Health Matters
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Ohio Brings Eye Care to Schools as Thousands of Children Get Vision Services Where They Learn
This week, Whitehall City Schools’ elementary students had access to vision services in school, as Ohio expands its vision services…
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Ohio Focus of the Week: Ohio’s Infant Mortality Rate Falls, but Black Babies Still Face Higher Risk
Ohio has recorded progress in reducing infant deaths, but a significant racial gap remains. The state’s 2024 infant mortality rate…
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Ohio’s Baby Survival Rate Improves, but Black Infants Still Face More Than Twice the Risk of Death
Ohio has recorded its lowest infant mortality rate in a decade, but significant differences remain in the chances of babies…
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Ohio School Health Centre Expands Care, Bringing Dental, Mental Health Services Closer to Children
A school-based health centre at Columbus, Ohio’s West High School has expanded its services to provide more access to health…
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Ohio Faces Infant Mortality Challenge as Seven Babies Die Before First Birthday per 1,000 Births
Ohio continues to face a serious infant mortality challenge, with about seven babies dying before their first birthday for every…
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Ohio Mom Uses 3D Printing to Transform Lives of Children With Disabilities
An Ohio mother is gaining attention for helping children with disabilities through free 3D-printed mobility chairs. Her effort is also…
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OhioSEE Program Expands Impact as More Children Receive Vision Care in Schools
Ohio’s school-based vision initiative, OhioSEE, is continuing to show measurable results in identifying and addressing one of the most overlooked…
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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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