A dozen people testified against a bill that would prevent trans athletes from participating in Ohio women’s sports and youth athletics Wednesday morning in front of the Higher Education Committee.
Despite a more challenging environment, rural hospitals still are finding ways to provide critical care. That includes stroke patients, and South Dakota s medical community says keeping these facilities open is necessary in seeing better outcomes. May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and a family physician with Avera Health in Parkston said treatment has really evolved for these patients. .
By Trista Bowser at Kent State UniversityBroadcast version by Mary Schuermann reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. When she sees clients who are struggling with depression, Vicki Montesano often tells them to walk outside for 10 minutes each day. "That connection to a natural environment can enhance wellbeing," said Montesano, the bureau chief of mental health treatment with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Office of Community Treatment Services. " .
With the conclusion of this year s legislative session, advocates say Maine lawmakers have taken key steps toward reducing the cost of health care. Surveys have shown four in five Maine adults are worried about affording the care they may need in the future. Ann Woloson, executive director of Consumers for Affordable Healthcare, said this year the Legislature has taken voters concerns seriously. .