In an about-face, state regulators now say they are open to pausing the ongoing effort to set up Ohio’s new medical marijuana program, in light of concerns raised by Ohio Auditor Dave Yost and others. State Commerce Director Jacqueline Williams in a Thursday letter to Yost referred to errors a state employee made in scoring […]
Ohio Supreme Court rules State can shut down abortion clinic in Toledo
February 7, 2018 by
The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a state order to close Toledo’s only abortion clinic for failing to follow state law, and rejected a challenge from Cleveland’s Preterm clinic over the same law. The court ruled 5-2 to overturn lower court rulings that said state restrictions on abortion clinics were unconstitutional, but the court […]
Marion County Park District named 2017 Community Public Health Champion
January 31, 2018 by
Marion Public Health and the Board of Health recognized the Marion County Park District as the 2017 Community Public Health Champion during the Marion County Commissioners meeting on January 18, 2018. The Marion County Park District was selected because of their dedication to creating an environment that promotes an opportunity for all Marion County residents […]
Residents urged to test homes for radon
January 26, 2018 by
Soil in central Ohio can have high levels of radon gas. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and it can seep into homes. To help protect residents, Marion Public Health offers homeowners free test kits. These easy-to-use home test kits are available at www.marionpublichealth.org/radon. “Winter […]
First 2017-18 pediatric flu deaths reported in Ohio
January 12, 2018 by
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is reporting the state’s first pediatric flu death of the 2017-18 flu season, a 4-year-old boy from Montgomery County. A second child, a 1-year-old boy from Lucas County, was also reported as dying from the flue Wednesday afternoon. ODH also is reporting 1,750 new confirmed flu-associated hospitalizations in Ohio […]
Governor signs Down syndrome abortion ban into law
December 27, 2017 by
Ohio on Friday became the fourth state to ban abortions performed after a prenatal test shows the fetus has or might have Down syndrome. Gov. John Kasich signed into law House Bill 214, the 20th abortion restriction passed since he took office in 2011, and 14 other bills Friday morning. Under the law, doctors who […]
Flu activity increasing in Ohio; Still time to get flu shot
December 20, 2017 by
Flu activity in Ohio is increasing. During the week that ended Dec. 2, 2017 which is the most recent data available, there were 92 flu-associated hospitalizations in Ohio and 257 hospitalizations since the start of the season (5 of those in Marion County). That is above the five-year average for this time of year and […]
Bill Would Improve Palliative Care, Establish More Fulfilling Lives for Ohioans
December 15, 2017 by
The love and support Ohio families show to one another is unlike any other. Families share memories of countless holidays and adventures spent together throughout life. Nothing should interfere with the special bond families have, especially when it comes to hospice care. It can be devastating when a loved one becomes diagnosed with a serious […]
Bill banning abortions after Down syndrome diagnosis heads to Governor’s desk
December 15, 2017 by
A bill banning abortion after a fetal diagnosis of Down syndrome has cleared the Ohio General Assembly and will now go to Gov. John Kasich’s desk. The Ohio Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to House Bill 214 in a 20-12 vote. The bill was passed by the House in November. Three Republicans, including Gayle […]
Marion County Early Intervention program credited with helping girl with rare syndrome
December 1, 2017 by
Tobie and Rachelle Needels had a beautiful four-year-old daughter named Makenna when they found out that their family would grow. Pregnant with their second child, they were excited to soon be a party of four. Rachelle said her pregnancy was uneventful. They did the pregnancy-screening test and she appeared to be a healthy baby. At […]
