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The state’s new Nursing Home Quality and Accountability Task Force will visit the University of Cincinnati on Thursday for two listening sessions as part of a statewide tour.

An Ohio task force created to improve nursing homes must look at bettering Medicaid rates, facility representatives on its board said. 

One New York City fashion show is determined to bring mental health awareness for men back in style by normalizing males to “wear their heart on their sleeve”

Ahead of the Oscar-winning actor’s 82nd birthday this weekend, we mark her finest moments, from camp histrionics to the most archetypal of femmes fatales

The nursing homes say they need $600 million of money allocated for COVID costs plus some ongoing funding changes to make ends meet.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) -- A lobby representing Ohio’s nursing homes is asking the state to give them another $600 million to help them offset increased costs for providing care to

When does a loved one need assisted living or skilled nursing care? Experts off some tips on how to make a tough decision somewhat easier.

Officials say difficulties attracting and retaining staff, changing regulations and rising operating costs are among the reasons for the closure.

Esthers Law is a new state law allowing families to install cameras in a nursing home room to detect elder abuse.

Financial pressures and staff shortages may lead to more nursing home closures if something isn't done to fix the industry, officials say. The historic Eliza Bryant Village nursing home in Cleveland is slated to close in June of 2022. Residents say it will be a blow to the Hough neighborhood when it closes, although the assisted living and other services will remain open.