classes, but they need to...
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...
‘Dining with Diabetes’ webinar at Penn State Extension
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Individuals who want to learn how to better manage diabetes can now register for a series of webinars offered by...
DeWine outlines Ohio’s timeline for Phase 1B vaccine distribution
COLUMBUS – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted today provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Phase 1B...
Penn State to offer 2 webinars on mental health first aid in February
Penn State Extension will offer two webinars in February on mental health first aid. Participants will learn how to identify, understand and respond to...
Jan. 18: Penn State sets webinar on healthy eating, weight management
Penn State Extension is inviting the public to learn how to better manage weight through healthy eating during its “Let’s Cook at Home” class...
Veterans Affairs expands emergency military caregiver respite fund
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced the nationwide expansion of Respite Relief for Military and Veteran Caregivers,...
Nov. 7: Penn State Extension to offer webinar on vegetarian meal planning
Tips for eating healthy plant-based meals will be the focus of the webinar hosted by Penn State Extension from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on...
