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Ohio legislators, medical leader fear vaccine hesitancy, health care impacts if RFK Jr. confirmed
Health & Wellness, Health-Wellness-Disability, Latest Stories, News, Region and Beyond, Spotlight, Statehouse and Around OhioRobert F. Kennedy Jr. (Photo by Rebecca Noble/Getty Images) By: Susan Tebben – Ohio Capital Journal State legislators and medical experts in Ohio are decrying the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Democratic lawmakers and a leader at the Toledo Lucas County Health Department expressed particular concern over…
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Biden administration unveils plan to cover weight loss meds under Medicare, Medicaid
The Biden administration is proposing to cover drugs like Ozempic, which is used to treat heart disease, diabetes and obesity, under Medicare and Medicaid. (Photo illustration by Mario Tama/Getty Images) By: Jennifer Shutt – Ohio Capital Journal WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced Tuesday it’s reinterpreting federal law to allow Medicare and Medicaid patients access to anti-obesity…
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Breaking the Silence PSA: Teens Fighting Suicide Voting is now live!
Interact for Health partnered with Crossroads Church, FOX 19, and The Joe Burrow Foundation for BREAKING THE SILENCE: Teens Fighting Suicide. Teens were tasked with creating a 30-second public service announcement that answered the question: What do you wish adults knew about teen mental health and/or teen suicide prevention? Three finalists have been selected, and…
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Household heating assistance is available
Health & Wellness, Health-Wellness-Disability, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, Region and Beyond, SpotlightHousehold heating costs are expected to remain about the same or less than last winter, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. A wide variety of assistance programs are available for eligible Ohioans to help pay their utility bills. Such programs can provide one-time payments, adjust monthly costs or reduce energy use. Many…
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Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities offers tips for an inclusive Thanksgiving experience
Health-Wellness-Disability, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, Region and Beyond, SpotlightWhile the holidays bring joy for many, they can be overwhelming for those with developmental disabilities or sensory-processing needs, who thrive on routine. To make your Thanksgiving celebration more sensory-friendly, consider these top five tips brought to you by Easterseals Midwest! Learn more about the Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
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Poison control center workers support Ohio Senate bill that would ban intoxicating hemp products
Chris Lindsey, director of state advocacy and public policy for the American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp, holds up a bag of Delta-9 THC smashers as part of proponent testimony for Senate Bill 326 during the Senate General Government Committee on Nov. 19, 2024. (Screenshot courtesy of The Ohio Channel). Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine…
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Pursuit of quick profits makes hospice care worse, new research says
(Getty Images) By: Marty Schladen – Ohio Capital Journal Private equity firms — high-dollar investors known for aggressively seeking profit — and publicly traded health conglomerates have been buying up businesses that provide hospice care. But when it comes to caring for patients facing the end of their lives, those businesses perform worst, according to a research letter published…
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Accessibility Tools for all: People with a disability, Caregivers, Restaurant/Retail, Schools, and City Hall
Health & Wellness, Health-Wellness-Disability, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, SpotlightLoveland, Ohio – Accessible Ohio and Loveland Magazine encourage all of us to prioritize accessibility from the start, promote inclusiveness, and ensure everyone can experience Loveland equitably. Accessible Ohio Specialists provide consultation to Ohio businesses, venues, attractions, and communities across the state. The services, programs, and partnerships of Accessible Ohio aim to help Ohioans live with…
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Ohio Republican lawmaker wants to prohibit selling intoxicating hemp products
Getty Images By: Megan Henry – Ohio Capital Journal State Sen. Steve Huffman, R-Tipp City, introduced a bill that would ban the sale of intoxicating hemp products in Ohio. The Republican lawmaker introduced Senate Bill 326 on Thursday. State lawmakers are set to return to the Ohio Statehouse next week for the start of lame duck. S.B. 326 defines…
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66% of Hamilton County voters approved the Developmental Disabilities Services levy for five more years
Health-Wellness-Disability, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, News, Spotlight, VIEWS – Yours and Oursby Leia Snyder Thanks to your hard work and commitment to the people we serve, 66% of Hamilton County voters approved the Developmental Disabilities Services levy for five more years. The renewal of this levy means that HCDDS can continue supporting people with developmental disabilities to live, work, learn, and fully participate in their communities.…
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