/health-mental-health-aging Health/Mental Health/Aging en-US Copyright Thu, 14 Apr 2022 18:09:51 GMT /government-politics/2022-04-14/democrats-warn-many-medicaid-recipients-in-ohio-could-lose-coverage-soon They fear the new process to determine eligibility will make it hard for poor Ohioans to maintain coverage. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 18:09:51 GMT /government-politics/2022-04-14/democrats-warn-many-medicaid-recipients-in-ohio-could-lose-coverage-soon Jo Ingles /health/2021-09-23/exhausted-medical-workers-an-increasing-number-of-patients-a-looming-health-care-crisis-in-ohio And hospitals say everyone who needs a hospital could suffer as a result. Fri, 24 Sep 2021 01:34:31 GMT /health/2021-09-23/exhausted-medical-workers-an-increasing-number-of-patients-a-looming-health-care-crisis-in-ohio Jo Ingles /health-mental-health-aging/2021-09-13/some-ohio-hospitals-are-at-or-nearing-capacity-right-now A spokesman for the Ohio Hospital Association says contingency plans are being made. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 18:41:14 GMT /health-mental-health-aging/2021-09-13/some-ohio-hospitals-are-at-or-nearing-capacity-right-now Jo Ingles /health/2021-08-19/ohio-nursing-homes-brace-for-loss-of-staff-and-possible-closures-due-to-new-federal-mandate The lobbying group for those facilities warns a new requirement that staff is vaccinated will have unintended consequences. Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:21:47 GMT /health/2021-08-19/ohio-nursing-homes-brace-for-loss-of-staff-and-possible-closures-due-to-new-federal-mandate Jo Ingles /health-mental-health-aging/2021-07-26/state-health-department-recommends-vaccines-for-students-teachers-returning-to-classroom While the school districts are prohibited from mandating people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the Ohio Department of Health is issuing guidance strongly… Mon, 26 Jul 2021 20:38:44 GMT /health-mental-health-aging/2021-07-26/state-health-department-recommends-vaccines-for-students-teachers-returning-to-classroom Andy Chow /health-mental-health-aging/2020-08-04/amy-acton-steps-down-as-dewines-chief-health-adviser Dr. Amy Acton, the chief health adviser to Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio), is officially leaving the administration. This is another transition for Acton who… Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:09:04 GMT /health-mental-health-aging/2020-08-04/amy-acton-steps-down-as-dewines-chief-health-adviser Andy Chow /health-mental-health-aging/2020-02-26/ohio-has-more-than-200-in-self-quarantine-as-precaution-to-coronavirus Public health officials from around the world are keeping a watchful eye on the spread of the coronavirus as more countries are reporting an increase in… Wed, 26 Feb 2020 21:51:33 GMT /health-mental-health-aging/2020-02-26/ohio-has-more-than-200-in-self-quarantine-as-precaution-to-coronavirus Andy Chow /health-mental-health-aging/2019-12-26/proposed-ohio-law-stops-coaches-from-implementing-one-sport-rule Lawmakers want to crack down on schools and coaches that force students to participate in only one extra-curricular activity. They say the one-sport rule… Thu, 26 Dec 2019 22:15:23 GMT /health-mental-health-aging/2019-12-26/proposed-ohio-law-stops-coaches-from-implementing-one-sport-rule Andy Chow /health-mental-health-aging/2019-12-26/ohio-hospitals-investing-more-in-community-programs An analysis found that hospitals around Ohio invested more than $6 billion in community issues. These are programs that take health and wellness outside… Thu, 26 Dec 2019 13:09:41 GMT /health-mental-health-aging/2019-12-26/ohio-hospitals-investing-more-in-community-programs Andy Chow /health-mental-health-aging/2019-10-31/bill-would-make-insulin-more-affordable-for-diabetics Diabetics who depend on insulin to live often find themselves paying hundreds, sometimes more than $1000 a month, for that medication. A new bill would… Thu, 31 Oct 2019 16:56:34 GMT /health-mental-health-aging/2019-10-31/bill-would-make-insulin-more-affordable-for-diabetics Jo Ingles