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19 News’ Nichole Vrsansky recovering after colon cancer surgery, urges others to get screened

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By 19 News Digital Team
19 News anchor Nichole Vrsansky is recovering at home after surgery for colon cancer and is sharing her experience to encourage others to get screened.

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MyChart back online at University Hospitals after cybersecurity incident

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 5:10 PM EST
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By Ashley Pomplas, Caitlin McCarthy and Nikki Gasiewski
University Hospitals (UH) announced Saturday that MyChart is now accessible to patients after the health system experienced a cybersecurity incident in October.

News

This 2016 illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention depicts...

Whooping cough cases confirmed at Northeast Ohio high school, elementary school

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 10:21 PM EST
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By Julia Thyret, Nikki Gasiewski and Vasi Prokos
There is one confirmed case of whooping cough at Cuyahoga Falls High School and two at Price Elementary School, according to the school district.

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Medical examiner: This drug drives all overdose deaths in Cuyahoga County

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 8:34 AM EST
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By Julia Thyret
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner announced Friday they have seen a “sustained increase in suspected overdose deaths during October and November.”

News

Lakewood residents are split over a reported chemical odor, and the Cleveland Division of Air...

Lakewood residents divided over reported chemical odor as air quality investigation continues

Updated: Oct. 30, 2026 at 5:38 PM EDT
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By Emma Aken
Lakewood residents are split over a reported chemical odor, and the Cleveland Division of Air Quality is collecting air samples and requesting records from nearby permitted facilities while it searches for the source.

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Ambulance driver abandons patient in Cleveland

Updated: Oct. 30, 2026 at 10:24 AM EDT
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By Julia Thyret
The driver of a private ambulance is accused of abandoning a patient he was transporting to the hospital earlier this week.

News

University Hospitals working to restore MyChart; appointments continue as normal

University Hospitals working to restore MyChart; appointments continue as normal

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 11:55 AM EDT
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By Ashley Pomplas
University Hospitals (UH) shared a statement Wednesday that patients are still unable to access MyChart.

Crime

Willie Hill

Cincinnati hospital worker charged with sexual battery of patients

Updated: Oct. 27, 2026 at 11:14 AM EDT
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker and Brittany Harry
Willie Hill was working at Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital at the time of the alleged crimes, police say

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University Hospitals still working to restore MyChart after cybersecurity incident

Updated: Oct. 26, 2026 at 1:52 PM EDT
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By Ashley Pomplas and Caitlin McCarthy
University Hospitals (UH) experienced a cybersecurity incident last week, a spokesperson shared Monday.

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University Hospitals experiencing ‘digital service disruptions’

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 7:40 PM EDT
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By Julia Thyret
Patients and employees of University Hospitals should anticipate “digital service disruptions” for the next several days, said a University Hospitals spokesperson.
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A hazardous chemical leak at a Toledo tank terminal forced hundreds of people to evacuate and...

Hundreds evacuate as Toledo chemical leak lingers 16+ hours, EPA monitoring

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 6:16 PM EDT
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By Emma Aken and WTVG Staff
A hazardous chemical leak at a Toledo tank terminal forced hundreds of people to evacuate and left others under shelter-in-place orders for more than 16 hours as crews let the release vent out rather than risk intervening.

Health

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in Ohio and across the country. A local...

Northeast Ohio teen builds app to close lung cancer screening gap

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 4:38 PM EDT
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By Isabella Roberts
A local teenager has built an app she hopes can help address the leading cause of cancer deaths in Ohio and across the country.

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A Gilmour Academy senior has developed an artificial intelligence translation tool designed to...

Cuyahoga County teen’s AI translation tool wins over physicians in hospital study

Updated: Oct. 14, 2026 at 5:58 PM EDT
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By Isabella Roberts
A Gilmour Academy senior has developed an artificial intelligence translation tool designed to help doctors communicate with patients who do not speak English, and physicians are testing it.

Health

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Lake County health district issues warning of ‘possible exposure to measles’

Updated: Oct. 14, 2026 at 4:57 PM EDT
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By Nikki Gasiewski
The Lake County General Health District is warning the public Wednesday of a “possible exposure to measles” in the county.

Health

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Measles cases in Ohio top 230 as Medina County reports first case of the year

Updated: Oct. 11, 2026 at 11:45 AM EDT
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By Madisan Green
Geauga County leads the state with 50 cases, followed by Wayne County with 45.

Cold and Flu

This image provided by Moderna in September 2026 shows packaging for the mFLUSIVA mRNA flu...

Doctors outline new vaccine options for flu, COVID and RSV this season

Updated: Oct. 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM EDT
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By Jen Picciano
Most flu vaccine guidelines remain the same for this season, but there is an mRNA option that is recommended for those over 50.

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Measles cases continue to climb in Northeast Ohio, outpacing 2025 numbers

Measles cases continue to climb in Northeast Ohio, outpacing 2025 numbers

Updated: Oct. 8, 2026 at 4:17 PM EDT
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By Cassandra Nist and Nikki Gasiewski
Measles is spreading in Northeast Ohio at a pace far beyond anything the region saw last year, and new state data shared Thursday reveals cases are continuing to increase.

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Portage Prepares is Portage County's Emergency Management Agency

Gas warning near septic site sparks ongoing emergency response

Updated: Oct. 8, 2026 at 9:42 AM EDT
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By Cassandra Nist and Olivia Yatooma
Emergency officials are monitoring hydrogen sulfide levels near a septic tank site in Deerfield Township following two recent fires, according to Portage County EMA’s “Portage Prepares” Facebook page.

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Elyria teen honored by American Heart Association for saving her mothers life with CPR

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 7:44 PM EDT
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By Tiffani Tucker
A quick lesson, in CPR turns into a lifesaving moment for an Elyria Catholic High School student.

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Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital workers walk off job (9/23/2026)

Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital workers remain on strike

Updated: Oct. 1, 2026 at 2:37 PM EDT
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By Julia Thyret, Caitlin McCarthy and Madisan Green
Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital workers are back on the strike line Friday. They walked off the job at noon Wednesday, Sept. 23.

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Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital workers walk off job

Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital workers are on the strike line

Updated: Oct. 1, 2026 at 2:37 PM EDT
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By Julia Thyret, Caitlin McCarthy and Madisan Green
Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital workers walked off the job at noon Wednesday and are on the strike line Thursday.

Health

Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital workers walk off job (9/23/2026)

Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital strikers’ healthcare revoked

Updated: Oct. 1, 2026 at 2:31 PM EDT
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By Raymond Cotis
In a sudden move from Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital, strikers healthcare coverage are being revoked starting Thursday. The workers have been on strike since Sept. 23.

Health

‘One of the most contagious diseases’: Doctor warns of measles risks amid dropping vaccination...

Ashland County confirms first case of measles: What to know about symptoms, vaccine

Updated: Sep. 26, 2026 at 10:49 AM EDT
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By Ashley Pomplas
The Ashland County Health Department reported Friday its first case of the measles in the county.

Health

Tuscarawas County Health Department confirms West Nile virus

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 5:36 PM EDT
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By Raymond Cotis
The Tuscarawas County Health Department (TCHD) warns the community on Thursday of a horse that tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in the Mineral City area.

News

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Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital workers 1 day away from a strike

Updated: Sep. 22, 2026 at 8:38 AM EDT
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By Julia Thyret and Caitlin McCarthy
Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital workers are just one day away from striking.

News

Geneva Cancer center prepares to close, giving patients further drive travel times.

‘I’ll just have to go further’: Patients brace for longer commutes as Geneva Cancer Center closes

Updated: Sep. 19, 2026 at 10:30 PM EDT
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By Noelle Williams
A local cancer care center is preparing to close its doors, and nurses and patients are pushing back to try and stop it.

News

Measle cases in Ohio surge. Cases now higher than all of 2025.

Measles cases surge in Northeast Ohio, far outpacing 2025 numbers

Updated: Sep. 18, 2026 at 1:07 PM EDT
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By Cassandra Nist
Measles is spreading in Northeast Ohio at a pace far beyond anything the region saw last year, according to new state and federal data released Thursday.

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Summit County high school cancels football game due to illness

Updated: Sep. 18, 2026 at 10:42 AM EDT
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By Julia Thyret
The Cuyahoga Falls High School football team was forced to cancel their game Friday due to illness.

News

ECG monitor showing heart screening conducted by MCORE Foundation at Medina High School.

Low-cost heart screening comes to Northeast Ohio schools, here’s how your child can get checked

Updated: Sep. 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM EDT
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By Keith Grant
20-minute tests at Medina High School check for life-altering heart conditions, one stop in MCORE screening events.

Health

Local leaders urge residents to prepare before new rules take effect

Federal Medicaid changes could affect thousands in Cuyahoga County

Updated: Sep. 14, 2026 at 7:09 PM EDT
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By Isabella Roberts
New federal changes to Medicaid could soon affect thousands of people in Cuyahoga County.

News

As children return to the classroom, they're spreading common illnesses.

Doctors report seasonal uptick in illnesses

Updated: Sep. 4, 2026 at 5:09 PM EDT
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By Jen Picciano
School aged children are coming down with strep throat, hand foot and mouth disease and stomach bugs this fall.

State

Loved ones of Mary Allen tell 13 Action News she died in the fire.

U.S. EPA releases list of chemicals located at Brent Industries during time of explosion

Updated: Sep. 1, 2026 at 6:39 PM EDT
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By Alexandria Manthey
A spokesperson with the U.S. EPA says Brent Industries listed stoddard solvent and sulfuric acid, in Brent Industries’ comprehensive inventory of hazardous chemicals stored at the facility.

News

MetroHealth has opened a 24/7, 365-day drive-thru pharmacy on its main campus as new state...

MetroHealth opens 24/7 drive-thru pharmacy as Ohio locations close

Updated: Aug. 31, 2026 at 5:38 PM EDT
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By Isabella Roberts
MetroHealth has opened a 24/7, 365-day drive-thru pharmacy on its main campus as new state data shows hundreds of Ohio pharmacies have closed in recent years.

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Additional cases of measles reported in Northeast Ohio county

Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 12:04 PM EDT
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By Julia Thyret
There are now five confirmed cases of measles in Wayne County, health officials confirmed Friday.

News

High school pre-nursing program offers Northeast Ohio students head start on careers

High school pre-nursing program offers Northeast Ohio students head start on careers

Updated: Aug. 27, 2026 at 5:20 PM EDT
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By Katharine Huntley
High school students are learning lessons about taking care of patients as part of a program offered through the Western Lake County Compact’s Pre-Nursing Program.

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Wild mushrooms make multiple people sick in Ohio

Updated: Aug. 27, 2026 at 11:54 AM EDT
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By Julia Thyret
Cleveland Clinic doctors are warning people not to eat the wild mushrooms popping up in their yards and parks.

Health

A doctor applies red light therapy to a tennis elbow patient

Solon company’s light therapy offers relief for tennis elbow patients

Updated: Aug. 26, 2026 at 4:59 PM EDT
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By Jen Picciano
FDA-cleared treatment from Multi Radiance Medical uses red and infrared light to treat inflammation

Health

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Do not eat wild mushrooms, says Summit County Public Health

Updated: Aug. 24, 2026 at 2:10 PM EDT
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By Raymond Cotis
With the damp weather rolling in, Summit County Public Health (SCPH) reminds the community about wild mushrooms popping up in yards.

Health

As of Thursday, the Ohio measles outbreak has grown to 69 confirmed cases so far this year,...

Ohio reports 69 cases as measles outbreak grows

Updated: Aug. 13, 2026 at 4:07 PM EDT
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By Avery Williams
As of Thursday, the Ohio measles outbreak has grown to 69 confirmed cases so far this year, according to the state’s infectious disease dashboard.

Health

A scam alert has been issued.

MetroHealth warns patients of fraudulent MyChart phishing emails

Updated: Aug. 12, 2026 at 1:54 PM EDT
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By Ashley Pomplas
MetroHealth shared on social media Wednesday that it is alerting patients and community members about phishing emails.

Health

Health experts say rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, so any direct contact...

Health officials warn community of rabies risk after unusual spike

Updated: Aug. 11, 2026 at 3:54 PM EDT
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By Raymond Cotis and Isabella Roberts
Cuyahoga County Board of Health has issued a warning after increased reports of bats carrying rabies.

Health

University Hospitals reports measles exposure at facility

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 4:41 PM EDT
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By Avery Williams and Nikki Gasiewski
University Hospitals advised Friday of a confirmed measles case exposure at their facility.

Health

Ohio measles outbreak grows to 45 cases so far this year

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM EDT
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By Avery Williams
Ohio is facing a growing measles outbreak, with state health officials reporting on Thursday a total of 45 cases so far this year.

News

Leaders broke ground Wednesday on Leona Street for McGregor Landing, a $35 million senior...

McGregor Landing groundbreaking marks first senior housing-health care complex in Lorain County

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 5:19 PM EDT
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By Brittany Wier
Leaders broke ground Wednesday on Leona Street for McGregor Landing, a $35 million senior housing development that officials say is the first of its kind in Lorain County.

Health

Ohio measles outbreak grows with 5 cases confirmed in Geauga County

Updated: Aug. 4, 2026 at 1:43 PM EDT
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By Avery Williams
Health officials on Tuesday announced five confirmed cases of measles in Geauga County.

Diarrhea Disease

Kaja's Farmers Market in Hinckley

Cyclospora outbreak drives customers to Hinckley farmers markets

Updated: Aug. 3, 2026 at 11:08 PM EDT
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By Caitlin McCarthy
Two people in Michigan have died in connection with a cyclospora outbreak, marking the first confirmed deaths in the United States linked to the parasite.

Diarrhea Disease

FILE - This undated photo taken through a microscope provided by the CDC shows Cyclospora...

First deaths reported as cyclospora outbreak continues in the US

Updated: Aug. 3, 2026 at 6:52 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan in the first confirmed deaths in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite, state health officials announced Monday.

News

Cleveland Clinic launches drone delivery program for prescription medications

Cleveland Clinic launches drone delivery program for prescription medications

Updated: Aug. 3, 2026 at 3:01 PM EDT
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By Ashley Pomplas
Cleveland Clinic announced on social media Monday that its launching a drone delivery program for prescription medications.

Diarrhea Disease

FILE - Organic lettuce is displayed in Falls Church, Va., Saturday, March 11, 2017. (AP...

Between prices and a diarrhea-causing parasite, lettuce is causing hard times at some restaurants

Updated: Jul. 31, 2026 at 12:29 PM EDT
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By Associated Press DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer
It’s been a choppy year for restaurants that lean into lettuce.

Health

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Measles outbreak declared in Ohio with cases reported in multiple counties

Updated: Jul. 30, 2026 at 7:33 PM EDT
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By Avery Williams
Ohio’s top doctor declared a measles outbreak Thursday, marking the state’s third measles outbreak this year.
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