Ohio lawmakers on Tuesday introduced legislation legalizing medication derived from a specific strain of marijuana that is used to treat seizures. House Bill 33 would allow Ohio physicians to prescribe an oil infused with a marijuana strain rich in cannabidiol, or CBD, a non-psychoactive ingredient in cannabis; and low in tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the compound […]
Groups says report shows support for increase in Ohio cigarette taxes
January 28, 2015 by
Anti-smoking advocates on Tuesday released a report showing revenue from higher cigarette taxes remains stable while causing smokers to kick the habit, which they said supports their call for a $1 tax hike on cigarettes. Frank Chaloupka, an economics professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, found states that increased their cigarette tax not […]
Supporters plan to introduce Ohio bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks
January 28, 2015 by
The state’s largest anti-abortion organization plans to lobby state lawmakers to shorten the amount of time allowed before a pregnant woman can abort a fetus in Ohio. Ohio Right to Life officials announced Tuesday that legislation banning abortions after 20 weeks, when they believes the fetus can feel pain, will be introduced soon in the […]
State: Medicare education program saved Ohioans a record $18 million
January 27, 2015 by
The state’s designated program to help people understand Medicare and provide enrollment assistance surpassed its record for the amount of money it annually saves Ohioans, Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor said. Taylor said the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) saved Ohioans a new program record of $18 million in […]
Next free session of LIVESTRONG® set to start at the Marion YMCA
January 7, 2015 by
The Marion Family YMCA says their LIVESTRONG program will be starting back up the week of January 12, 2015. The LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a research-based physical activity and well-being initiative with the goal of helping people affected by cancer reach their holistic health goals. The free LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program is for […]
Winter weather is here, Ohioans urged to have a plan to weather the cold, prevent falls and check on neighbors
January 6, 2015 by
After a mild December, January is bringing winter weather to Ohio, with a blast of snow and cold temperatures forecasted for most of the state over the next few days. Because older adults are at increased risk of complications from cold and snow, the Ohio Department of Aging encourages all Golden Buckeyes to have a […]
Fitness center complaints doubled in 2014, Ohio AG offers gym membership tips
January 2, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is offering advice for consumers who plan to buy gym memberships in the new year after the Attorney General’s Office received about 250 fitness center complaints in 2014, double the number received in 2013. “There are many great gyms and fitness centers throughout Ohio,” Attorney General DeWine said. “However, when […]
Seniors urged to know the facts and protect themselves from the flu
December 30, 2014 by
According to data from the Ohio Department of Health, nearly half (48 percent) of the 1,919 hospitalizations due to influenza to date in Ohio are residents age 65 or older. The Ohio Department of Aging is joining with the Department of Health to strongly urge all older Ohioans – as well as those who care […]
Marion Palace Theatre offering new round of yoga for the New Year
December 26, 2014 by
The Marion Palace Theatre offers Yoga classes for adults year round. The next session of Yoga will begin January 5, 2015 for beginning students and January 7, 2015 for advanced students. Students also have the opportunity to enroll in a one-day, three hour workshop on January 24, 2015. Interested participants are asked to register by […]
Free dental care offered on Christmas Eve in Marion
December 23, 2014 by
All central Ohio Comfort Dental offices, including the Marion office, will be hosting the 31st annual Care Day Wednesday, December 24, 2014, offering free dental care to those in need. Offices will be open on December 24th from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. On Care Day all services will be free to anyone. Patients will […]
