Tips for better sleep as clocks change

Tips for better sleep as clocks change

As daylight saving time ends Sunday and clocks turn back one hour, a sleep specialist suggests that people in the U.S. examine their sleep habits.

October 28th, 4:18 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
AHN plans Wednesday ribbon-cutting at expanded Grove City Cancer Institute

AHN plans Wednesday ribbon-cutting at expanded Grove City Cancer Institute

Allegheny Health Network will celebrate the completion of a renovation and expansion project at the Cancer Institute at AHN Grove City Hospital with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday.

October 14th, 7:41 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Meridian Healthcare to begin $2M expansion project at Youngstown campus next week

Meridian Healthcare to begin $2M expansion project at Youngstown campus next week

Meridian HealthCare will hold a groundbreaking ceremony next week for a $2 million expansion and renovation project at its Meridian Road campus.

September 25th, 11:59 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Valley veterans eligible for free flu shots

Valley veterans eligible for free flu shots

Veterans in the Mahoning Valley and surrounding areas of Northeast Ohio may receive free seasonal flu shots at local VA community-based outpatient clinics, beginning this week.

September 23rd, 10:43 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
State health officials visit Insight Hospital as reopening looms

State health officials visit Insight Hospital as reopening looms

Ohio Department of Health officials are visiting Insight Hospital & Medical Center Trumbull on Tuesday as the facility prepares to reopen after a six-month closure.

September 23rd, 9:15 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Kennedy's advisory panel recommends new restrictions on MMRV vaccines

Kennedy's advisory panel recommends new restrictions on MMRV vaccines

The panel advised that the vaccine known as MMRV not be given before age 4 and that children in this age group instead get separate vaccines — one against MMR and another for varicella, or chickenpox.

September 19th, 4:45 AM EDT
101 West: Who's caring for our health?

101 West: Who's caring for our health?

Hospitals are facing an incredible financial strain, from rising costs for medicine and labor to reduced revenue for caring for the elderly and those with disabilities. Hospitals are closing, including locally. How did we get here?

September 12th, 6:16 AM EDT by Kaitlyn McCarthy & Derek Steyer
Pharmacy board restores access to COVID vaccines in Pennsylvania

Pharmacy board restores access to COVID vaccines in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy voted Wednesday to restore access to COVID-19 vaccines in the commonwealth.

September 5th, 6:40 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Tressel, Ginn to promote student fitness in Mahoning Valley

Tressel, Ginn to promote student fitness in Mahoning Valley

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel and former Ohio State football player Ted Ginn Jr. are scheduled to visit two Mahoning Valley schools on Friday to promote the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge.

September 4th, 10:49 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner

Slippery Rock professor studies vaping’s link to cardiovascular health

Democrats propose bill to protect vaccine access in Pennsylvania

Free Narcan kits available Saturday at over 20 Trumbull County locations

FDA Advisory: Frozen raw shrimp from Walmart may be radioactive

Mahoning Valley wildlife rabies vaccine drop starts Monday

Mahoning health rep explains why septic fees vary across counties, calls on state for clarity

PA issues statewide advisory about harmful algae in recreational waters

UPDATE: Teen falls from Youngstown bridge while trying to catch hat

Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno introduces bill to end dual citizenship

West Branch Local School District superintendent resigns

Warren man indicted on two dozen child pornography charges

UAW endorses Amy Acton for Ohio governor

Youngstown Fire Chief Barry Finley submits resignation