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Meet Canton's new health commissioner, Amanda Archer

WebFor the first time in Canton City Public Health’s 175-year history, the department will be led by a woman. Canton health board members voted unanimously …

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Expected flu season arrives in Northeast Ohio

WebThe 2023-2024 flu season started Oct. 1 in Ohio. There have been 2,055 flu-related hospitalizations — to date; 967 or 47% of those patients were in Northeast Ohio, …

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Canton's Mercy officially joins the Cleveland Clinic system

WebMercy will be the Cleveland Clinic's second Catholic hospital — Marymount Hospital in Garfield Heights joined the health system in 1995 — and will maintain its …

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Distribution box in Canton provides free overdose reversal drug …

WebThis old newspaper box is a first in Ohio, offering free overdose help in Canton. The Narcan distribution box is located in the lobby of the Stark Community …

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Stark County flu season to ramp up, doctors prep for surge

WebClinics are slated on Thursdays through the end of December. Times are from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 14, 21 and 28. COVID-19 shots are from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays …

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Legionella bacteria found in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital patients

WebCANTON ‒ Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital is taking precautions after two patients tested positive for the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease following …

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NE Ohio healthcare students offering aid in underserved areas

WebAHECs, or Area Health Education Centers, were established to promote primary-care practice in underserved communities in cities and rural areas, and to …

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Milk Bank, Ohio hospitals, need more breast milk for fragile babies

WebThe Ohio Milk Bank distributed about 1,800 gallons of breast milk to hospitals in Ohio and another 1,800 to eight other states in 2023. Wilson said 1 ounce is enough to …

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Austin-Bailey Health and Wellness Foundation approves 11 grants

Web0:04. 1:24. PLAIN TWP. − Austin-Bailey Health and Wellness Foundation trustees recently approved grants totaling $172,100 to 11 nonprofit organizations. The …

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Healthsharing is a growing option for families across the country

WebNavigating health care can be complicated, let alone navigating the system with a family. Each familial unit has different needs and preferences, and trying to find a …

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Heyday Health brings home, telemedicine to Stark County seniors

WebSam Zern can be reached at [email protected] or 330-580-8322. You can also find her on Twitter at @sam_zern. Heyday Health, which provides primary care …

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Brown Local Schools gets grant to open school-based wellness …

Web1:26. MALVERN ‒ Brown Local Schools and Aultman Health will open a school-based wellness center thanks to a $2.6 million grant from the Appalachian …

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Ohio Sen. Kirk Schuring, R-Canton, hospitalized with health issues

WebLongtime state legislator J. Kirk Schuring, R-Canton, is hospitalized with undisclosed health issues, according to Ohio Senate leaders.. Schuring, who is the …

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Goodwill to host safety-themed Community Resource Fair

WebA Community Resource Fair will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at The Ken Weber Community Campus at Goodwill. The free event is open to the public.

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Southeast Market Plaza opens with health clinic, groceries up next

WebReach Canton Repository staff writer Kelli Weir at 330-580-8339 or [email protected]. Southeast Market Plaza at 1318 Gonder Ave. SE in Canton …

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Stark County students react to proposal to ban cellphones at school

WebGov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. John Husted suggested school leaders ban the use of cellphones in school. Research shows cellphones negatively impact students' …

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Straight Talk: Watch for healthcare cons during open enrollment

WebTips to avoid open enrollment scams. • Be wary of anyone who contacts you out of the blue. Healthcare.gov and Medicare provide legitimate help determining which …

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Dr. Albert Domingo's Canton area office closed, listed for sale

WebCANTON − The office of the late Dr. Albert Domingo is permanently closed and for sale at a price of $3.2 million. Domingo, a longtime obstetrician-gynecologist in the …

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Aultman reaffirms commitment to remaining independent in Canton

WebAultman reaffirms commitment to Canton community as other hospital systems merge. There were 65 mergers or acquisitions of hospitals and health systems …

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Erin Brockovich speaks at the University of Mount Union

WebALLIANCE − Erin Brockovich wants you to know Superman isn't coming. "We're so busy looking for heroes, we forget that we're the heroes," she said. The …

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Pro Football Hall of Fame, Centene Corp. committed to youth …

WebCANTON − The Pro Football Hall of Fame and Centene Corp., which provides health care plans and services, have renewed their partnership to the national Strong …

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How a quick response team in Green, Ohio saves lives after …

WebAccording to ADM Board Statistics, Summit County overdose deaths per year since 2016 were: 2016: 325 2017: 257 2018: 144 2019: 216 2020: 219 2021: 235 2022: …

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Portage Lakes boat parade founder Frank Weaver Jr. dies at 82

WebAt the time, Green, Coventry, Franklin and Springfield townships were all considering various plans to become part of a Portage Lakes city. "Frank Weaver Jr., the …

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Paul James Addessi Obituary

WebPaul James Addessi, age 80, of Jackson Twp., passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Rose Lane Health Center following a 3 year courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. …

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