Ohio's vaccine rates below CDC target as measles threat grows nationwide
According to the Ohio Department of Health, immunization rates for 2-year-olds against measles, mumps and rubella in 2023 were 91.5%, below the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 95% ...
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DOGE structure, authority emerge as biggest DC mystery under Trump
The Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) structure and authority has become a central mystery in the barrage of lawsuits seeking to stymie its operations. After insisting Elon Musk ...
Ohio experts give advice on how to protect children against measles
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the state experiences below-recommended immunization rates against measles, medical experts are reminding parents that the best protection for children against the disease is ...
Ohio mental health center for teens opts to give up its license after investigation
A troubled residential mental health center will give up its state license and relocate teens. This follows an investigation ...
Columbus City school board candidates talk closures, budget at forum for crowded primary
Columbus City school board hopefuls shared why they think they're the best fit to fill three opening seats ahead of the ...
What to know about U.S. measles outbreaks: This NC neighbor is reporting cases
While there are usually cases and even minor outbreaks reported yearly, the 2025 outbreak is on track to be the largest in ...
Texas school confirms case of rubella as measles outbreak in state reaches 146
SAN ANTONIO (TNND) — As the number of measles cases continues to rise in Texas, a San Antonio school confirmed a student was ...
Operation Better Together enhances mental health access for students in rural Ohio schools
Telehealth appointments have become a vital component of the American health care system, yet many communities still face ...
Mission Hospital employee fired after patient dies in ER; investigation ongoing
A patient at Mission Hospital in Asheville died in the hospital's emergency department on Feb. 11. One staff member has been fired as a result.
EPA head urges Trump to reconsider scientific finding that underpins climate action, AP sources say
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency has privately urged the Trump administration to reconsider a scientific ...
Measles aren't currently in Ohio, but lower vaccination rates put children at risk
No, there is no measles outbreak in Ohio, and no cases have been reported since July 2024, according to the Ohio Department of Health. But declining vaccination rates in the state and in the nation ...
'Only a matter of time': Here is why Arizona is at high risk for a measles outbreak
Arizona is similarly at risk for measles because the state has several pockets of extremely low vaccination rates, including in Yavapai and Mohave counties, according to school vaccination data from ...