Health & Wellness
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Ohio law banning gender-affirming care and trans athletes heads to Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk
Health & Wellness, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, News, Spotlight, Statehouse and Around OhioCOLUMBUS, Ohio — DECEMBER 13: Advocates for the trans community protest outside the Senate Chamber while inside lawmakers debated and passed HB 68 that bans gender-affirming care for transgender youth and bars transgender kids from participating on sports teams, December 13, 2023, at the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Graham Stokes for Ohio Capital…
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Recreational marijuana is legal in Ohio, but bills are trying to change the law
BUCKEYE LAKE, Ohio — AUGUST 17: Workers remove lower leaves from marijuana plants to increase the growth above in a flowering room, August 17, 2023, at PharmaCann, Inc.’s cultivation and processing facility in Buckeye Lake, Ohio. (Photo by Graham Stokes for Ohio Capital Journal) BY: MEGAN HENRY – Ohio Capital Journal Marijuana is now legal in Ohio,…
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Mental Health Awareness Basketball Games at Loveland High School
Education, Entertainment, Events, Health & Wellness, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, Sports, SpotlightLoveland, Ohio – The Loveland High School Hope Squad will host its 2nd annual Mental Health Awareness Basketball Games on Thursday, January 11 (Women vs. Winton Woods) and Friday, January 12 (Men vs. Winton Woods). Local organizations will be at the games to share important mental health resources with our community. They are asking all…
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Better Blend: Smoothie Shop is Local Dietician Approved
Food & Restaurants, Health & Wellness, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, Region and Beyond, SpotlightRegistered and Licensed Dietitian Emily Mobley of Gray Nutrition Promoted Post Loveland, Ohio – In case you missed it, healthy smoothie shop, Better Blend, opened its doors to the Loveland community this past August. Located in historic downtown Loveland on the bike trail, Better Blend serves up low-calorie, low-sugar, high-protein smoothies that boast clean ingredients…
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Loveland City School District Preschool registration is now open
Education, Health & Wellness, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, SpotlightLoveland Magazine file photo Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City Schools Preschool program was developed to serve children 3-5 years of age with a wide variety of disabilities qualifying for special education services in response to a federal mandate. The District says that the program model includes children with typical development to provide a more…
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More than 342,000 Ohioans have lost their Medicaid coverage since April
File photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images. Ohioans can lose their Medicaid coverage before they are no longer eligible or they can be unenrolled for procedural reasons BY: MEGAN HENRY – Ohio Capital Journal More than 342,000 Ohioans have lost their Medicaid coverage so far since the COVID-19 pandemic protections ended April 1, according to the Ohio Department of Medicaid. Ohioans…
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Partnership to Distribute Free COVID-19 Tests to Schools Across the Country
School districts may distribute these tests for free to students, staff, parents, and school communities, with the expectation that millions of tests will be sent out in the coming months – allowing schools to stock nurses’ offices, distribute at events, send tests home with students or parents, and more. On Wednesday, the Administration for Strategic…
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Warren County Health District: Extremely high number of pediatric pneumonia cases
Photo from the The Christ Hospital Health Network A Press Release from the Warren County Health District The Warren County Health District has received an extremely high number of pediatric pneumonia cases being reported this fall season. Since August, there have been 142 cases of pediatric pneumonia reported. Not only is this above the county…
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Inspirational Santa’s to benefit Cancer Charity
On Saturday December 9th from noon – 11pm, expect to see plenty of Party-going, bar-hopping Cincinnatians dressed up for Cincinnati’s 16th annual SantaCon event. This annual event spreads Holiday cheer across the tri-state as Santa’s parade around town visiting some of their favorite gathering places. Participating partners throughout OTR, CBD, Mt. Adams, Newport, and Covington…
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Christ Hospital: RSV Poses Serious Risks for Newborns, Seniors
From the The Christ Hospital Health Network Feel like you’re hearing a lot more about “RSV” lately? You’re not alone. Respiratory Syncytial Virus is a common and potentially serious viral infection that affects people of all ages, especially newborns and older adults. “RSV is a seasonal virus, and it tends to come on in the…
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