Local public health experts address controversies around RFK Jr., COVID-19 response, more
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearing took place on Wednesday, an Akron Press Club panel spoke on Trump's ...
Justice Department curtails prosecutions for blocking reproductive health care facilities
President Donald Trump’s new Justice Department leadership is curtailing prosecutions against people accused of blocking ...
Ohio State University failed to protect nurses from workplace violence, complaint alleges
Health care workers experience a staggering amount of workplace violence compared to all other industries, including verbal ...
Who is running for Ohio governor in 2026? Race is on to replace term-limited Mike DeWine
DeWine cannot run for reelection in 2026 because of term limits. Lt. Gov. Jon Husted planned to run as DeWine's successor, ...
Ohio Department of Health provides update on seasonal and respiratory illnesses, including flu, COVID, RSV, and norovirus
Regarding avian influenza, while there have been outbreaks in poultry farms and flocks, there have been no reported human cases in Ohio. However, the doctor cautioned that people should avoid contact ...
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Respiratory illnesses peaking across Ohio
The Ohio Department of Health held a press briefing to address growing health concerns regarding the spread of respiratory viruses during the peak period for transmission.
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Dr. Amy Acton, former Ohio Department of Health director, is running for governor
Former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton helped lead the state through the first months of the COVID-19 ...
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Ohio Suicides Decreased in 2023 for First Time in Three Years
January 23, 2025, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Health: (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—The number of suicide deaths in Ohio declined for the first time in three years in 2023, decreasing about 1% from ...
Suicide deaths down in Ohio: Department of Health
(WKBN) — The number of suicide deaths in Ohio declined for the first time in three years in 2023. The Department of Health released the numbers Thursday, saying the decrease was about 1 percent.
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Ohio Department of Health discusses respiratory illness, suicide report from 2023
ODH Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, hosted the conference along with Director of Ohio Department of Mental Health and ...
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Attorney General Dave Yost announces bid for Ohio gubernatorial race; here’s a breakdown of current contenders
Political leadership is shifting in the state of Ohio. Since Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine appointed Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to fill Vice ...
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Ohio Department of Health releases illness numbers and 2023 suicide report
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -On Thursday, Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director, Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff gave an update on two important health issues in the state. First, there are a handful of ...