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Health

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Health

Cleveland Department of Health reports 25 cases of monkeypox

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 3:08 PM EDT
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By Avery Williams
The United States federal government declared a public health emergency earlier this month.

Health

Ohio doctors urge parents to get kids vaccinated before school starts

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 12:54 PM EDT
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By Tiarra Braddock
Ohio Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff says more than 1,000 children come down with diseases that would’ve been preventable had they been up to date with their vaccines.

Health

Summit County health officials confirm 1st case of monkeypox

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 10:21 AM EDT
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By Julia Bingel
The Summit County resident will complete their isolation period out of state.

News

Currently 20 cases of monkeypox in Cleveland, according to CDPH

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 3:31 PM EDT
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By Maddi Hebebrand
They noted that the vaccine is most effective when given after recent exposure and before onset of symptoms, and is a two dose series four weeks apart.

News

Currently 19 cases of monkeypox in Cleveland, according to CDPH

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 1:35 PM EDT
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By Maddi Hebebrand
They noted that the vaccine is most effective when given after recent exposure and before onset of symptoms, and is a two dose series four weeks apart.

Community

Health officials find West Nile in Lake County

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 10:55 AM EDT
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By Julia Bingel
Avoid being outside from dusk until dawn when mosquitoes are most active. If you cannot avoid those times, use an insect repellent.

Health

Storms cause sewage to overflow into Lake Erie at Edgewater Beach

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 6:09 AM EDT
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By Chris Anderson
The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District said Monday night’s rainfall caused a combined sewage and stormwater overflow into Lake Erie.

Health

Tracking monkeypox in Northeast Ohio: Multiple new cases reported Monday

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 9:21 AM EDT
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By Avery Williams and Alec Sapolin
Officials from three Northeast Ohio health departments reported new cases of monkeypox Monday.

Health

Cleveland Infectious Disease Specialist: Monkeypox outbreak is ‘bigger’ than expected

Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 6:46 PM EDT
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By Kelly Kennedy
Cleveland infectious disease doctor weighs in on monkeypox outbreak

Health

Currently 11 cases of monkeypox in Cleveland, according to CDPH

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 4:45 PM EDT
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By Maddi Hebebrand
They noted that the vaccine is most effective when given after recent exposure and before onset of symptoms, and is a two dose series four weeks apart.
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Health

Confirmed case of monkeypox in Lorain County, officials say

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 4:25 PM EDT
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By Maddi Hebebrand
They reported that the person resides in Lorain County and is isolating at this time, noting that the risk to the general public is low.

Community

Massage therapy convention coming to Cleveland as Deshaun Watson remains in spotlight

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 1:07 PM EDT
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By Avery Williams
“Massage therapists should never have to tolerate conduct outside the bounds of therapeutic massage therapy within a massage session."

Community

How an Akron boy is giving back to the hospital that saved his life

Updated: Jul. 31, 2022 at 7:55 PM EDT
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By Avery Williams and Jim Nelson
An 8-year-old Akron boy is on a mission to give back to the hospital that saved his life.

Health

Health department reports probable cases of monkeypox in Lucas County

Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 1:43 PM EDT
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By Maddi Hebebrand
According to TLCHD, the individuals tested positive for orthopoxvirus in lesion samples while meeting both clinical and epidemiologic criteria.

Health

Two confirmed cases of monkeypox in Cincinnati, health department says

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 5:06 AM EDT
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By Brian Planalp
The virus often causes mild illness with symptoms resolving in 2-4 weeks, according to the CDC.

Health

Cleveland Clinic ranked among top hospital systems in US

Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 7:42 AM EDT
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By Chris Anderson
Once again, the Cleveland Clinic hospital network has been ranked as one of the best health care systems in the United States.

News

Cleveland Clinic offers clinics dedicated to contraceptive options

Updated: Jul. 23, 2022 at 11:32 AM EDT
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By Julia Bingel
The clinics will be open from 8 a.m. to noon, starting July 23.

COVID-19

New strain causes spike in COVID cases

Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 8:35 PM EDT
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By Katie Wilson
COVID cases are back on the rise around the nation and here in Cleveland, and doctors say this new strain is causing severe symptoms.

Mental Illness

988: Introducing the new mental health hotline in the US

Updated: Jul. 16, 2022 at 6:24 PM EDT
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By Syeda Abbas
Starting today, you can get yourself or someone you love help quickly by a simple text or phone call to 988.

Roe vs Wade

Study says most patients in Ohio received abortion care after 6 weeks

Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 9:14 AM EDT
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By Avery Williams
The Ohio State University study takes a deeper look at data from 2020 and 2021, before the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Health

University Hospitals ends emergency services at Bedford, Richmond Heights medical centers due to staffing issues

Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 10:38 AM EDT
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By Chris Anderson
University Hospitals announced on Thursday that inpatient and emergency services at the system’s Bedford and Richmond Heights medical centers are being discontinued at this time due to staffing issues.

Opioid Crisis

Public health alert issued after deadly spike in drug overdoses throughout Cuyahoga County

Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 8:25 PM EDT
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By Jim Nelson
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner has issued a public health alert after 30 suspected drug overdose deaths during the first two weeks of July.

Health

Cleveland Clinic performs first-ever 5 organ transplant for patient with rare cancer

Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 12:04 PM EDT
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By Dan DeRoos
Doctors with the Cleveland Clinic have done it again, this time performing the world’s first ever multi-organ transplant in a patient suffering from a rare appendix cancer called pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP).

Health

Air quality advisory in effect for several Northeast Ohio counties

Updated: Jul. 4, 2022 at 6:37 AM EDT
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By Chris Anderson
An air quality advisory was issued for eight counties in Northeast Ohio on July 4.

Roe vs Wade

Court denies request for emergency halt to Ohio abortion ban

Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 3:39 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The Ohio Supreme Court has denied a request from abortion providers to freeze the newly imposed state ban on abortions at the first detectable “fetal heartbeat” while a legal debate plays out in court. At issue is the ban Ohio implemented a week ago, the same day the U.S. Supreme Court found the U.S. Constitution does not protect a woman’s right to an abortion. Providers wanted the state Supreme Court to grant an emergency stay, arguing it was needed to protect the constitutional rights of Ohioans. The state opposed the request, saying the Ohio Constitution doesn’t recognize the right to an abortion.

Health

Maple Heights family with 18-month-old child stuck in lead-contaminated home

Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 6:57 AM EDT
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By Harry Boomer
Chinester Williams is very afraid for her son’s health.

News

Cleveland resident diagnosed with monkeypox, health officials confirm

Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 11:45 AM EDT
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By Julia Bingel
While uncommon, monkeypox is circulating in the U.S.

Health

Second monkeypox case identified in Ohio

Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 9:23 AM EDT
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By FOX19 Digital Staff
Columbus Public Health is investigating a case of monkeypox.

Roe vs Wade

Cleveland mayor calls for protests to remain peaceful as rallies continue for 3rd day

Updated: Jun. 26, 2022 at 11:58 AM EDT
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By Avery Williams, Syeda Abbas and Alec Sapolin
"I ask that you continue to protest peacefully. We cannot let actions of frustration minimize the fight for our freedoms."

Health

MetroHealth helps WWII hero return home from Cleveland

Updated: Jun. 26, 2022 at 7:35 AM EDT
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By Avery Williams
Hershel Woodrow ‘Woody’ Williams was the VIP passenger for a helicopter team Saturday morning.

Roe vs Wade

‘Our body, our choice’: Protesters rally for abortion rights in downtown Cleveland

Updated: Jun. 25, 2022 at 1:05 PM EDT
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By Avery Williams and Caitlin McCarthy
The controversial Roe v. Wade decision has prompted rallies in several American cities.

Roe vs Wade

Abortion rights protesters take to Cleveland streets after controversial decision to overturn Roe v. Wade

Updated: Jun. 25, 2022 at 6:42 AM EDT
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By Michelle Nicks (WOIO)
“Banning abortions doesn’t mean no one gets abortions, it just means banning safe abortions.”

Politics

Ohio Right to Life calls for abortion ban as Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 12:21 PM EDT
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By Avery Williams
Ohio Right to Life has released a statement calling for state lawmakers to ban abortion following the Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade.

Politics

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio releases statement

Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 12:00 PM EDT
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By Avery Williams
Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio has released a statement condemning the United States Supreme Court.

Health

Plane delivers 85,000 tins of baby formula to Ohio from Australia during national shortage

Updated: Jun. 18, 2022 at 1:47 PM EDT
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By Chris Anderson
Ohio has received a large supply of baby formula as stores across the country continue to keep the shelves stocked.

Health

Ohio sees first confirmed case of the measles in 3 years

Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 5:33 PM EDT
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By Maddi Hebebrand
The infected Franklin County child recently traveled to a country with confirmed measles cases, according ODH.

Health

Cleveland Clinic doctor shares tips to stay safe during high temperatures, humidity

Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 12:20 PM EDT
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By Syeda Abbas
High temperatures and humidity can be a dangerous combination.

Breaking News

First probable case of monkeypox hits Ohio, health department says

Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 2:54 PM EDT
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By Alec Sapolin
The Ohio Department of Health is holding a press conference at 3 p.m. on June 13.

Community

LeBron James Family Foundation to open I Promise health care center

Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 12:14 PM EDT
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By Chris Anderson
The LeBron James Family Foundation is continuing to make a lasting impact on Akron communities.

Health

Sewer district to begin regular quality testing at Edgewater Beach this weekend

Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 4:56 AM EDT
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By Syeda Abbas
At Edgewater Beach, preparations are going to start this weekend on the water quality.

Health

Long wait times for access to mental health care persist in Ohio

Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 9:27 PM EDT
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By Jen Picciano
Adding to the need of those with pre-existing conditions, there are now additional people with pandemic-triggered mental health issues, and a whole new wave of people finally seeking out mental health care now that stigmas are disappearing.

Community

Northeast Ohio canines head to Buffalo to help in aftermath of racist mass shooting

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 1:51 PM EDT
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By Vic Gideon
Two therapy dogs will head from Northeast Ohio to Buffalo to help a grieving community in the aftermath of racially-motivated shootings last weekend

Health

Ohio health department director holds 1st COVID-19 briefing in over a month

Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 9:53 AM EDT
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By Chris Anderson
The director for the Ohio Department of Health will host a press conference on Wednesday morning to give an update on COVID-19 cases in the state.

Opioid Crisis

Lorain County officials send warning amid spike in opioid cases

Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 10:20 PM EDT
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By Alec Sapolin
The number of opioid overdoses in Lorain County have recently spiked.

Health

Summit County horse euthanized after testing positive for incurable virus

Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 1:46 PM EDT
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By Avery Williams
The illness, called equine infectious anemia, is defined by the ODNR as a ”blood-borne infectious viral disease that produces a persistent infection and may potentially be fatal.”

Health

Cleveland Clinic announces $1.3 billion in expansion projects

Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 11:19 AM EDT
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By Dan DeRoos
The world-renowned Cleveland Clinic announced Friday a $1.3 billion expansion plan will have a major impact on the main campus in Cleveland.

Cleveland Guardians

7 Guardians coaching staff members in MLB Health and Safety protocols after ‘multiple positive COVID-19 tests’

Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 8:24 PM EDT
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By Rachel Vadaj
Wednesday’s game between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox was postponed as a result of numerous COVID-19 cases.

COVID-19

Gov. Mike DeWine orders flags lowered to honor 1 million Americans killed by COVID-19

Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 3:01 PM EDT
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By Rachel Vadaj
The flags shall be flown at half-staff until sunset on May 16.

Health

‘Unhealthy’ air quality alert issued for some residents in Northeast Ohio

Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 6:05 AM EDT
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By Chris Anderson
An “orange” air quality alert was issued for much of Northeast Ohio on Thursday, meaning conditions could be unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Health

Flu season hits peak later than normal

Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 6:20 PM EDT
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By Jeff Slawson
Flu season hits peak later than usual.
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