CDC: Top things parents need to know about measles, vaccinations
From Jan. 1 to Oct. 3, 2019, 1,250 individual cases of measles have been confirmed in 31 states. The Centers for Disease Control will...
Oct. 26: ‘National Prescription Take Back Day’ set for Mahoning County
Local residents can properly dispose of unused, unwanted, and expired pills/patches during the National Prescription “Take Back Day” event being held at various Mahoning...
CDC update: 805 lung-injury cases reported in 46 states
The Centers for Disease Control, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, state and local health departments, and other clinical and public health partners are...
CDC: E-cigarettes suspected in severe pulmonary disease
The Centers for Disease Control, several states, and federal partners are investigating a multi-state outbreak of severe pulmonary disease associated with using e-cigarette products....
E-cigarettes and the risks to youth
If anyone can speak firsthand about the significant rise in e-cigarette use by kids, teens, and young adults, it’s someone who works with them...
Trustees appoint John Langell as NEOMED president
The Northeast Ohio Medical University Board of Trustees appointed John Langell, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., as the University’s seventh president. The appointment was made official...
Ohio: Youngstown mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile Virus
The Youngstown City Health District has been notified by the Ohio Department of Health on July 15 that mosquitoes tested from one of their...
21st annual Diabetes Golf Benefit set for Aug. 16 at Pine Lakes
NOMS Ankle & Foot Care Centers has announced plans for its 21st annual Diabetes Golf Benefit, a four-person scramble set for Friday, Aug. 16,...
Protect skin from sun, especially in summer
Nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer each year in the United States. Skin cancer can be serious, expensive, and sometimes even...
Library staffer to serve patrons in social services, mental-health areas
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County has hired Shari Buchmann as its new Community Support Specialist, a part-time position that will enable...
YSU breaks ground for Cafaro Family Field
The Youngstown State University community and the Cafaro family gathered on May 20 to officially break ground for the new Cafaro Family Field on...
Regional health conference to seek ‘common ground’ on March 14
Mahoning and Trumbull counties continue to rank among the lowest in Ohio for health outcomes and health factors. Now, a collection of local foundations...
BBB partnership to bring accredited businesses a new healthcare option
The Better Business Bureau of Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties is announcing a new partnership with COSE and Medical Mutual of Ohio to bring...
Study: Low-dose aspirin has no effect on healthy lifespan of elderly
In a large clinical trial to determine the risks and benefits of daily low-dose aspirin in healthy older adults without previous cardiovascular events, aspirin...
Aug. 30: Penn State Shenango to present ‘Opioid Overdose Awareness’
Penn State Shenango will begin its 2018-19 Lecture Series with a presentation and demonstration on "Opioid Overdose Awareness" at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug....
Ohio Department of Health: Youngstown mosquito tests positive for West Nile Virus
The Youngstown City Health District was notified by the Ohio Department of Health on Aug. 13 that one of the mosquitoes tested from one...
Ohio confirms first 2 cases of West Niles Virus in horses for 2018
The Ohio Department of Agriculture recently confirmed the first positive cases of West Nile Virus in Ohio horses for 2018.
Two cases in Northeast Ohio...
Cleveland Clinic ranked No. 2 hospital by U.S. News; No. 1 in heart care
For the third year in a row, Cleveland Clinic is ranked the No. 2 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report,...
Aug. 11: African American Male Wellness Walk set for Covelli
The 6th annual African American Male Wellness Walk Initiative returns to the Mahoning Valley on Saturday, Aug. 11 with a number of health and...
Hoffman joins cardiology staff at Northside Regional Medical Center
Northside Regional Medical Center and Steward Medical Group are welcoming Interventional Cardiologist David Hoffman, DO, to Steward Health Care System.
Hoffman is well-known in the...
