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Democratic governor candidate Amy Acton hosts healthcare roundtable
ZANESVILLE – Muskingum County was next on the list for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton and her campaign. She made an appearance at the Muskingum County Democratic Party headquarters on Muskingum Avenue Aug. 7, where she took part in a roundtable discussion on healthcare costs and how to lower them. Several community members, like Vietnam War veterans, mine and line workers, physicians and nurses, introduced themselves and expressed some of their concerns. "From studying social work, I know what can happen when people... don't get proper care, it just starts to snowball more and more and more... It's scary watching the cost just go up and up and up," said Caleb Buck, a student at Ohio University Zanesville. Acton, who could become Ohio's first female governor, is running against Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy in the fall general election. During her visit, Acton announced her campaign had raised more than $22 million, with the help of around 146,000 individual donations and a $27-average grassroot donation, making it the highest amount raised by a Democratic governor candidate in Ohio history. A few days earlier, Acton issued a policy statement calling for a conditional moratorium on data centers in order to "to
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Nobody Knows Her Number but Everyone Knows the Human Shaped Stain at This Ohio Hospital
Ohio has a place where the past refuses to stay quiet, and once you hear about it, it is nearly impossible to forget. A former asylum that has been standing since 1874, its brick walls hold more history than most people are ready for. Somewhere inside one of its abandoned...
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Family medicine provider joins Genesis Primary Care
ZANESVILLE, Ohio — Joseph A. Trapp, D.O., has joined Genesis Primary Care, specializing in family medicine. Dr. Trapp earned his doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio, and completed his family medicine residency at Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, Ohio. He is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Practice and the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners. With over 31 years of experience providing care to patients in Ohio, Dr. Trapp is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals and families of all ages. His commitment to excellence is reflected in his long-standing service to the community and his focus on preventative care and chronic disease management. Submitted by Genesis Healthcare System
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Dr. Amy Acton discusses rising healthcare costs in Zanesville
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Another campaign stop has been made in Muskingum County on Friday. At the Muskingum County Democrats’ Office, Dr. Amy Acton has stopped by to talk to residents about how she would lower health care costs and make it more accessible if she’s elected governor.
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Legionnaires’ Scare at Thornville Nursing Home Spurs Water Probe
Eight confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease have emerged at a Thornville nursing home, prompting health officials to investigate whether the building’s water system played a role. The cluster has grown quickly, with the facility restricting water use and adding filters as officials work to contain the risk. The...
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Health officials probe 8 Legionnaires’ cases at Thornville nursing home
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Health officials are investigating an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at Country Lane Gardens, a long term care facility in Thornville, just north of Lancaster. The Fairfield County health commissioner said the first case was identified July 29, followed by a second case the next...
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Health officials probe 8 Legionnaires’ cases at Thornville nursing home
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Health officials are investigating an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at a nursing home in Thornville, just north of Lancaster. The Fairfield County health commissioner said the first case was identified last Wednesday, followed by a second case the next day. As of today, eight cases have been confirmed.
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An Ohio University professor’s research shows the struggles of rural hospitals are complex
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Most of the hospitals in the United States are nonprofit organizations. In lieu of paying taxes, there are requirements that they invest in improving the health of their community overall. This is called a community benefit budget. Cory Cronin is an associate professor at Ohio...
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New crisis care center opens near Chillicothe to speed mental health help
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Paint Valley ADAMH Board and Coleman Health Services cut the ribbon Tuesday on the new James Hagen Crisis Care Center, a facility designed to give people in Ross and surrounding counties faster access to mental health and addiction crisis care. The center, located at 11485...
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School vaccinations available at VC Health Department
A local agency is ready to help parents get their children ready for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. Required school immunizations are now available at the Vinton County Health Department (VCHD), 31927 State Route 93, McArthur, OH. Their walk-in clinic will be available on the following days and times: Mondays: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.Wednesdays: 9 a.m. to 12 noon The goal of these immunizations is to help area children meet Ohio’s school vaccination requirements. To make an appointment call the VCHD at740-596-5233. Ohio requires K-12 students to be vaccinated against 10 diseases: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP/Tdap), Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Hepatitis B, Varicella (chickenpox), and Meningococcal disease. Specific dosage counts vary by grade, with a Tdap and Meningococcal booster required before entering the seventh and 12th grades. Ohio law allows exemptions for medical contraindications, religious convictions, and reasons of conscience. Parents or guardians seeking to excuse their child must submit a written request or the school’s approved exemption form. For comprehensive summaries, catch-up schedules, or to download exemption forms, visit the Ohio Department of Health K-12 Guidelines.