Healthfit Archives September 2021
Need for Pfizer booster doesn’t mean vaccines don’t work: Cuyahoga County COVID-19 briefing
Abortion rights supporters vow fight against Ohio bill making abortion illegal if U.S. Supreme Court reverses Roe v. Wade
COVID-19 summer surge may have hit highest point, but will numbers continue to drop in the fall?
After controversial anti-vaxx bill, Ohio House GOP unveils coronavirus vaccine bill that allows employer, school mandates but also exemptions
Delta wave coming with a surge in coronavirus deaths, with 125 more Ohio deaths reported on Tuesday
Pfizer poised to ask approval of its COVID-19 vaccine for young children: Coronavirus update for Sept. 28, 2021
Which 10 Ohio counties have the most COVID-19 deaths?
Akron’s Summa Health reduces hospital beds, temporarily stops some elective procedures in coping with COVID-19 surge and staff shortage
Who qualifies for a Pfizer booster shot, and how to get one? Your questions answered
Clinic reports highest number of COVID-19 patients since last winter, and predicts worst is yet to come
Is the pressure to publish falsehoods spin or something worse? Letter from the Editor
Clinic outlines options for people wanting COVID-19 tests
CDC OKs Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster; allergic reactions to Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are rare and mild: Coronavirus update for Sept. 24
CDC endorses COVID booster for older Americans, workers at risk
DeWine says Ohio ready to offer COVID booster shots once final approval given
MetroHealth aims to change how healthcare is delivered in Northeast Ohio, with ambitious plan including senior care and hospitals at home
US sets the stage for COVID booster shots for millions of older and vulnerable Americans
Cuyahoga County Jail’s increasing inmate population could lead to bigger -- and costlier -- new jail, consultant warns
Cuyahoga County Executive Budish proposes permanent sales tax increase to pay for new jail
MetroHealth, CWRU and other Ohio hospitals in hunt for new COVID-19 treatments
Surgeon answers questions about surgery (video)
Shortages of nurses, equipment stress Ohio hospitals during COVID-19 surge
Gov. DeWine gives press conference Tuesday, Sept. 21: Watch live
Which Ohio counties have the most, fewest pediatric COVID-19 cases?
Srina Tea House to bring fine teas, wellness, community to Akron’s Kenmore neighborhood
Lower dose of Pfizer vaccine safe for young children; vaccinated world travelers can enter U.S.: Coronavirus update for Sept. 21, 2021
University Hospitals limiting visits to patients because of COVID surge
Anti-vaccine activist Dr. Sherri Tenpenny has medical license renewed
Cleveland Clinic breaks ground on new hospital
Ohio among worst states for kids hospitalized with COVID-19; 9 have died during pandemic
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
Ohio’s COVID-19 hospitalizations, ICU admissions continue to rise: Weekly COVID roundup
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Ohio legislature is harming children by blunting authority for a statewide school mask mandate, experts say
Cleveland Clinic London’s outpatient center opens, followed by London hospital in 2022
Ohio sees 206 new coronavirus deaths, bringing fatality total to 21,471
Cuyahoga County Jail officer fatally shot by boyfriend, a former jail officer, who took his own life during 8-hour SWAT standoff
1 out of 500 Americans dead of COVID-19; mild illness produces protective antibodies, study suggests: Coronavirus update for Friday, Sept. 17
Six years, four encounters with cancer, a few lessons: Robert L. Smith
With 683.3 average Ohio coronavirus cases per capita, Cuyahoga County still remains at the bottom. See the most severe counties.
Delta variant of coronavirus placing ‘dangerous strain’ on hospitals, Ohio health director warns
Budish announces mask advisory for Cuyahoga County; masks to be worn indoors regardless of vaccination status
Which age groups have the highest and lowest vaccination rates in Ohio?
Cleveland Clinic report claims $21.6 billion value to Ohio economy
“A dark day for Cuyahoga County”: Council president speaks out about former jail director’s crimes
Gov. Mike DeWine blames fellow Republicans in legislature for lack of school coronavirus mask mandate
Ohio reports 7,325 new coronavirus cases, 111 new deaths. Watch Gov. Mike DeWine’s COVID-19 briefing live.
Vaccination costs less than hospitalizing COVID-19 patients; parents warned not to vaccinate kids under 12: Coronavirus update for Sept. 14, 2021
Cuyahoga County offers 12% raises to juvenile detention officers after agreeing to 20% for adult jail officers
Cleveland Clinic sets new limits on visitation, starting Tuesday
$3 million gift from Horvitz family benefits new neonatal intensive care unit at University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center
Ohio hospital pleads for people to get vaccinated after ICU reaches capacity
Video shows now-charged Cuyahoga County Jail officer punch handcuffed inmate
Ohio employer groups and Republicans criticize President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate
Ohio reports 9,019 new coronavirus cases, a level not seen since Jan. 8
Jury convicts ex-Cuyahoga County Jail director for mismanaging jail, lying to county council
Republicans could gain even more Ohio legislative seats under new proposed maps: Capitol Letter
Moderna developing COVID-19-flu combo vaccine; U.S. COVID-19 cases reach 40 million: Coronavirus update for Sept. 10, 2021
Cleveland Clinic, UH will be forced to make vaccines mandatory for employees, under President Biden’s new federal rule for hospitals
Ex-Cuyahoga County Jail director pushed ill-fated expansion plan to make ‘filthy lucre off the backs of inmates,’ prosecutor tells jury
Ohio jumps from to 472.4 coronavirus cases per 100,00 residents to 582.4. See which counties are most, least severe.
Small numbers of coronavirus mu variant reach Ohio; early research shows mu may be vaccine resistant
State appeals Biden administration’s rejection of Ohio Medicaid work requirements
Defense rests in trial of ex-Cuyahoga County Jail director, who does not take the stand
With Ohio coronavirus deaths surpassing 21,000, see which counties have had the highest deaths since August
Trial of ex-Cuyahoga County jail director briefly halted after prosecutor struck by truck during lunch break
See the 10 Ohio counties with the highest vaccination rates
Fresh Fest returns to Cleveland’s Kinsman neighborhood this weekend
Prosecutors rest case against ex-Cuyahoga County Jail director without calling Budish
From full ICUs to long wait times in the ER, coronavirus in children is surging in Ohio
No Waist Gang 216 makes fitness dancing fun for women
COVID-19 hospitalization rates for children, teens rose over summer; Ohio libraries offer free, rapid at-home COVID-19: Coronavirus update for Sept. 7, 2021
Coronavirus pandemic forced low-wage Ohioans out of work; number of jobs still low, Policy Matters Ohio report says
Ohio judge rules hospital can’t be forced to treat COVID patient with ivermectin
Ohio has largest number of coronavirus patients in ICU since late January: Weekly COVID-19 roundup
Ex-Sheriff Clifford Pinkney signed deal with prosecutors to cooperate with probe of former jail director
35 Cuyahoga County schools, districts will have blended learning if needed for coronavirus exposure
Former Cuyahoga County Sheriff testifies he raised concerns over jail but was powerless to reign in ex-jail director
Ohio logs 7,087 new coronavirus cases, with cases per 100,000 residents soaring to 472.4
Ohio Redistricting Commission fails the produce first map by Constitutional deadline: Capitol Letter
Cuyahoga County’s ex-jail director downplayed concerns to Budish’s chief of staff after five inmates died, emails show
Nearly half of men prefer virtual doctor visits when discussing sexual health, Cleveland Clinic survey finds
As daily coronavirus cases march toward 6,000, see how many cases were reported in each Ohio county last week
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