Influenza-like illness is now widespread throughout Ohio, and the numbers of associated hospitalizations are increasing rapidly. Last week alone (week 50), there were 529 new confirmed influenza-associated hospitalizations in Ohio, bringing the total to 985 since flu season began in October. Just two weeks ago, there were 202 total confirmed flu-associated hospitalizations. At this time […]
Flu widespread across Ohio with flu-related hospitalizations increasing rapidly
December 22, 2014 by
State reports significant increase in flu-related hospitalizations, urges Ohioans to get influenza vaccine
December 9, 2014 by
Influenza-like illness is on the rise in Ohio, and the number of associated hospitalizations are significantly higher with 202 through November 29 compared to 89 last year. There has been one confirmed influenza-associated pediatric death, a teenager from southern Ohio. The 2014-2015 flu season started in October and likely will continue into next spring. “Influenza […]
Study says scooters and other toys sending more kids to emergency rooms
December 8, 2014 by
Scooters take kids everywhere fast – including the emergency room. More than 3.2 million kids visited emergency rooms between 1990 and 2011 because of injuries linked to toys of all types, according to a new study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. The trend isn’t good: The injury rate jumped 40 percent over the study […]
New efforts announced to reduce Ohio’s infant mortality rate
December 5, 2014 by
Gov. John Kasich announced new efforts Thursday to try to reduce Ohio’s infant mortality rate by targeting “hot spot” areas in the state where the problem is greatest. Those communities, identified by the Ohio Department of Health, are: Butler County, Canton and Stark County, Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland and Cuyahoga County, Youngstown and Mahoning County, Dayton […]
Seminar to Answer Questions about Medicare Open Enrollment
November 20, 2014 by
Open Enrollment, which runs October 15 through December 7, 2014, is that one time each year when older Ohioans can, and should, review their Medicare options and coverages for 2015. The Marion County Council on Aging said it is important for older adults to understand that there are different plans and choices available for the upcoming […]
Older Ohioans at Increased Risk for Complications from Snow and Cold
November 18, 2014 by
The first significant snowfall of winter 2014-15 is on the ground in most of the state, and temperatures and wind chill are in record-low territory. The Ohio Department of Aging reminds all Ohioans that our bodies react differently to extreme conditions as we age. Among other factors, older adults are at higher risk because they […]
Marion General Adds Specialist, Resources to Expand Cardiology Services
November 12, 2014 by
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital recently expanded its cardiovascular service offerings with the addition of Ken Lee, MD, a specialist in heart rhythm disturbances. Dr. Lee’s expertise and training coupled with additional technological resources enables the community hospital to offer procedures in electrophysiology that typically are found at larger urban hospitals such as OhioHealth Riverside Methodist […]
Area Residents Invited to Compete in The Ohio YMCA Fit Blitz
November 10, 2014 by
Officials from the Marion Family YMCA recently announced their participation in the first annual Ohio YMCA Fit Blitz, a month-long fitness challenge in December 2014. More than 30 Y’s throughout Ohio are expected to participate in the challenge, which was founded by leaders at the YMCA of Central Ohio in Columbus. The challenge will be […]
Ohio’s Medicaid Costs Significantly Lower than Estimated
November 10, 2014 by
The cost of Ohio’s Medicaid program is expected to be about $470 million less than what was originally estimated in the current two-year budget, and the bulk of that savings goes directly to the state. The anticipated savings is a result of multiple factors, said Greg Moody, director of the governor’s Office of Health Transformation. […]
Groups Working to Stop “Dangerous Sales” of Cosmetic Contact Lenses
October 21, 2014 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine along with The Ohio Affiliate of Prevent Blindness (PBO) and the Ohio Optical Dispensers Board are warning consumers about the dangers of over-the-counter sales of decorative contact lenses during this Halloween season. “When it comes to contact lenses, there is no such thing as one size fits all,” Attorney General […]
