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Clark County fights obesity with community resources

WebAbout 30 percent of Clark County adults reported a body mass index of 30 or more, which is considered obese, according to the 2015 County Health Rankings data. …

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Walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations available in Clark County

WebIn addition to walk-ins, the health district schedules vaccination appointments on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments can be made by calling 937-717-2439 …

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Health district administering bivalent COVID-19 boosters

WebThe health district has been administering the boosters by appointment only and can be reached at 937-390-5600 to schedule an appointment. The health district …

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Springfield High, Rocking Horse plan clinic in school for students …

WebSpringfield City Schools will create a $1.3 million school-based health clinic that’s planned to open next year for students and their families. The clinic, called an …

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Demand for COVID-19 boosters high in Clark County

WebClark County health officials continue to see a high demand for COVID-19 boosters locally, with booster appointments booked out through the first week of October …

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Mercy Health opens new outpatient surgery center in Springfield

WebIt is located at 2610 N. Limestone St. Doctors began treating the center’s first patients late last month. “I am excited to partner with my colleagues at Springfield …

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Clark County health district hosting several COVID clinics daily

WebClinics are continuing as the Clark County Combined Health District works to get more people vaccinated. The Clark County Combined Health District hosts several …

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Mobile mammography screenings offered at area locations: Here’s …

WebExplore Mercy Health to offer mobile mammography services in January. Locations in February include the following: Dayton-Springfield Emergency Center: Feb. 9 and 16 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at

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Clark County working to improve health Springfield, Ohio news

WebIn 2014, Clark County ranked 70th, its best showing since the survey began. The ranking is based on health outcomes, which measures both length and quality of …

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Moms and babies, mental health, chronic diseases: Clark County …

WebTo improve community health in Clark County, leaders now are focused on a handful of areas: the health of babies and mothers, plus sexual health; chronic disease; …

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Clark County Minority Health Fair to address healthcare gaps

WebThe Clark County Combined Health District will offer free health screenings, doctor consultations and giveaways to address racial and ethnic gaps in health at the …

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New $14M emergency center opens to serve Enon, Fairborn

WebThe facility officially opens to serve patients beginning at 7 a.m. on Oct. 1. It will be open 24 hours a day, every day. 10 — exam rooms in the new facility. 12 — acres …

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Mercy Health adding Integrated Breast Center in 2024 for cancer …

WebMercy Health is creating an Integrated Breast Center at the Springfield Cancer Center and named after the late Karen Teusink. The new breast center, planned …

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Construction begins on $2M Springfield High School health center

WebConstruction has started on the new School Based Health Center (SBHC) at Springfield High School. “The $2 million dollar initiative will revolutionize access to …

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Mercy Health ministry program helps meet health needs through …

WebMercy Health — Springfield’s Faith Community Health Ministry partnership program is helping to meet local health needs through churches. The program, which …

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Clark County births continued to climb in 2023

WebFrom 2020 to 2023, preliminary data showed a more than 6% increase in births in the county. Mercy Health – Springfield saw a large increase, with about 10% in the last 18 months, chief clinical

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Mercy Health introduces online stroke risk assessment

Web“More than 80% of strokes are preventable, so knowing your risk is the first big step in making sure you don’t experience one,” said Dr. Jody Short, a neurologist …

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New Urbana health, wellness building: At look at the 4 tenants and …

WebThe new building, named 1300, is being developed by Howell Land Development at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. Route 68) and State Route …

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Coronavirus: Clark County health district begins administering …

WebStatewide, nearly 53.8% of the population has completed the vaccine series. The CCCHD Covid-19 Vaccination Center at 110 W. Leffel Lane in Springfield is open …

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Urbana business opening: Thrive Hydration and Wellness

WebA new health and wellness business will open in Urbana this week. Thrive Hydration and Wellness will host a ribbon cutting at noon Friday at the new shop at 202 Scioto St., unit one. Two open

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