/news/tags/childrens-health children's health en-US Copyright Wed, 21 Sep 2022 15:18:42 GMT /news/community/2022-09-21/morning-headlines-severe-respiratory-viruses-send-more-kids-to-er-and-more Northeast Ohio kids are being affected by the resurgence of two viruses that are similar to a cold but can cause severe symptoms; Cleveland's only psychiatric ER is uncertain about its operations after St. Vincent's announced its closure; and more stories. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 15:18:42 GMT /news/community/2022-09-21/morning-headlines-severe-respiratory-viruses-send-more-kids-to-er-and-more Amy Eddings, Jay Shah /news/government-politics/2021-11-08/ohio-bill-to-limit-water-pressure-in-pools-and-splash-pads-is-gaining-steam The bill passed the Ohio House recently, and now it is going to a Senate committee for a hearing. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 04:07:33 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-11-08/ohio-bill-to-limit-water-pressure-in-pools-and-splash-pads-is-gaining-steam Jo Ingles /news/health-science/2021-11-04/akron-childrens-begins-administering-covid-19-vaccine-to-kids-ages-5-to-11 The CDC approved the Pfizer vaccine for this age group earlier this week. Fri, 05 Nov 2021 03:59:41 GMT /news/health-science/2021-11-04/akron-childrens-begins-administering-covid-19-vaccine-to-kids-ages-5-to-11 Abigail Bottar /news/health-science/2021-08-31/the-number-of-children-with-covid-in-some-major-ohio-pediatric-hospitals-is-increasing There are at least 20 kids hospitalized at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus alone right now. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 02:24:38 GMT /news/health-science/2021-08-31/the-number-of-children-with-covid-in-some-major-ohio-pediatric-hospitals-is-increasing Jo Ingles /news/health-science/2021-07-22/kids-in-ohio-even-babies-are-getting-covid-and-medical-experts-fear-the-numbers-will-increase One pediatrician says she's afraid Ohioans "will learn the hard way" about how dangerous COVID is for children. Fri, 23 Jul 2021 02:47:39 GMT /news/health-science/2021-07-22/kids-in-ohio-even-babies-are-getting-covid-and-medical-experts-fear-the-numbers-will-increase Jo Ingles /news/health-science/2021-04-22/when-can-children-get-covid-19-vaccines-in-northeast-ohio Health officials expect the Pfizer vaccine to be authorized for use in children aged 12 to 15 soon, but younger children will have to wait. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:59:11 GMT /news/health-science/2021-04-22/when-can-children-get-covid-19-vaccines-in-northeast-ohio /news/community/2021-04-13/foodbanks-are-preparing-summer-food-programs-for-ohios-kids To accommodate the closing of schools over the break, some food programs will take place in other locations. Tue, 13 Apr 2021 23:04:50 GMT /news/community/2021-04-13/foodbanks-are-preparing-summer-food-programs-for-ohios-kids Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2021-04-07/state-program-created-to-coordinate-multi-system-care-for-children-young-adults The recently launched OhioRISE helps those who have serious mental and behavioral health issues. Wed, 07 Apr 2021 23:47:35 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-04-07/state-program-created-to-coordinate-multi-system-care-for-children-young-adults Andy Chow /news/health-science/2020-11-30/cincinnati-now-home-to-largest-ronald-mcdonald-house-in-the-world The newly expanded building has 177 rooms for families with children at the city's children's hospital. Tue, 01 Dec 2020 03:36:02 GMT /news/health-science/2020-11-30/cincinnati-now-home-to-largest-ronald-mcdonald-house-in-the-world Jolene Almendarez