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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Tuesday announced that the Ohio Department of Health in partnership with the Ohio Department of Children and Youth has awarded $5 million to 19 community- and faith-based organizations to improve supports to pregnant women and newly-parenting families.

The Ohio Department of Health is holding a press conference on respiratory viruses and lung health amid season.

The Ohio Department of Health gave an update on respiratory activity in Ohio on Thursday.

Public health advocates are reminding Ohioans that many people in the state are still getting sick with respiratory illnesses.

The Ohio Department of Health says flu activity is very high in the Buckeye State. The Director of the Ohio Department of Health, Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, offers advice to Ohioans to avoid contracting or spreading the flu. “Use common sense precautions. If you’re feeling sick, stay home from work or school.” The CDC reports Ohio

Measles and syphilis are two such illnesses that are on the rise in Ohio.

Ohio Department of Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated for measles. They're also sending free syphilis medication to community health sites.

Ohio Department of Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated for measles. They're also sending free syphilis medication to community health sites.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has identified the state’s first case of measles in 2024. The department said the infected child is from Montgomery County, and ODH is working with Public Health – Dayton and Montgomery County to identify and notify those who may have been exposed to the disease. […]

If one person has measles, up to 90% of those who come into contact with that person and who are not immune will also be infected.