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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, first Lady Fran DeWine honored by University Hospitals

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Measles cases pass 300 in Ohio as US is poised to lose elimination status

There have been 310 confirmed cases of measles in Ohio since January, as the measles epidemic continues to spread nationwide. Ashtabula, Geauga and Wayne counties account for roughly half of all cases statewide. As of Nov. 5, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 5,182 cases across the...

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Measles cases continue to rise across Ohio as experts urge vaccination

Measles cases have hit a 35 year high in the United States, according to data from the Johns Hopkins University.

Ohio · 4d

NewsForce 24/7

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Oscar Health Plans Now Reach 73 Ohio Counties for 2027 Open Enrollment

COLUMBUS — Ohioans shopping for health coverage for 2027 have a new option in most of the state. Oscar Health announced Tuesday that its individual-market plans are now available in 73 of Ohio’s 88 counties for the 2027 open enrollment period, after the insurer entered 33 new counties including the Akron, Canton, Toledo and Youngstown […]

Ohio · 3d

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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...

Ohio · 6d

New Americans magazine

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Dr. Buhari Mohammed Leaves Heart of Ohio Family Health for Out-of-State Healthcare Organization

Heart of Ohio Family Health Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Buhari Mohammed will be departing the organization after almost nine years for a new leadership opportunity with an out-of-state healthcare organization. Heart of Ohio Family Health is one of Central Ohio’s leading community healthcare organizations. In an early morning announcement of his move, Dr. Buhari promised to “continue to serve Chief Executive Officer for Heart of Ohio Family Health through December 31, 2026, to support a smooth and successful transition.” Details of Dr. Buhari Mohammed’s announcement on LinkedIn follows: “After almost nine incredible years with Heart of Ohio Family Health, I […]

Ohio · 4d

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 · 7d

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Hundreds receive free health care at Columbus pop-up clinic, highlighting gaps in access

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — More than 475 people received free health care Saturday as a two-day pop-up clinic returned to Columbus, offering dental, vision and medical services to people regardless of their insurance status. The Remote Area Medical clinic transformed the gymnasium at East High School into a temporary...

Columbus, OH · 6d

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 · 8d

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 · 8d

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Hundreds receive free health care at Columbus pop-up clinic, highlighting gaps in access

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — More than 475 people received free health care Saturday as a two-day pop-up clinic returned to Columbus, offering dental, vision and medical services to people regardless of their insurance status. The Remote Area Medical clinic transformed the gymnasium at East High School into a temporary...

Columbus, OH · 6d

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 · 8d

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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...

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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 · 7d

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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...

Ohio · 8d

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 · 9d

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 · 8d

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 · 8d

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 · 7d

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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 · 9d