Experts: Consider tossing toothbrush after illness

Experts: Consider tossing toothbrush after illness

As many recover from colds or the flu, dental experts recommend considering replacing your toothbrush.

March 13th, 6:41 AM EDT
Insight Hospital Trumbull stops patient admissions due to Steward's bankruptcy

Insight Hospital Trumbull stops patient admissions due to Steward's bankruptcy

According to the memo Steward has decided to begin selling their management functions to a third-party following a bankruptcy hearing to cover its debt without the consent of Insight.

March 12th, 4:44 AM EDT by Billy-Jack Colon & Erin Simonek
7-week-old Youngstown baby in desperate need of liver transplant amid severe flu season

7-week-old Youngstown baby in desperate need of liver transplant amid severe flu season

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) calls this year’s flu season the worst in over a decade. The severity of the virus is hitting close to home for one Youngstown family, as their 7-week-old baby girl, Aubrey Curry, battles a critic

March 7th, 5:15 PM EST by Madison Tromler
Southington students use PSA to spark conversations on suicide prevention and mental health

Southington students use PSA to spark conversations on suicide prevention and mental health

High school students hope their message helps peers recognize warning signs and reach out before it’s too late.

February 25th, 6:05 PM EST by Malia Brown
Penn State Shenango event to address trauma suffered by professional helpers

Penn State Shenango event to address trauma suffered by professional helpers

“Many folks in helping professions are walking wounded and may not realize it,” said Tony Paglia, Penn State Shenango’s mental health counselor.

February 24th, 6:10 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Ohio teen dies after catching the flu; State's first pediatric influenza death

Ohio teen dies after catching the flu; State's first pediatric influenza death

The Ohio Department of Health reported the state's first flu-associated pediatric death of the 2024-25 season.

February 21st, 9:47 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
PA health secretary on Sharon Regional reopening: 'Not in position to negotiate patient safety'

PA health secretary on Sharon Regional reopening: 'Not in position to negotiate patient safety'

Tenor Health has been waiting for the state health department’s permission to resume operations.

February 21st, 6:41 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Foodborne illness, hospitalizations doubled in 2024, report finds

Foodborne illness, hospitalizations doubled in 2024, report finds

The report highlighted several high-profile recalls in 2024, ranging from Boar’s Head deli meats to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders.

February 19th, 5:29 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Pennsylvania pediatricians urge vaccinations amid severe flu, RSV season

Pennsylvania pediatricians urge vaccinations amid severe flu, RSV season

Pediatricians at Allegheny Health Network are urging families to get vaccinated against influenza and other preventable illnesses amid a severe flu and respiratory syncytial virus season.

February 18th, 10:21 AM EST by Mike Gauntner

UPMC announces mask mandate amid spike in flu cases

Valley communities voice concerns over Senate Bill 56

Bill would eliminate vehicle emission testing requirement in Mercer County

Youngstown council approves $15 million lead pipe replacement

FDA approves non-opioid pain medication

Wastewater samples show higher influenza levels in Youngstown, Warren area

Heritage: Improvement will help East Liverpool facility incinerate large volumes of hazardous waste

Mercy Health cautions against detox diets

Valley warming centers offered as refuge from bitter cold

USDA documented insects and slime at Boar's Head plants, records show

Mercer Co. Commissioners react to Sharon Regional delay

Property owner 'unable to proceed' with Sharon Regional reopening amid Buhl Legacy Trust's litigation

Wednesday meeting could determine how soon Sharon Regional can reopen

Surprise sale of Sharon Regional approved by bankruptcy court to Tenor Health

Champion Township man killed in Route 5 motorcycle crash

Fraudulent 'Dog Whisperer' connected to decades-old missing persons case

Junkyard property leaving West Twp. homeowners frustrated

New Southern Park Mall owner finally reaches out to Boardman Township Trustees

Youngstown lottery player wins $50K from scratch-off ticket

East Liverpool man sentenced to six to nine years for felony assault