Health Matters
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World Health Day 2026 Calls For Urgent Science-Led Action To Protect Children And Strengthen Global Health Systems
As World Health Day 2026 is observed under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science,” increased attention is being…
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital $100M Expansion to Improve Pediatric Care and Child Safeguarding in Ohio
Toledo, Ohio — Nationwide Children’s Hospital has announced plans to invest between $100 million and $150 million over the next…
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Ohio Dentists Give Children Free Smiles in Bold Fight Against Hidden Dental Crisis
In Southwestern Ohio, Amelia East Family Dentistry is taking a proactive step to safeguard children’s health by providing free dental…
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New Partnership Brings Doctors Directly to Youth Clubs, Expanding Health Protection for Ohio Children
A new partnership between Akron Children’s Hospital and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio (BGCNEO) is being positioned…
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Flu Surge Raises Concerns for Children as Cases Climb Across Northeast Ohio
A sharp rise in flu cases across Northeast Ohio is putting a spotlight on one group in particular: children. Since…
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“Every Child Deserves to See”: Gov. Mike DeWine Launches Free Statewide Vision Program for Thousands of Ohio Students
When a child cannot see clearly, the consequences stretch far beyond blurry words on a board. They can affect confidence,…
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Millions of Girls Remain at Risk: Urgent Action Needed to End FGM by 2030
Each year, around 4 million girls undergo Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), a practice recognized as a severe violation of child…
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Heroic Snowplow Driver Battles Snowstorm to Deliver Critically Ill Baby to Hospital
In the midst of a record snowstorm that paralyzed roads across the Cincinnati area, a routine winter shift turned into…
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Souper Bowl of Caring Rises to Shield Ohio Children from Food Insecurity
Many children in Ohio face uncertain access to meals, and the annual Souper Bowl of Caring is stepping in to…
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Ohio’s Youth Mental Health Crisis Persists as Barriers to Care Leave Children Struggling
Despite growing awareness and years of policy promises, new studies show that thousands of children across Ohio are still unable…
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