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Cuyahoga County ranks low for health outcomes, …

WEBDr. Heidi Gullett, center, Cuyahoga County Board of Health’s medical director, speaks to a driver at a pop-up COVID-19 testing site in June 2020.

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Ohio flu levels rated ‘minimal’ for 2nd straight week

WEBAcross the country, every state but one has now received a designation of low or minimal by the CDC. Last week, flu activity was classified as “high” in two states: Wyoming and …

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Westlake doctor starts groundbreaking practice for …

WEBDr. Alexa Fiffick will open Concierge Medicine of Westlake Sept. 1, offering 24/7 access to the doctor and other services, with an emphasis on the health of older women.

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MetroHealth abruptly reveals it’s eliminating 12-acre park …

WEBBut they said for the first time publicly on Wednesday that the public health system won’t build a 12-acre park along West 25th Street as the front door to the 52-acre campus in …

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Insurance giant Medical Mutual expands presence in Ohio …

WEBParamount offers Medicare Advantage, individual plans under the Affordable Care Act, commercial group and short-term insurance plans. The company is owned by the health …

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UH begins offering new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

WEBDespite the drug’s hefty price tag, proponents of its use argue that it has the potential to create huge cost savings for health care. In a paper published by the University of …

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MetroHealth CEO Airica Steed, hospital leaders earn …

WEBThe MetroHealth board of directors voted Wednesday to award CEO Airica Steed and other hospital leaders performance-based variable compensation awards because the health …

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‘Moonshot’ against cancer aims to help Americans …

WEBHaving a navigator by your side brings a measure of calm in a most difficult time. And research shows that navigators also change how the cancer journey turns out. With …

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Cuyahoga County sees uptick in mpox cases, health …

WEBCLEVELAND, Ohio — Cuyahoga County is seeing an uptick in mpox cases, health officials announced Thursday. Health officials are concerned because a 2022 surge saw at least …

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What makes Ohio among top 10 for worst health in Forbes study

WEBCLEVELAND, Ohio — A recent Forbes Advisor study has found that when comparing 21 health metrics across 50 states, Ohio ranks ninth from the bottom. That’s right. Ohio …

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Cleveland Clinic, UH among hospitals not spending enough on …

WEBThe Clinic’s main campus had a fair share deficit of $212 million, ranking fourth on the Lown Institute’s list of 10 U.S. hospitals doing the worst in community spending.

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600 hospitals in danger of closing, per study: Is yours on the list

WEBPublished: Mar. 16, 2023, 4:18 p.m. A recent study found that more than 600 rural hospitals in the United States are either at immediate or high risk of closure as a result of financial …

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Lorain’s Mercy Health names new community heath director

WEBIn her new role she will lead initiatives to promote community collaborations that will help address the unique health needs of the Lorain community, said the hospital system in a …

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Why are those without health care knowledge imposing …

WEBSHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio -- As nurses, we’re outraged that, despite our expertise, it’s individuals with no health care experience (mostly older white males) who legislate on …

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Cleveland Clinic reveals possible ways Fairview campus could be

WEBCLEVELAND, Ohio — A new combined cancer center and medical office building may be part of Cleveland Clinic’s $150 million construction project to refresh Fairview Hospital’s …

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Police continue investigation into patient’s stabbing of caregiver at

WEBCLEVELAND, Ohio – A clinic in Maple Heights will remain closed through Friday as authorities investigate a stabbing involving a caregiver. The incident took place at about …

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Man charged with attempted murder in stabbing of caregiver at …

WEBJason Halasz, 24, was charged in Garfield's Municipal Court with attempted murder and felonious assault. Halasz is accused of stabbing a caregiver at Signature Health in …

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Will finding a primary care doctor help me conquer our infuriating

WEBI have committed myself to finding a primary care physician by the end of the year. By one account, U.S. adults who regularly see a primary care physician have 33% lower health …

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Summa Health is bought by venture capitalists, so what happens …

WEBprivate equity owned hospital in Northeast Ohio. It’s one of about 386 total in the US and that’s about 9% of total hospitals and 30% of for-profit hospitals are owned by private …

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Akron’s Summa Health to be acquired by venture capital firm …

WEBAKRON, Ohio — Summa Health, an independent hospital since its creation in 1989, will be acquired by a for-profit company that aims to put technology at the forefront of …

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What Ohio State DT Mike Hall Jr., ‘Baby Aaron Donald,’ brings to …

WEBThe best example was the 2.5-sack night at Michigan State in 2022, when Hall played only eight snaps. At his best, his ability to create interior pressure blew up backfields and …

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Guardians manager Terry Francona details upcoming surgeries; ‘at …

WEBOn Wednesday, Francona said he will have his right shoulder replaced and undergo two hernia operations at the end of the season. Those three operations will be the latest …

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Health alert issued for ground-beef products suspected of E. coli

WEBThe raw ground-beef items were produced March 28 and have a “use/freeze by” date of April 22, 2024, along with packaging date of 032824. Products subject to the alert also …

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