The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDC) has updated its interim guidelines for healthcare providers who care for infants and children with possible Zika virus infection. Ohio currently has four confirmed cases of Zika virus in the state. The new recommendations include infants with typical head size, normal ultrasounds, and a normal physical exam […]
Female Ohio lawmakers come together to push for workplace protections
February 24, 2016 by
Republican and Democratic women in the Ohio Senate are pushing for more protections for pregnant and breastfeeding women in the workplace. State and federal laws prohibit pregnancy discrimination. But senators said during a press conference Tuesday that state laws don’t clearly define that discrimination, and employers can legally refuse to provide accommodations for pregnant employees. […]
Poll shows Ohioans widely support medicinal marijuana
February 22, 2016 by
Several polls have shown most Ohioans favor legalizing marijuana for medical use, but a new survey indicates there’s enough support to make medicinal marijuana a constitutional right. Nearly three out of four Ohioans said access to marijuana for certain medical conditions should be a constitutional right, according to a Public Policy Polling survey released Monday. […]
Ohio Governor signs bill which blocks state funding for Planned Parenthood
February 22, 2016 by
Ohio Gov. John Kasich on Sunday signed a bill intended to block Planned Parenthood from receiving funding for services it provides in health clinics around the state, although the new law would have no impact on abortion services. The bill, sponsored by Democratic Rep. Bill Patmon of Cleveland and Republican Rep. Margaret Conditt of Butler […]
Ohio lawmakers approve bill to defund Planned Parenthood
February 11, 2016 by
A bill that seeks to defund Planned Parenthood cleared the Ohio House on Wednesday and now heads to Gov. John Kasich to be signed into law. House Bill 294 passed mostly along party lines in a 62-32 vote, with Republican Reps. Nathan Manning of North Ridgeville and Jeffery Rezabek of Clayton breaking with their party […]
Ohio reports first Zika Virus case in returning traveler
February 10, 2016 by
The Ohio Department of Health is reporting Ohio’s first case of Zika virus in a returning traveler from Haiti, a 30-year-old Cuyahoga County woman, city of Cleveland. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was reporting 35 cases of Zika virus in 12 states and the District of Columbia prior to Ohio’s case. Zika […]
Tyler’s Light brings ‘save a life’ message to Marion
February 5, 2016 by
“Speak up, save a life.” Wayne Campbell, who presented his drug abuse awareness program Tyler’s Light at Grant Middle School and Harding High School on Monday, left students with that message. Tyler’s Light is the culmination of parents and community members bonding together after Tyler Campbell, Wayne and Christy Campbell’s son, died from an accidental […]
Marion County selected for project to create disability inclusive healthy communities
January 28, 2016 by
The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) has selected five states and 10 local communities, including Marion County, to collaboratively build healthy communities specifically designed to include people with disabilities. This project, Reaching People with Disabilities through Healthy Communities, seeks state and community collaboration to accelerate disability inclusion policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) improvements […]
Ohio Senate approves bill to defund Planned Parenthood
January 28, 2016 by
The Ohio Senate on Wednesday passed a bill “defunding” Planned Parenthood, but it could be weeks before Gov. John Kasich signs the measure into law. The Senate approved the bill along party lines in a 22-8 vote. Because Senators amended the bill earlier in the day, the House must agree to the changes before it […]
Tyler’s Light coming to Marion
January 27, 2016 by
Teens Against Drugs has partnered with Marion City Schools to bring Wayne Campbell from Tyler’s Light to two of the Marion City Schools buildings on Monday, February 1, 2016. Campbell will start his day at Harding speaking to the 9th & 10th grades before heading to Grant to speak to the 7th & 8th grades. […]
