Avita eyes Bellville expansion
Avita Health System is looking into the possibility of expanding into Bellville, according to an official from the hospital.
The plans are preliminary and no...
Zika Virus to be discussed at COTC in March
Ohio now has several reported cases of Zika virus, including one in Licking County. Dealing with global diseases like Zika is the topic of...
Ohio reports 2 new Zika virus cases in returning travelers
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is reporting the state’s third and fourth cases of Zika virus in returning travelers – a...
Stemming the tide of HIV/AIDS in Ohio: Who’s at the helm?
COLUMBUS - Ohio has the resources needed to stem the tide of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, but according to new research from the Center for...
Children’s dental care month: 75 years later, work continues in Ohio
COLUMBUS - Ohio children probably don’t pause to think of the impact of sugary Valentines Day treats on their teeth, but experts say poor...
Galion Health Department notes – Jan. 31
* The Galion City Health Department, 113 Harding Way East, will have daytime immunization appointment times Feb. 8 and Feb. 22 and evening immunization...
Health care enrollment deadline nears: Ohio navigators standing by
COLUMBUS - Health care groups in Ohio are getting the word out that there’s less than one week to sign up for coverage through...
It’s never too late to kick the habit
COLUMBUS - The addictive nature of nicotine makes kicking the habit extremely difficult, and some Ohioans who resolved to quit smoking in 2016 may...
Report: Health coverage gaps remain for Ohio’s Hispanic kids
COLUMBUS - A healthy start helps for future life success, but a new report finds a higher percentage of Hispanic children lack health insurance...
Is it a cold or the flu?
“Flu activity most commonly peaks in the United States between December and February,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Fortunately,...
