/news/tags/first-responders first responders en-US Copyright Wed, 15 May 2024 20:45:34 GMT /health/2024-05-15/as-social-workers-join-northeast-ohio-first-responders-studies-of-mental-health-outcomes-are-few Demand for police reform has led to more cities and police departments exploring the concept of sending social workers to respond to mental health crisis calls. While data remains scarce, supporters have been vocal on the issue. Wed, 15 May 2024 20:45:34 GMT /health/2024-05-15/as-social-workers-join-northeast-ohio-first-responders-studies-of-mental-health-outcomes-are-few Stephanie Metzger-Lawrence, Stephen Langel /government-politics/2024-02-16/president-biden-to-visit-east-palestine-derailment-site-speak-with-residents President Biden is expected to make his first visit to East Palestine Friday. Some residents are critical that it's taken more than a year since the Norfolk Southern derailment for him to visit. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-02-16/president-biden-to-visit-east-palestine-derailment-site-speak-with-residents Abigail Bottar /health/2023-09-06/federal-grant-supports-east-palestine-post-derailment-mental-health The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services has received $879,509 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to support the mental health needs of East Palestine. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 21:05:39 GMT /health/2023-09-06/federal-grant-supports-east-palestine-post-derailment-mental-health Abigail Bottar /news/government-politics/2022-03-03/summit-county-works-to-update-its-911-systems-to-allow-texting The county hopes to update its 911 systems to allow texting as Ohio works to pass a bill forcing 911 dispatch centers to do the same. Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:03:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-03-03/summit-county-works-to-update-its-911-systems-to-allow-texting Ben Weaver /news/2021-12-07/morning-headlines-haitian-gang-releases-3-hostages-from-holmes-missionary-group A religious group based in Holmes County has announced that a violent gang in Haiti has released three more hostages; two Northeast Ohio hospital systems are restricting visitations as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise; a Republican lawmaker is proposing legislation to attract and retain Ohio college students through a series of grants, scholarships and tax breaks; and more stories. Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:44:57 GMT /news/2021-12-07/morning-headlines-haitian-gang-releases-3-hostages-from-holmes-missionary-group Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2021-06-11/morning-headlines-34m-will-address-covid-disparities-in-ohio-migrant-workers-in-malaysia-win-labor-suit-against-goodyear Federal funding will work to address COVID-19-related health disparities in Ohio; a lawyer says a Malaysian court has ruled in favor of 65 migrant workers who sued Akron-based Goodyear for underpaying them; the Ohio State Medical Board has approved three new conditions eligible for patients to receive medical marijuana; and more stories. Fri, 11 Jun 2021 12:41:46 GMT /news/2021-06-11/morning-headlines-34m-will-address-covid-disparities-in-ohio-migrant-workers-in-malaysia-win-labor-suit-against-goodyear Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/health-science/2021-01-08/police-want-to-get-covid-vaccines-sooner-rather-than-later The Ohio FOP is hoping the state allows officers to move up on the vaccination distribution list. Sat, 09 Jan 2021 02:29:13 GMT /news/health-science/2021-01-08/police-want-to-get-covid-vaccines-sooner-rather-than-later Jo Ingles /news/2020-12-31/cleveland-mayor-jackson-emts-received-vaccine-dose-nursing-homes-next Vaccinations for EMTs and paramedics began on Christmas Eve. Now, the city will move forward in vaccinating people in congregate living facilities including nursing homes. Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:51:55 GMT /news/2020-12-31/cleveland-mayor-jackson-emts-received-vaccine-dose-nursing-homes-next Lisa Ryan /news/government-politics/2020-05-14/akron-police-recruits-train-through-the-pandemic-prepare-for-graduation Despite the global pandemic, the Akron Police Academy has continued training its first class of recruits since 2008. Akron’s academy became a casualty of… Thu, 14 May 2020 07:05:57 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-05-14/akron-police-recruits-train-through-the-pandemic-prepare-for-graduation Jennifer Conn /news/health-science/2020-03-19/hospitals-first-responders-ask-for-donations-of-personal-protective-equipment The Summit County Emergency Management Agency and its counterparts in all Ohio counties are asking for donations.They need personal protective medical… Thu, 19 Mar 2020 21:34:11 GMT /news/health-science/2020-03-19/hospitals-first-responders-ask-for-donations-of-personal-protective-equipment Jennifer Conn