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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 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 · 9d

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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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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.

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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 · 1d

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

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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

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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 · 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 .

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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

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.

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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

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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 · 3d

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 · 2d

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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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

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

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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

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 · 1d

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