/news/tags/public-health Public Health en-US Copyright Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:35:49 GMT /health/2025-02-03/2-years-after-train-derailment-east-palestine-residents-still-have-questions-about-their-health Two years ago, a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the small town on the border of Ohio and Pennsylvania. Several studies are ongoing to see what the public health impact of the accident is. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:35:49 GMT /health/2025-02-03/2-years-after-train-derailment-east-palestine-residents-still-have-questions-about-their-health Abigail Bottar /health/2024-06-24/patients-losing-out-as-ohio-hospitals-and-health-agencies-work-in-silos Researchers at Ohio University found Ohio nonprofit hospitals and public health departments don't agree on community health needs and don't collaborate as they should. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 23:46:25 GMT /health/2024-06-24/patients-losing-out-as-ohio-hospitals-and-health-agencies-work-in-silos Taylor Wizner, Stephanie Metzger-Lawrence /show/sound-of-ideas/2024-02-22/public-health-experts-concerned-about-syphilis-rise-in-northeast-ohio The syphilis case rate in Cuyahoga County has risen by 174% over the last five years, double the rate of increase nationwide. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2024-02-22/public-health-experts-concerned-about-syphilis-rise-in-northeast-ohio Jay Shah, Drew Maziasz /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-05-10/surgeon-general-says-epidemic-of-loneliness-is-harming-public-health Dr. Vivek Murthy says loneliness is a health threat on par with obesity or smoking. Wed, 10 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-05-10/surgeon-general-says-epidemic-of-loneliness-is-harming-public-health Leigh Barr /environment-energy/2023-04-14/sustainable-cleveland-holds-first-decarbonization-summit-to-find-ways-to-reduce-emissions-levels The summit featured environmental leaders who discussed ways to reduce emission levels in Cleveland and beyond. Decarbonization is the process of reducing carbon emissions by avoiding the use of energy sources that produce greenhouse gases. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 17:28:45 GMT /environment-energy/2023-04-14/sustainable-cleveland-holds-first-decarbonization-summit-to-find-ways-to-reduce-emissions-levels Zaria Johnson /health/2023-01-20/summit-countys-opiate-abatement-advisory-council-invites-public-input The Summit County Public Health Opiate Abatement Advisory Council is seeking public input on how to allocate a $104 million opioid settlement. Fri, 20 Jan 2023 22:06:45 GMT /health/2023-01-20/summit-countys-opiate-abatement-advisory-council-invites-public-input Grace Springer /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-01-17/experts-are-warning-of-newest-sub-variant-of-covid-19-being-most-transmissible-yet There is a new sub-variant of COVID-19 that's accounting for most cases; we get an update from an infectious disease expert. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-01-17/experts-are-warning-of-newest-sub-variant-of-covid-19-being-most-transmissible-yet Drew Maziasz /health/2023-01-06/summit-county-life-expectancy-drops-racial-inequities-persist-in-new-2022-health-assessment The Summit County 2022 Community Health Assessment aims to provide a complete picture of health in the county. The assessment is done every three years, making this the first year that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the data. Fri, 06 Jan 2023 22:46:20 GMT /health/2023-01-06/summit-county-life-expectancy-drops-racial-inequities-persist-in-new-2022-health-assessment Abigail Bottar /show/sound-of-ideas/2022-12-12/study-examines-how-reparations-for-african-americans-would-address-health-inequities A new study from Duke University looks at the impact of reparations on potential wealth and health gaps for Black and white Americans. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2022-12-12/study-examines-how-reparations-for-african-americans-would-address-health-inequities Drew Maziasz /news/health-science/2021-04-14/cleveland-slow-to-address-language-and-culture-barriers-to-reach-spanish-speaking-residents-during-pandemic Although the Hispanic population is more likely to be hospitalized and die from COVID-19, the city of Cleveland is still struggling to reach its Spanish-speaking population. Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:00:51 GMT /news/health-science/2021-04-14/cleveland-slow-to-address-language-and-culture-barriers-to-reach-spanish-speaking-residents-during-pandemic Claudia Longo, Rachel Dissell