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Health

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Cancer

Team Persevere

Northeast Ohio schools join competition to raise funds for blood cancer research

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Nichole Vrsansky
More than 30 school districts throughout Northeast Ohio have competed in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Student Visionary of the Year program.

News

Debbie Polson had a bone marrow transplant in June at the Cleveland Clinic. She has been...

American Cancer Society’s Cleveland Hope Lodge expanding to help more patients

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 8:24 PM EDT
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By Kelly Kennedy
The Hope Lodge is a place where people getting cancer treatment as well as one of their caregivers can stay for free. They just need to live at least 40 miles away and be over 18.

Consumer

New mother Kelly Thomas is relieved to hear that an RSV vaccine will be an option for her next...

New RSV vaccine is better protecting babies but has potential link to preterm birth

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 4:43 PM EDT
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By Jen Picciano
RSV vaccines are now available to pregnant women in the last trimester.

Events

‘Kinlike Strides’: Kara Bieber hosts 2nd walk for women to find community through movement

‘Kinlike Strides’: Kara Bieber hosts 2nd walk for women to find community through movement

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 11:53 PM EDT
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By Rachel Vadaj
“These days as a woman, it is not uncommon to feel like you are lacking community,” Kara Maxine Bieber stated. “It’s time to take some steps toward changing that!”

Opioid Crisis

Cuyahoga County Board of Health received $3.8 million from CDC

Cuyahoga County Board of Health receives $2.8M from CDC to fight overdoses

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 5:22 PM EDT
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By Angie Rodriguez
Cuyahoga County Board of Health receives $2.8 million from CDC to aid in fight against overdoses in community.

Opioid Crisis

Dr. Kiran Faryar handing out Naloxone kits for Project D.A.W.N.

Ohio Overdose Awareness Day: State ranks 6th in US for opioid-related OD deaths

Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 12:25 PM EDT
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By Angie Rodriguez
Aug. 31 marks the 3rd annual Ohio Overdose Awareness Day, and University Hospitals is hoping that a program they made can help the people in the community prevent becoming a statistic.

Top Story

The Adamczyk family will participate in the in Children's Heart Foundation Heart Walk in...

#SavannahStrong: Northeast Ohio family raising awareness about congenital heart defects in memory of late daughter

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 8:07 PM EDT
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By Sia Nyorkor
The Adamczyk family is turning their pain into purpose and raising awareness about congenital heart defects

News

Cancer research and treatment will be on the table with Cleveland preeminent food event this...

Five Star Sensation aims to raise $1.5M for cancer research and treatment

Updated: Aug. 26, 2023 at 11:09 AM EDT
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By Vic Gideon
Five Star Sensation will raise $1 million for UH Seidman cancer research with the premier food event in Northeast Ohio, chefs coming in from around the country for the Saturday night event

Health

The Ohio Department of Health held a press conference to discuss respiratory viruses in children.

Ohio Department of Health addressing respiratory viruses going around

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 1:02 PM EDT
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By Dan DeRoos
Ohio’s top doctor, Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, held a news conference Thursday to address two health issues impacting the state right now.

19 Solutions Team

Smart Home technology helps people with disabilities in Stark County

Smart Home technology helps people with disabilities in Stark County

Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 10:52 PM EDT
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By Colton Molesky
Organizations are working to help people with disabilities gain more independence in everyday life, thanks to technology. The first Smart Home in Stark County is a model people are hoping to copy for more homes across Ohio.
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Health

Summit County health officials issue overdose alert after 7 deaths in 4 days

Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 2:41 PM EDT
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By Avery Williams
There’s also been a increase in emergency room trips related to overdoses this summer.

19 Solutions Team

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline helps thousands struggling with mental health in Ohio

Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 8:37 PM EDT
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By Nichole Vrsansky
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is the three-digit phone number for those having a mental health crisis, or those who are simply in need of guidance, to call for help.

News

Heinen’s issues voluntary recall for cashew butter

Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 3:43 PM EDT
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By Alec Sapolin
Heinen’s on Friday issued a voluntary recall for its Fresh Ground Cashew Butter.

Health

New radiation therapy offers Cleveland veterans better cancer treatment, fewer side effects

Updated: Jul. 7, 2023 at 4:19 PM EDT
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By Jen Picciano
Veterans with cancer now have access to new better guided radiation therapy to target their cancers.

Health

Don’t be fooled, illness going around Northeast Ohio is not COVID

Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 10:56 AM EDT
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By Dan DeRoos
Doctors with University Hospital are seeing cases of an illness that doesn’t normally circulate this time of year and it is causing some to think their child may have COVID.

Health

CWRU doctor shares advice after domestic malaria cases appear in U.S.

Updated: Jul. 3, 2023 at 8:57 PM EDT
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By Steven Hernandez
“This is the first time that’s happened in 20 years,” said Dr. Brian Grimberg.

News

Cleveland Clinic Children’s is ranked in nation’s top children’s hospitals

Updated: Jun. 21, 2023 at 9:38 AM EDT
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By Anna Goldberg
Cleveland Clinic Children's has ranked among the nation's top 50 pediatric hospitals

News

Northeast Ohio counties awarded money to fight mosquitoes this summer

Updated: Jun. 16, 2023 at 12:31 PM EDT
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By Anna Goldberg
Ohio EPA gives $816,000 in grants to 41 counties for mosquito control.

Children

Baby goes home after 100 days in Akron Children’s Hospital NICU

Updated: Jun. 15, 2023 at 2:39 PM EDT
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By Rachel Vadaj
Baby Kairo was born at just four pounds, four ounces with gastroschisis, which is a condition that caused his intestines to grow on the outside of his body.

News

Nearly 1,000 Akron homes under boil advisories following water main break

Updated: Jun. 11, 2023 at 10:20 AM EDT
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By Alec Sapolin
Nearly 1,000 homes in Akron face boil advisories after a water main broke within the city.

Politics

Ohio bill seeks to eliminate state sales tax on essential baby, children items

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 1:31 PM EDT
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By Vic Gideon
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine called on state leaders in January to join him in repealing the state tax on critical infant supplies.

News

Can a memory loss drug already on the market prevent Alzheimer’s disease? Study in the works

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:00 PM EDT
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By Jen Picciano
Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals is using an existing drug, FDA approved for memory loss, to see if it can prevent the disease from forming.

Women

Cleveland Guardians wife Kara Bieber hosts walk for women to connect, feel empowered together

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 2:21 PM EDT
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By Rachel Vadaj
Blown away by the unexpected excitement from hundreds of women interested in the idea, she said, “I need to listen and try to make this happen for the women in Cleveland!”

Health

DeWine launches program to protect Ohioans from lead poisoning

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 2:07 PM EDT
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By Jake Pietrasz
Lead poisoning is most commonly caused by lead-based paint, which produces chips and dust when deteriorating.

News

Cleveland Clinic successfully implants dual cardiac device in 1st patient in the world

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 3:17 PM EDT
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By Julia Bingel
The clinical trial, sponsored by Impulse Dynamics, manufacturer of the device, will enroll 300 patients from 75 centers across the U.S. who will be followed for two years.

Health

This Ohio gambling hotline received 3 times more calls since January 2023

Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 2:01 PM EDT
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By Vic Gideon
Calls have tripled to the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio since sports betting became legal on January first

Health

University Hospitals offer free stroke screenings throughout May

Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 12:29 PM EDT
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By Maddi Hebebrand
Strokes are the leading cause of serious long-term disability in the U.S., according to UH, who said a simple screens can provide peace of mind.

Health

HEALTH ALERT: Medical professionals warn parents after Ohio teen dies from TikTok challenge

Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 5:45 PM EDT
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By Sia Nyorkor
It’s called the TikTok ‘Benadryl Challenge' and it can be deadly.

News

New technology out for old problem of children’s tantrums

Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 12:45 PM EDT
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By Vic Gideon
Parents should deal with a child having a tantrum instead of just using electronics to distract the child, according to a study in JAMA Pediatrics

Derailed: East Palestine

Permanent health clinic opens in East Palestine following toxic train derailment

Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 9:44 AM EDT
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By Alec Sapolin
The ribbon will be cut Monday morning on a new, permanent health clinic in East Palestine following February’s toxic train derailment.

Children

University Hospitals move Lake West birthing center to TriPoint

Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 2:10 PM EDT
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By Rachel Vadaj
University Hospitals said the consolidation of the birthing centers will create a regional hub to provide the best outcomes and experiences for mothers and newborns.

News

New strep test being studied at Northeast Ohio pediatrician’s office could reduce doctor visits

Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 10:30 PM EDT
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By Jen Picciano
Researchers at Senders Pediatrics in South Euclid are part of a national study looking in to the accuracy of a spit in the cup test for strep throat.

Cancer

MetroHealth reveals new program allowing for earlier detection of lung cancer risks

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 5:28 PM EDT
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By Katie Tercek
Medical professionals say an early diagnosis is the difference between life and death, and a Cleveland doctor has developed a rapid outpatient diagnostic program.

Health

Cases of dangerous fungus tripled in US over last 3 years

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:57 PM EDT
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By Jeff Slawson
Emerging super fungus causing concern in the U.S.

Health

Cleveland Clinic unveils new first-of-its-kind quantum computer

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:38 PM EDT
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By Maddi Hebebrand
The unveiling will be celebrated with Cleveland Clinic and IBM executives, and policy officials for City of Cleveland and State of Ohio.

Crime

1 arrested with fentanyl, methamphetamine seized in Wooster, police say

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 3:29 PM EDT
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By Rachel Vadaj
The search warrant was executed in the 400 block of E. Larwill Street on March 15, according to police.

Consumer

Study: 1 serving of freshwater fish equals a month of drinking water with ‘forever chemicals’

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 8:16 PM EST
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By Jen Picciano
The Environmental Working Group believes there are serious risks to consuming freshwater fish.

Opioid Crisis

Ohio launches data dashboards to track opioid overdoses, substance-use measures

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 4:39 PM EST
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By Rachel Vadaj
Ohio launched new data dashboards to better track and report data on opioid overdose deaths and other substance-use related measures for all 88 counties, Gov. Mike DeWine announced on March 7.

Fibromyalgia

How laser therapy can provide significant pain reduction for fibromyalgia patients

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 6:00 PM EST
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By Jen Picciano
Laser light treatment is now being used to treat fibromyalgia patients

Go Red

Former Miss Ohio continues mission to educate young athletes, parents, coaches with ‘Lindsay’s Law’

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 3:42 PM EST
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By Chris Frye
“When I set out to pass Lindsay’s Law, I said this will all be worth it if it just helps one child, and I think it’s definitely surpassed that," said Lakewood native Lindsey Davis.

Health

MetroHealth app helps young people diagnosed with HIV

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 7:05 PM EST
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By Jeff Slawson
HIV App getting national recognition.

Derailed: East Palestine

Ohio Department of Health to open health clinic in East Palestine

Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 6:16 PM EST
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By Maddi Hebebrand
According to a release from ODH, the clinic will open at noon on Tuesday, and will be open to an East Palestine area residents who have medical questions or concerns related to the train derailment.

Health

Why some people are afraid to perform CPR on women

Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 7:22 PM EST
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By Tiffani Tucker
Experts say many people, especially men, are afraid to perform CPR on women because of a number of concerns and myths.

Health

East Palestine’s municipal water system has ‘no detection of contaminants’ from train derailment, EPA says

Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 4:30 PM EST
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By Rachel Vadaj
Gov. Mike DeWine confirmed that the water testing results show “no detection of contaminants in raw water from the five wells that feed into East Palestine’s municipal water system” as of 3 p.m. on Feb. 15.

Health

Lorain County releases plan for improving health of citizens

Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 6:24 PM EST
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By Jeff Slawson
Lorain County Health Department releases plans for the next few years.

Go Red

Orrville woman alive today thanks to quick thinking of gym members and an AED

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 6:00 PM EST
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By Brian Duffy
The 62-year-old woman is forever grateful to everyone who was there on that December morning.

Go Red

If someone went into cardiac arrest, would you know what to do?

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:54 PM EST
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By Nichole Vrsansky
Your chance of survival doubles, or even triples, if someone can perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR.

News

Laundry pod deaths more common in elderly dementia patients than children

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:50 PM EST
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By Jen Picciano
Ingesting laundry pods has proven more deadly for elderly dementia patients than for children.

Men

Maple Heights coach, teacher on cover of Men’s Health as magazine’s ‘Ultimate Guy’

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 4:47 PM EST
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By Vic Gideon
“We get three things, a mind, a body, and a lifetime. What you do with your first two is going to make the third one.”

Health

Cleveland-based Mitchell Brothers Ice Cream issues voluntary recall

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 12:14 PM EST
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By Maddi Hebebrand
According to a release from the Department of Agriculture, up to 172 pints of Mitchell’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup ice cream may instead contain Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzel Yogurt.
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