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The Independent

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80-bed recovery center closes at Massillon health hub after 8 months

MASSILLON – A drug and alcohol recovery center operated by Ohio Valley Physicians Health has closed after about nine months inside a revamped health hub. The 80-bed addiction recovery facility opened in February at the Massillon Community Health & Innovation Center , 870 Amherst Road NE, which is the former site of Affinity Medical Center. It shut its doors on Oct. 16 due to apparent medical reimbursement shortfalls. Chris Zimmerman, chief executive officer of Massillon Community Health, said he's working on "a viable replacement" to occupy the former recovery center's space, adding that the process has been encouraging. A phone message left with a representative from OVP on Oct. 28 was not immediately returned. The recovery center was expected to bring in dozens of long-term jobs to Massillon, said Jackie Rebman, director of inpatient behavioral health for OVP, told The Independent in late February. Between $500,000 and $1 million of renovations had been made in preparation for the two-floor, rehab center in early 2026. Biz moves: Massillon residents voice concerns about new data center near school Services offered at the facility included inpatient detox and care, medication for substance disorders; mental health treatment; group, couples and family therapy; overnight care

Massillon, OH · 8d

Akron Beacon Journal

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Akron General doctor named AAP community pediatrician of the year

A Cleveland Clinic Akron General doctor has been named the Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics' 2026 community pediatrician of the year. Dr. Maureen Ahmann is the hospital's department of pediatrics chair and the Stark County Health Department's medical director. She received the award for her commitment to children's health in the Akron area, according to a news release. The award is given to a physician or partner each year to recognize their community commitment and work improving the health and safety of Ohio's adolescents. Ahmann started Akron's Grow with Us Garden outside her clinic, which she uses to provide patients and their families free fruits, vegetables and herbs. It's also used to teach families how to grow food at home. She has been in practice for over 20 years, the release said. "We are proud to honor Dr. Ahmann for her commitment to public health and to expanding access to healthy food for families," Melissa Wervey Gittelman, CEO of Ohio AAP said in the release. "This award recognizes her innovation and her work helping families discover sustainable ways to be healthy." This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Akron General doctor named AAP community pediatrician of the year

Akron, OH · 3d

NewsForce 24/7

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University Hospitals Still Has No Timeline to Restore Systems After Cyber Incident

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland-based University Hospitals is still working to restore its IT systems nearly two weeks after a cybersecurity incident was detected on October 22, and it cannot yet say when normal operations will return. In a November 2 update on its website, the system said it is working to restore systems safely but, […]

Cleveland, OH · 3d

WFMJ.com

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New blood pressure hub opens in Salem

It’s estimated by the American Heart Association that almost half of American adults have high blood pressure, many of whom don’t show symptoms. To help combat this health issue, a free blood pressure hub was installed by the American Heart Association on Nov. 4 in the Salem Community Center.

Salem, OH · 2d
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cleveland19.com

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Air quality inspectors identify issues at several facilities as investigation into mysterious chemical smell in Lakewood continues

LAKEWOOD, Ohio (WOIO) — A Lakewood city councilman provided an update Thursday on the chemical smell in Lakewood’s Birdtown neighborhood. Last month, a chemical odor was reported last week by dozens of residents in the Birdtown neighborhood that prompted an investigation by the Cleveland Division of Air Quality (CDAQ).

Lakewood, OH · 1d

ideastream.org

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Trumbull County will have no hospital labor and delivery unit after St. Joseph move

Mercy Health is closing the labor and delivery unit at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren, moving deliveries to St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital in Youngstown. Labor and delivery will move out of St. Joseph by early December and will be replaced by a 25-bed inpatient unit. The move leaves Trumbull County without a labor and delivery unit.

Trumbull County, OH · 2d

The Alliance Review

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SRMC nurse nets 10th DAISY Award for care

Salem Regional Medical Center has awarded its 10 th DAISY Award, which recognizes outstanding nurses across the country who go above and beyond in providing compassionate care. Richelle Shetler, inpatient unit director of the hospital’s Tower 2 and ICU, received the award, which is the hospital’s 10 th since the program began in 2024. She was nominated by a co-worker. "Richelle always puts the patient first. She is a great listener and finds solutions to problems. Her caring attitude is infectious,” the nomination said. Leigh Knife, the director of nursing at SRMC, said Shetler works to protect patients throughout their care journey. “Richelle perfectly embodies our hospital’s commitment to excellence through her outstanding leadership and skills,” Knife said. “Her kindness and compassion make a meaningful difference for our patients, and we are truly grateful to have her as a member of our nursing team.” Shetler received a special certificate and a $100 award given on behalf of the George Kimble Scholarship, which was established in 2012 in memory of past SRMC patient George H. Kimble. To nominate an SRMC nurse for a DAISY Award, visit www.salemregional.com/patient-visitor-info/patient-information . This article originally appeared on The Repository: SRMC nurse nets 10th DAISY Award

Salem, OH · 4h

NewsForce 24/7

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Cleveland Clinic Attaches Prosthetic Limbs Directly to Bone for Some Patients

CLEVELAND — Cleveland Clinic surgeons are attaching prosthetic limbs directly to patients’ bones, a technique that breaks with a long-standing orthopedic rule and is aimed at people with limb loss who cannot succeed with a conventional socket prosthesis, according to Becker’s Spine Review, which summarized a Nov. 3 article from the health system. The technique, […]

Cleveland, OH · 2d

wadsworthcommunityradio.com

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Cleveland Clinic Investigates Rise in Bladder Cancer Among Younger Women

Cleveland Clinic researchers are investigating a concerning trend: bladder cancer appears to be increasing among women under 50. Historically, men have been four times more likely to develop bladder cancer, but researchers say that gap appears to be narrowing among younger patients. Dr. Laura Bukavina, a Cleveland Clinic urologic oncologist,...

Cleveland, OH · 1d

Chronicle-Telegram

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Crews take wrecking ball to former St. Joseph Hospital parking garage in Lorain

The last remaining pieces of St. Joseph Hospital in Lorain are meeting with the wrecking ball. After years of stops and starts and legal wrangling, a wrecking ball took its first swings Thursday at the former St. Joseph Hospital parking garage at West 21st Street and Broadway in Lorain. The...

Lorain, OH · 1d

NewsForce 24/7

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Trumbull County’s Only Delivery Unit to Close as Warren Births Move to Boardman

Trumbull County is about to lose its only hospital labor and delivery unit. Mercy Health will end deliveries at St. Joseph Warren Hospital by early December and consolidate all births at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital in Mahoning County, the health system announced in an Oct. 28 news release shared with Becker’s Hospital Review. For expectant […]

Trumbull County, OH · 19h

hoodline.com

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Akron Children's Warren Health Center Adds 5,000 Square Feet and 14 Exam Rooms

Akron Children's marked the expansion of its Warren Health Center on Wednesday, celebrating new space that adds 14 exam rooms for pediatric and specialty services along with dedicated rehabilitation space at the East Market Street location. The project grew the facility by 5,000 square feet, bringing its total footprint to 27,400 square feet.

Warren, OH · 20h

theportager.com

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Senior Life: Fighting off Medicare telemarketers

Are you getting those multiple calls a day, asking you to sign up for a particular insurance company’s Medicare plan? Aren’t those phone calls a pain in the neck? Your phone rings so you run to get it, only to find “Rachel” wanting to tell you how great their Medicare plan is.

Portage County, OH · 1d

medinacountylife.com

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Brunswick Optimum Health Chiropractic Family owned for you

Optimum Health Chiropractic, located on 4070 Center Road in Brunswick, is a place where family and patients' health and well-being are the top priority. Brunswick Chiropractors Dr. Nick and Janet Husser: Serving Patients of All Ages. At Optimum Health, you never have to second-guess the kind of service you will...

Brunswick, OH · 2d

NewsForce 24/7

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Cleveland VA Medical Center Switches to New Electronic Health Record System

The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center has switched to a new electronic health record system, as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs completed its final health-record deployments of 2026 at Cleveland and Anchorage, Alaska, according to the VA’s Oct. 26 announcement reported by Becker’s Hospital Review. The Oracle Health system went live Saturday, Oct. […]

Cleveland, OH · 4d

ajmc.com

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Cleveland Clinicians Say Obesity Care Starts Too Late for Many Patients

Clinicians at an AJMC roundtable in Cleveland said Medicare's GLP-1 Bridge came late and that cost and capacity gaps persist. Medicare's GLP-1 Bridge gave eligible beneficiaries a fixed $50 monthly co-pay for certain glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications for weight management beginning July 1, 2026, and the demonstration was set to run through December 31, 2027.1 Some clinicians in Cleveland said it reached patients with obesity late in the disease course, and others described cost, continuity, and capacity gaps that remain.

Cleveland, OH · 3d

Richland Source

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Rising costs, shrinking reserves squeeze Dayspring Assisted Living & Care facility budget

Rising operational costs and declining reserves took center stage for the Dayspring Assisted Living and Care Facility during a meeting with county commissioners.

Mansfield, OH · 1d

WFMJ.com

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Senator contacted regarding St. Joe’s Labor & Delivery unit closure

WARREN - After the announcement that St. Joseph Hospital would be closing its labor and delivery unit permanently at some point in December, U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno has been contacted about the matter. Trumbull County Commissioner Rick Hernandez provided the following written statement to 21 News on Monday, November 2:

Warren, OH · 4d

WKYC

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'Please do not call to verify an appointment': University Hospitals issues update amid ongoing digital services outage

Cleveland, OH · 4d

theeuclidobserver.com

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Rami Hazzi, M.D., Named New Leader of Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital

Cleveland Clinic has named Rami Hazzi, M.D., Vice President and Chief Medical Officer (VP/CMO) of Euclid Hospital, effective Oct. 12. This is the top leadership role at the hospital. Dr. Hazzi has been with Cleveland Clinic for 13 years, most recently as medical director of the Admission-Transfer Center and bed...

Cleveland, OH · 5d