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A new database holds clues to equal health care

By: Nurith Aizenman | NPR Posted on: Friday, April 21, 2023 WASHINGTON (NPR) —“What gets measured gets done.” It’s an expression often cited by global … See more

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The NIH director on why Americans aren't getting …

WEBWASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) -- It's Dr. Francis Collins' last few weeks as director of the National Institutes of Health after 12 years, serving under three …

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Study looks at how our bodies respond differently to food …

WEBWASHINGTON (NPR) -- There's plenty of one-size-fits-all nutrition advice. But there's mounting evidence that people respond differently to food, given differences …

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Athens Co. Expanding COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

WEBContact details for COVID-19 vaccination providers can be found at coronavirus.ohio.gov. For information regarding COVID-19, contact the Athens City …

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West Virginia doctors bridge healthcare gap in rural areas …

WEBMARTINSBURG, W.Va. (NewsHour) -- The healthcare gap is wider in rural America, lagging far behind the country’s urban and suburban areas.The reasons are …

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46 New COVID-19 Cases Were Reported In Athens …

WEBATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 7,017 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 46 new cases were reported …

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COVID-19: Athens County Health Dept. Is Preparing For …

WEBOhio’s coronavirus call center is open to answer questions from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The hotline number is 1-833-4-ASK-ODH or 1-833-427-5634. More …

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Health clinic opens on Logan High School's campus

WEBLOGAN, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — A new health clinic aiming to combat a shortage in primary healthcare providers opened Monday on the Logan High …

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Acton talks leadership during COVID with Ohio University …

WEBActon taught at The Ohio State University as an associate professor of public health before being appointed director of the Health Department in February …

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DeWine visits Athens County to promote child healthcare initiative

WEBWOUB Digital · Gov. DeWine visits Athens High School to promote a major investment in children’s healthcare. One of the many projects receiving funding through …

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Vaccine Hesitancy Hovers Over Ohio Valley Efforts To Get To Herd

WEBNationwide, 38.5% of the population received at least one shot and 24.3% were fully vaccinated. But some counties in the Ohio Valley are lagging behind on …

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Sicker Staff, Fewer Beds For Rural Hospitals As COVID-19 Spreads

WEBCHILLICOTHE, Ohio (OVR) -- Dr. Kirk Tucker, chief clinical officer of Adena Health Systems in Chillicothe, Ohio, said a week before Thanksgiving that the health …

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New federal funds spur expansion of home care services for the …

WEBWASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) -- For older people and people with disabilities, solving everyday practical problems can be the difference between being able to live at …

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Suicide rates in southeast Ohio among highest in state

WEBATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Suicide rates in southeast Ohio were among the highest in the state for 2021, according to a recent report from the Ohio Department of …

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Ohio University will join a decade-long mental health and …

WEBCOLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) -- Ohio University along with nine other universities in the state will embark on a 10-year mental health study, …

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Study Finds Widespread Contamination of Ohio Valley Drinking …

WEBA study of drinking water systems found 6 million Americans, including people in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio, are living with drinking water containing chemicals …

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Athens City-County Health Department offers free car seat checks

WEBThe Athens City-County Health Department is open Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4:00pm. To schedule an appointment, call 740-592-4431. athens city …

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