Ohio regulators received 370 applications to sell medical marijuana but will initially award only 57 licenses at most. Cuyahoga and Franklin counties could have up to five dispensaries apiece, while many suburban and rural counties might not have any. And because no applications were filed in six western counties, the state won’t redistribute those counties’ […]
Wandering and dementia: Tips offered to keep your loved one safe
November 22, 2017 by
The number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease or some sort of dementia continues to grow. About 5.3 million people aged 65 or older suffer from Alzheimer’s dementia nationwide, or roughly 1 in 10 seniors. A person with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia can wander out of their home and may not remember his […]
Ohio House passes version of bill banning abortions for Down syndrome
November 17, 2017 by
The Ohio General Assembly took another step Wednesday toward banning abortions after a fetal diagnosis of Down syndrome. The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 164 in a 20-12 vote. Three Republicans joined Democrats in voting against the bill: Gayle Manning of North Ridgeville, Matt Dolan of Chagrin Falls and Stephanie Kunze of Hilliard. The House […]
Latest Medication Take Back Day moved to new location with over 160 drop offs
November 3, 2017 by
Medication Take Back Day organizers report that Marion County’s fifteenth semiannual collection was a success in spite of the season’s first snow and a change in location. 163 vehicles (along with two walk-ins) drove through Evers’ Arena at the Marion County Fairgrounds, discarding 228 pounds of unused pills, liquids, syringes, and lancets for safe, confidential, […]
Ohioans urged to check for home hazards to avoid a fall as you “fall back”
November 3, 2017 by
As Ohioans prepare to “fall back” this weekend with the end of Daylight Saving Time, the Ohio Department of Aging’s STEADY U Ohio initiative urges older adults and their families to take steps to ensure a falls-free winter by checking their homes for common hazards that can lead to slips, trips and tumbles. “Most falls […]
Ohio Houses passes ban on Down syndrome abortions, bill heads to Senate
November 3, 2017 by
The Ohio House on Wednesday advanced a bill that would ban abortions when a test shows the fetus likely has Down syndrome. Doctors would face a fourth-degree felony, punishable by up to 18 months in prison, for providing an abortion after a fetal Down syndrome diagnosis. Women who have abortions in violation of the law […]
Ohioans without subsidies may save money avoiding federal marketplace
October 30, 2017 by
Obamacare math is getting more complicated, but a way to save substantial money in 2018 is now apparent, especially for Ohioans who earn too much money to qualify for subsidies. According to a story from Cleveland.com, buy through an insurance broker or agent, or call the insurer directly. This is not a pitch to send […]
Influenza season begins in Ohio; health officials urge getting a flu shot
October 23, 2017 by
With the arrival of flu season, the Ohio Department of Health is recommending that all Ohioans six months and older get a flu shot now. Flu activity traditionally begins to increase in October and can last as late as May, with cases typically peaking between December and February. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Ohioans warned against dangerous cosmetic contact lenses
October 20, 2017 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, The Ohio Affiliate of Prevent Blindness, and the Ohio Optical Dispensers Board have joined forces to warn consumers about the dangers of wearing decorative contact lenses without a valid prescription this Halloween season. They remind the public that it is illegal for anyone to dispense or sell contact lenses without […]
Mosquito with West Nile Virus captured in Marion County
October 11, 2017 by
Marion Public Health recently received notice that a mosquito that was trapped in Marion County tested positive for West Nile Virus. Marion Public Health says they have been proactive in mosquito surveillance efforts which have included setting up mosquito traps at 12 different locations this year. They have worked with Marion City and Marion County […]
