The Ohio Newsroom

New OSU research shows that educational instruction and a conversation around barriers to access can make the difference in whether rural women get cancer screenings.

The Toledo NewsGuild is negotiating for higher wages, the continuation of current health care coverage, and protections for certain jobs so they can’t be outsourced to freelancers.

Residents in East Palestine are not only grappling with the potential physical impacts of the controlled chemical burn; they’re also struggling with anxiety in the wake of the traumatic event.

Medicaid recipients make up more than half of Ohio community health centers’ patients. As coverage unwinds, advocates worry about the impact to centers’ bottom lines.

St. Mary Church in Conneaut permanently closed last week – joining the ranks of dozens of Christian churches across Ohio to shutter because of declining attendance.

Rural areas saw less voter turnout in the 2020 presidential election than other parts of Ohio. A new report by the Population Health Institute suggests a lack of broadband access could play a role.

There are thousands of oil and gas wells scattered across eastern Ohio. They can leak for months without a fix.

Sandhill cranes are native to Ohio, but they were pushed out of the state completely for decades. Now, they’re making a comeback.

Infant mortality has long been an issue in Ohio. A new report by the Health Policy Institute advocates looking beyond healthcare initiatives to solve the problem.

An Ohio staffing requirement has shut down two baby boxes, where infants can be surrendered anonymously. It’s sparked debate about options for people carrying unwanted pregnancies to term.