Region and Beyond
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Ohio Department of Health issues nursing home order
Actualización de COVID-19: Orden para Asilo de Ancianos, Venta de Licores, Financiación de TANF, Pruebas Rápidas, Actualización de la prisión The Ohio Department of Health today issued an order requiring long-term care facilities to notify residents and families within 24 hours of a resident or staff member testing positive for COVID-19. “The Ohio Department of…
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AG Yost: stimulus checks are protected under existing Ohio law from bill collectors and exempt from state and federal attachment, garnishment or execution
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today alerted creditors and financial institutions that COVID-19 stimulus checks are protected under existing Ohio law from bill collectors and exempt from state and federal attachment, garnishment or execution. “The stimulus checks were intended to be used during an emergency – to put food on the table, keep the lights…
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PWC provides critical and emergency home repairs
“Everyone in our community should have a safe and healthy place to live, especially in times of crisis.” As our community adjusts to the new normal amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, People Working Cooperatively understands that the vulnerable populations we serve daily are scared and anxious about the new health and financial hardships they are facing.…
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Ohio Office of Small Business Relief established
A new office has been developed within the Ohio Development Services Agency to coordinate Ohio’s efforts to identify and provide support for Ohio’s nearly 950,000 small businesses. The Office of Small Business Relief will: Serve as the state’s designated agency for administrating federal recovery funds awarded to Ohio for small business support and recovery; Work…
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Hamilton County Public Health modifies syringe and harm reduction services during Covid-19 Pandemic
Clients can schedule an appointment to receive Narcan via a drive-through service. Hamilton County, Ohio – Before COVID-19 commanded the lion’s share of headlines, Hamilton County Public Health (HCPH) was in the midst of another battle — fighting the disease of addiction. “We have made some modifications to our program to ensure the health and…
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DeWine urges everyone to report any suspected child abuse or neglect
Columbus, Ohio – Since Ohio’s stay at home order began on March 22nd, Ohio has seen approximately a 50-percent drop in child abuse and neglect cases because those who typically report suspicions of abuse – such as teachers, coaches, child care providers, and school counselors and nurses – aren’t seeing children every day. Governor DeWine…
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DeWine: PPE shortage in Ohio remains severe and here is how to help
Columbus, Ohio – The personal protective equipment (PPE) shortage in Ohio remains severe. Governor Mike DeWine today made a plea to healthcare workers using N95 masks to send them to Battelle which can sterilize up to 160,000 masks each day, making them reusable up to 20 times. “I want to make a public plea to…
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Ohio Department of Health announces statewide breastfeeding hotline
1-888-588-3423 Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has announced a 24/7 Statewide Breastfeeding Hotline available to mothers, fathers, and caregivers across Ohio. According to the announcement, “Breastfeeding has many known health benefits for mother and baby and is recognized as the optimal source of nutrition for infants. Breastfeeding is widely accepted as…
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John Prine – “How Lucky” cover by Willie Lutz
It was announced today that John Prine has died. Former Loveland Magazine columnist Willie Lutz recorded a tribute to Prine when he heard the news. Lutz said, “Gonna miss this John Prine quite a bit. Stole a lot from him as a finger-picking guitar player, stole a little bit as a songwriter, and in between…
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The State of Ohio COVID-19 Dashboard
The State of Ohio COVID-19 Dashboard displays the most recent preliminary data reported to the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) about cases, hospitalizations and deaths in Ohio by selected demographics and county of residence. You can search for counties in Ohio and view a snapshot of key metrics pulled from daily data reporting to the…
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