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6 Flu Shot Rules Ohio Pharmacies Follow That Walk-Ins Don’t Expect

You roll up your sleeve, get the shot and figure you’re done. At an Ohio pharmacy, you’re not quite out the door yet. Pharmacies follow rules on waiting around afterward, on paperwork and on how young a patient can be. Here’s what to expect before you walk in...

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The Marion Star

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Marion County to get new school-based health center

Marion County will receive funding for a new school-based health center as part of more than $55 million aimed at expanding health care access for children and families in rural Ohio. The Marion site is one of 17 new school-based health center sites in 15 counties receiving support, according to a community announcement from Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health . More than $20 million will support the 17 new sites and the expansion or continued operation of another 49 centers in 25 counties. School-based health centers provide primary care services on school campuses, eliminating some transportation and provider-access barriers for families. The centers also serve people living in the surrounding community. The announcement did not identify where the new Marion County center will be located or how much of the funding will go specifically to that site. Statewide funding expands vision and dental care The Marion investment is part of a broader effort funded through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program . More than $18 million, in addition to existing state funding, will expand OhioSEE to all 88 Ohio counties. In the 73 counties eligible for Rural Health Transformation Program funding, the program will serve students

Marion County, OH · 2d

dayton247now.com

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AP News: Kristina Knickerbocker defeats Mike Turner for 10th district seat

DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Kristina Knickerbocker defeated Mike Turner in the race for the 10th district Congressional seat, according to the Associated Press. Democratic newcomer Kristina Knickerbocker has won the race for the U.S. House seat in Ohio’s 10th Congressional District, defeating Republican incumbent Mike Turner. Knickerbocker, a nurse...

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The Logan Daily News

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Commissioners approve bids for three sewer projects

LOGAN — At the Hocking County Commissioners’ meeting on Thursday the commissioners heard from Kevin Smith, director of environmental health at the county health department, regarding sewer repair and replacement projects paid for through the Ohio EPA’s Water Pollution Control Loan Fund. Smith presented the board with recommended bids for three projects. Two contracts were awarded to JC Excavating and Septic Services, while the third was awarded to MD Excavation and Construction. All three were officially approved. The board later approved a series of appropriations, including appropriation transfers for the Hocking County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the court of common pleas and the recorder’s office; three additional appropriations for the commissioner’s office, certificates of additional revenue for the commissioner’s office, the auditor’s office and the sheriff’s office; and a fund transfer for the commissioner’s office in order to pay for the Rockbridge sewer bond. They also approved a certificate of additional revenue, an advance request and an appropriation in order to pay Gutknecht construction for a project. Josh Givens, the county’s lodging tax compliance manager, shared the October lodging tax report, which tallied 1,976 known lodging units in the county, including seven hotels and motels with 295 rooms, and one

Logan, OH · 11h

WSYX ABC6

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Ohio’s presumed AG-elect wants to investigate fraud allegation, prosecution gap

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Ohio's presumed attorney general-elect says he plans to investigate a major gap between allegations of fraud and the number of prosecutions in state-funded programs. Democrat John Kulewicz, a Columbus attorney who attended Yale and has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court, narrowly defeated current State...

Ohio · 2d

Main Street Dollars

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Ohio Medicare Advantage members whose plan ends Jan. 1 can pick a new plan through February and have 63 days to buy Medigap regardless of health, regulators say

Ohioans whose Medicare Advantage plan is shutting down on Jan. 1 will not be left without options. The Ohio Department of Insurance says those members get a special enrollment period that runs from Dec. 8 through the end of February, and anyone who goes back to Original Medicare can buy certain Medigap plans for up […]

Ohio · 1d

Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

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Lancaster PACE Unit marks a year of accessible care

Fairfield Center for Independence is celebrating the first year of its mobile PACE Unit . PACE, or Progress toward Accessible Community Experiences, is a mobile unit designed to provide an accessible space for personal care at events and in public spaces, according to a community announcement. It includes an adjustable changing table, ceiling hoist and climate control. The unit can be taken to parks, fairs, concerts, sporting events and other public locations where permanent accessible restrooms may not be available. It is designed for people with disabilities, older adults, families with young children and others who need a private and accessible place for personal care, rest or quiet. “Over the past year, the PACE Unit has been part of so many community events, and everywhere it goes, we see the difference it makes," said Josh Stevens, executive director of Fairfield Center for Independence. A ribbon cutting to mark the anniversary will take place at 4 p.m. Oct. 27 at 681 E. Sixth Ave. in Lancaster. The Fairfield Center for Independence provides services and resources intended to help people with disabilities and older adults remain active, engaged and independent in their homes and communities. To request the PACE Unit for an

Lancaster, OH · 1d

The Money Overview

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Anthem Medicare Advantage members in Ohio could lose Cleveland Clinic as an in-network provider Jan. 1, 2027 if no contract is signed, with Dec. 7 to switch plans

Anthem Medicare Advantage members in Ohio could lose Cleveland Clinic as an in-network provider on Jan. 1, 2027 if the health system and the insurer do not sign a contract by Dec. 31. Cleveland Clinic says every one of its facilities and providers in Ohio would be out of network for those plans, and that […] The post Anthem Medicare Advantage members in Ohio could lose Cleveland Clinic as an in-network provider Jan. 1, 2027 if no contract is signed, with Dec. 7 to switch plans appeared first on The Money Overview .

Ohio · 2h

TIME

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Meet the Doctors and Scientists Who Won in the Midterms

These midterm winners know the health-care system from the inside—and want to help fix it.

Ohio · 3d

NewsForce 24/7

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Ohio State’s .5 Billion University Hospital Tower Completed in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Construction is complete on The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s new University Hospital, a $1.5 billion, 26-story tower that the Walsh-Turner Joint Venture describes as the largest single-facility construction project in the university’s history and the largest single-facility hospital project opening in the United States in 2026. The finished tower covers […]

Columbus, OH · 2d

NewsForce 24/7

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Great Seal Medical Campus Breaks Ground on 83,000-Square-Foot Chillicothe Facility

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Great Seal Medical Campus has broken ground on a planned 83,000-square-foot medical facility in Chillicothe, a project its founder says is meant to change how health care is delivered in South Central Ohio. The Chillicothe Gazette reported on Friday, Nov. 6, that the Oct. 25 groundbreaking at 110 Cohen’s Way drew […]

Chillicothe, OH · 21h

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Ohio Medicaid changes could affect coverage for adults 18 to 64

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Millions of Americans could face changes to their Medicaid coverage in the coming year, and Ohio organizations are urging people to check their status before open enrollment begins Nov. 1. Ohio Medicaid’s annual open enrollment runs from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30. People who are happy...

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WKRC

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Medicaid enrollees ages 19-64 face new work requirements starting Jan. 1, 2027

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Millions of Americans who rely on Medicaid could soon face new steps to keep their health coverage, including monthly work-related activity requirements and more frequent renewals. The changes take effect Jan. 1, 2027, and apply nationwide. People with lower incomes who qualify for health care coverage through...

Ohio · 2d

WTAP

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Memorial Health System announces virtual urgent care service for MOV region

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) — Memorial Health System (MHS) has announced MemorialCareNow, a virtual urgent care service, is now available to patients in Ohio and West Virginia. MemorialCareNow is a mobile app that connects patients with urgent care providers. The service is designed for non-emergency health concerns and allows patients to receive care without traveling to an urgent care or emergency department.

West Virginia · 2d

The Financial Wire

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UnitedHealthcare individual, group retiree and chronic-condition Medicare Advantage members in Oregon and Washington lose Providence hospitals on Jan. 1, while Ohio’s Genesis sent notices to four insurers and kept three in network

UnitedHealthcare says Providence’s hospitals and providers in Oregon and Washington will no longer be in its network on Jan. 1, 2027, for people on its individual Medicare Advantage plans, group retiree plans and chronic condition special needs plans. In Ohio, Genesis HealthCare System in Zanesville sent termination notices to four insurers this fall, then said... The post UnitedHealthcare individual, group retiree and chronic-condition Medicare Advantage members in Oregon and Washington lose Providence hospitals on Jan. 1, while Ohio’s Genesis sent notices to four insurers and kept three in network appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Oregon · 2d

The Lantern

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Free healthcare clinic returns to Columbus, offering medical, dental and vision services Saturday

The Columbus Clinic Host Group, in partnership with Remote Area Medical, will host a free medical, dental and vision clinic providing healthcare services to underserved residents in the Columbus area.

Columbus, OH · 1d

Advocate

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Commentary: An open letter to Governor-Elect Dr. Amy Acton on addressing LGBTQ+ health disparities

Originally published by The Buckeye Flame, this commentary is republished by The Advocate. Congratulations on your election as Ohio’s next governor. Your background as a physician and your service as director of the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) demonstrate a longstanding commitment to improving the health of Ohioans. We believe that experience provides a strong foundation for your administration, and we strongly encourage you to ensure that your gubernatorial transition team includes LGBTQ+ health and civil-rights experts and people living with HIV.

Ohio · 1d

cwcolumbus.com

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Ohio’s presumed AG-elect wants to investigate fraud allegation, prosecution gap

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE/WWHO) — Ohio's presumed attorney general-elect says he plans to investigate a major gap between allegations of fraud and the number of prosecutions in state-funded programs. Democrat John Kulewicz, a Columbus attorney who attended Yale and has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court, narrowly defeated current State...

Ohio · 2d

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Local clinic closing after Columbus doctor pleads guilty to $1.6M Medicaid scheme

Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced this week that a Columbus doctor and his clinic’s office manager have pleaded guilty in a scheme that defrauded Medicaid of more than $1.6 million. According to the press release, a tip led investigators to take a closer look at billing activity for...

Columbus, OH · 15d

NewsForce 24/7

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Marion County to Get New School-Based Health Center in $55M Rural Health Push

MARION, Ohio — Marion County will get a new school-based health center under a state funding announcement that directs more than $55 million toward health care in rural Ohio, according to an announcement from Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health reported by the Marion Star on Thursday, Nov. 5. The Marion County […]

Marion County, OH · 1d