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Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center Warns of ‘tranq-dope,’ ‘benzo-dope’ in Ohio’s Illicit Drug Supply
Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) released a public safety bulletin today alerting Ohioans to an increasing number of illicit drug samples found to contain mixtures of powerful drugs that can cause overdoses and/or skin wounds. ONIC reported that drug testing labs across Ohio recorded an eight-fold increase in drug samples containing…
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Attorneys argue for and against Ohio 24-hour abortion care waiting period pause
Getty Images By: Susan Tebben – Ohio Capital Journal Attorneys challenging Ohio’s 24-hour abortion waiting period and minimum in-person visit regulations made their arguments last Friday as to why enforcement of the laws should be paused as they fight to get them eliminated entirely. Jessie Hill represented the ACLU of Ohio, the Planned Parenthood Federation of America,…
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University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Children’s part of statewide mental health research initiative
News release from UC News SOAR Study to identify risk and resiliency factors to improve behavioral health outcomes By Tim Tedeschi The University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital are part of a collaborative research initiative designed to identify contributors to the ongoing epidemic of persistent emotional distress, suicide and drug overdose in the state…
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Retail medical and recreational cannabis sales still prohibited in Loveland
As Ohio recreational and medical cannabis markets open to anyone over the age of 21 the City of Loveland still prohibits dispensaries Loveland, Ohio – On November 7, 2023, a majority of Ohio voters approved Issue 2 to legalize the possession and use of marijuana by individuals aged 21 and over, and the sale of…
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Mosquito pool in Delhi Township tests positive for West Nile Virus
Hamilton County, Ohio – Hamilton County Public Health is reminding residents to continue to take summertime precautions against mosquito bites after mosquitoes that were recently trapped on Foley Road in Delhi Township tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). West Nile Virus is a viral disease that can be passed from mosquitoes to humans. Hamilton…
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TriHealth to offer Mammograms in Historic Downtown
Events, Health & Wellness, Health-Wellness-Disability, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, SpotlightLoveland, Ohio – TriHealth Mobile Mammography will be coming to City Hall in Historic Downtown Loveland on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 8:30 AM until 3:30 PM. Appointments are available. To schedule an appointment, call (513) 569-6565 or book online at https://app2.timetrade.com/tc/login.do?url=community.trihealthmobile. About The TriHealth Mobile Mammography Van The TriHealth Mobile Mammography van provides early breast cancer…
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More than 1 million veterans receiving benefits via PACT Act ahead of anniversary
Susan Zeier, mother-in-law of late Sgt. First Class Heath Robinson of the Ohio National Guard, speaks during a press conference on the PACT Act on July 28, 2022 while Rosie Torres, co-founder of Burn Pits 360, comforts Robinson’s daughter, Brielle Robinson. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt, States Newsroom.) By: Jennifer Shutt – Ohio Capital Journal WASHINGTON — President…
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Did you know there is a Community Garden at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church?
Food & Restaurants, Health & Wellness, Health-Wellness-Disability, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, SpotlightLoveland, Ohio – This is the second year for the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church’s Community Garden at 101 S. Lebanon Road. Listen to this story… There are 35 families sharing 32 spaces, growing vegetables and flowers. Each family pledges a donation of at least ten percent to the LIFE Food Pantry, but some…
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STABLE accounts are 529-like specialized savings and investment accounts for people living with disabilities
Health & Wellness, Health-Wellness-Disability, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, Spotlight, Statehouse and Around OhioLoveland, Ohio – Wednesday, August 14th is recognized as National ABLE Savings Day, a time to increase awareness about ABLE Account programs and their life-changing benefits. Ohio’s iteration of an ABLE program – STABLE Account – has gained popularity in recent years and seen overall participation grow from fewer than 10,000 accounts in January 2019…
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You can help LIFE Food Pantry prepare weekend food bags for students
Loveland, Ohio – Did you know that the LIFE Food Pantry prepares weekend bags for over one-hundred students each week of the school year? Your support will ensure these children have nutritious and comforting food during their weekends away from their school’s cafeteria. Currently, the biggest needs are “Ramen” and Mac & Cheese, however if…
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