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Ohio gov signs bill requiring schools to tell parents about health care changes, 'sexuality content'

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed legislation Wednesday that boosts the rights of parents to know when schools are changing their child’s health care or preparing to present lessons involving “sexuality content,

USA Today · 20h

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs House Bill 8, dubbed 'Parents' Bill of Rights' by supporters

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law several education changes that will require schools to let students leave for off-site religious classes and that opponents worry will out LGBTQ students. DeWine,

Cleveland.com · 4h

DeWine signs bill requiring schools to notify parents of child’s gender identity requests: Capitol Letter

The bills DeWine signed include a so-called “Parents’ Bill of Rights” that requires school officials to notify parents if their child asks a teacher to identify them by a different gender.

Dr. Amy Acton enters 2026 Ohio governor race

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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, who gained notoriety during the COVID pandemic, is running for governor in 2026.

The Washington Post · 1d

Dr. Amy Acton, who helped lead Ohio’s early pandemic response, joins 2026 governor's race

Former Ohio health director Amy Acton is running for governor in 2026 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former Ohio Health Director Amy Acton, who became a household name in the state in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic,

The Plain Dealer Cleveland on M… · 1d

Dr. Amy Acton runs for Ohio governor, and suddenly state politics are much more interesting: Today in Ohio

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Dr. Amy Acton, who comforted Ohioans through the early days of the COVID pandemic, is running for governor as a Democrat. We’re talking about the 2026 race on Today in Ohio. Listen online here.

WCPO Cincinnati14h

'Families are excited' | Under new law, Ohio health insurance plans must cover cost of kids' hearing aids

An effort that started in Cincinnati six years ago has culminated in the signing of Ohio House Bill 315, requiring health plans to cover kids' hearing aids costs.

Dayton Daily News17h

Ohio Gov. DeWine signs in law hospital violence prevention bill amplified by Dayton nurse’s death

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill into law on Wednesday evening requiring hospitals to do more to address violence toward nurses, doctors and other employees, including tracking incidents of ...

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BGSU’s BSN now largest in NW Ohio

Since launching as a standalone program in 2020, the Bowling Green State University nursing program has quickly grown to ...

Study shows impact of Long COVID on Ohio workers, need for clinicians to fill gaps

Researchers from Ohio State University have found that Long COVID has kept people from working at the same capacity as they ...

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Mercy Health seeking community input

TOLEDO, Ohio — Mercy Health is asking for the community's feedback regarding the regions top health conditions and needs. The company said in a press release Wednesday its goal is to be a listening ...

Ohio governor vetoes medical free speech clause he says would gut state's regulatory power

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed part of a bill cast by state lawmakers as protecting the medical free speech of doctors and ...

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Feeling sick? Here are some free or reduced-cost health care options in Greater Cincinnati

Need to get tested for flu or COVID but don't have insurance? These clinics in the Cincinnati area offer income-based and ...

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Mercy Health sues Lorain, claiming retaliation over refusal to perform procedure on suspect

Mercy Health is suing the City of Lorain and a slew of additional defendants in U.S. District Court over what it claims are “discriminatory and repugnant abuses” after an incident in August put ...

Dayton Daily News6d

Flu activity is ‘high’ as Ohio Department of Health report shows 116% increase in hospitalizations

Influenza activity in the state is “high,” the state says, as Ohio Department of Health data showed a recent 116% increase in flu hospitalizations.

WYSO10d

A new report highlights the gaps in women veterans’ mental health care

Women veterans are twice as likely to attempt suicide than male veterans. Ohio vets are partnering with the nonprofit ...

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Local organization aims to meet people where they are in terms of improving their mental health

Since starting the new year, many have made resolutions for a "new year, new me" mentality. Something to add to that resolution is mental health. An expert explains.

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