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Five adults sit around a wooden table, listening during a conversation in a community recovery setting.

Community Health

What I Have Learned from Visiting Addiction Treatment and Recovery Programs

Almost every Friday morning, before starting the rest of my day, I visit a drug treatment or recovery organization somewhere in Hamilton County. As a Common Pleas Court judge, I regularly see the terrible consequences of addiction in my courtroom. I began these visits to better understand the people and organizations working on the other…

ByChris McDowellOctober 4, 20260Comments

CAR-T cell therapy patient receiving cancer treatment in a Cincinnati hospital

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CAR-T Cell Therapy’s Next Advances Have a Cincinnati Connection

Cincinnati Children's helped test Kymriah, the first CAR-T therapy the FDA approved. Nine years later, a Sharonville center is helping prepare the next generation of engineered immune cells. You're likely to see more news soon about CAR-T cell therapy, which turns a patient's own immune cells against cancer. It falls under the category of "personalized…

ByBrett HarnettSeptember 24, 20260Comments

A stethoscope circling various medications and a red heart, with colorful block letters spelling the word STROKE.

Health News

University of Cincinnati study finds stroke rate nearly doubled among younger adults

A new University of Cincinnati study found that the stroke rate among younger adults nearly doubled over nearly three decades, raising concerns about the growing burden of stroke among people traditionally considered at lower risk. Researchers analyzed data from the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Stroke Study, which has tracked stroke patterns in the region since 1993. …

ByNina OliverioSeptember 23, 20260Comments

Close-up photograph showing a measles rash with small spots visible across a person's neck and upper back.

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Measles exposure reported at Cincinnati Children’s emergency department

A measles exposure was reported at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. This, after two out-of-state patients visited its emergency department while contagious, according to the Cincinnati Health Department. The potential exposure occurred in shared public areas of the hospital’s Emergency Department on Sept. 14 and early Sept. 15. Health officials said there are currently no…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 18, 20260Comments

A healthcare professional in a white coat and blue gloved hands preparing a syringe to administer a vaccine into a patient's upper arm.

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Hamilton County vaccine records gap complicates kindergarten coverage estimates

Hamilton County vaccine records are missing for about 26 percent of kindergartners, local health officials say. These recently recorded numbers are making it harder for officials to measure actual vaccination coverage as rates decline nationwide. The documentation gap comes as federal data shows kindergarten vaccination coverage fell again during the 2025-26 school year. The Centers…

ByNina OliverioAugust 21, 20260Comments

Health

How Modern Fitness Wearables Are Transforming Personal Health Monitoring

Over the past decade, fitness wearables have evolved. What started as a simple step counter has evolved into sophisticated health monitoring devices. These devices are now capable of generating valuable insights into an individual's overall health. Wearables such as smartwatches, fitness bands, and health trackers now continuously collect information about physical activity, heart rate, sleep…

ByBrett HarnettJune 24, 20260Comments

Medical professionals in scrubs urgently rushing a patient on a gurney down a hospital corridor.

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Cincinnati hospital wait times challenge emergency care access across the region

Emergency departments across Greater Cincinnati continue to experience periods of crowding, longer patient stays, and increased demand for services. Healthcare leaders say seasonal illness, staffing pressures, population growth, and broader access-to-care challenges all contribute to delays in emergency rooms. While hospitals continue investing in capacity and technology, many patients still encounter extended waits depending on the…

ByNina OliverioJune 24, 20260Comments

A calculator displaying the word prescription and a cost of 100 dollars, surrounded by scattered medication pills and US currency, illustrating the financial cost of healthcare.

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Cincinnati prescription drug costs rising in 2026: What residents should know

Residents are bracing for tighter household budgets as Cincinnati prescription drug costs experience notable increases this year. Finding practical ways to navigate rising prescription drug costs is essential for families managing their long-term health. Treating medical conditions is getting noticeably more expensive for Ohioans. Pharmaceutical manufacturers plan to raise list prices on at least 350…

ByNina OliverioMay 29, 20260Comments

Busy hospital corridor with medical professionals and a patient in a wheelchair, representing Cincinnati hospital capacity.

Community Health

Cincinnati hospital capacity faces severe strain amid surging demands

Rising patient admissions are putting intense pressure on Cincinnati hospital capacity across the region this year. Medicaid cuts threaten regional clinics, placing unprecedented strain on Cincinnati hospitals A new report reveals that recent Medicaid funding cuts are pushing Ohio’s healthcare system to the brink, threatening dozens of regional facilities and placing immense pressure on …

ByNina OliverioMay 20, 20260Comments

Health News

2026 Healthcare Costs Could Become a Defining Issue for American Families

Why Healthcare Costs Could Decide the 2026 Midterm Elections The 2026 midterm elections could become a major test of healthcare affordability. Although inflation, immigration, military conflicts, and the broader economy remain central political issues, healthcare costs have emerged as a growing concern for voters across the political spectrum. Rising insurance premiums, uncertainty around Medicaid and…

ByBrett HarnettMay 12, 20260Comments