Listen to this articleBy CALEIGH WELLS Associated Press If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what’s local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don’t travel as far. It doesn’t get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden. At this […]
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What Has the City Council Done Since Declaring Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis?
Listen to this articleBy Angela Hay In April, the Cleveland City Council unanimously passed a resolution declaring gun violence a public health crisis in the city. The resolution, sponsored by Council member Richard A. Starr, stated that “it is vital for the residents of this City that public and private institutions develop an evidence-based public […]
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News Overload: How National Events Impact Our Emotional Health
Listen to this articleBy Jennifer Bailey, LCSW & RD In the last five years, Americans have weathered wave after wave of national and global crises. From the COVID-19 pandemic, the murder of George Floyd, the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, to the dismantling of DEI policies, each event lingers in our feeds. Social media doesn’t […]
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Cleveland STI Cases On the Rise: Reveal Deep Health Inequities
Listen to this articleBy Ron Calhoun A new report from Frances Mills, commissioner of health, City of Cleveland Health Department, shows that sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, remains a serious health problem in Cleveland. Nearly 8,000 people were diagnosed with chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis. Health experts say some numbers have gone down, but one infection, […]
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Recent Changes To Sexual Health Accessibility 2
Listen to this articleBy Amaya Dennis When many people think of sexual health, Planned Parenthood comes to mind. This association is reasonable because, according to their website, Planned Parenthood is “the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people.” However, when some hear the name Planned Parenthood, […]
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Emotional Repression Suppression How Avoiding Feelings Impacts Our Health
Listen to this articleBy Jennifer Bailey, LCSW & RDT Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines emotions as “a conscious mental reaction (such as anger or fear) subjectively experienced as a strong feeling usually directed toward a specific object and typically accompanied by physiological and behavioral changes in the body”. In short, emotions are a response to something, and […]
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Recent Changes To Sexual Health Accessibility
Listen to this articleBy Amaya Dennis When many people think of sexual health, Planned Parenthood comes to mind. This association is reasonable because, according to their website, Planned Parenthood is “the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people.” However, when some hear the name Planned Parenthood, […]
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University Heights Nutrition: Juicing Success and Community Health
Listen to this articleBusiness Feature of the Month By Devon Jones A business is about its business, and it is always something special, no matter the size. However, when it comes to small companies, their achievements can feel even more remarkable. In today’s uncertain economy, providing consistent, high-quality service is not just a milestone—it’s a […]
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5 Healthy Lifestyle Habits for Navigating Systemic Challenges
Listen to this articleBy. Shamani Salahuddin While America is a global leader in scientific advancement and medical innovation, it ranks last in terms of low-performing health outcomes, despite spending the most on healthcare, according to a study conducted by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation. Many professionals name health inequity as the cause of the disparities […]
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Proposed Medicaid Work Requirements Could Leave 61,826 Ohioans Without Health Insurance
Listen to this articleBy Ron Calhoun A proposed policy by the Ohio Department of Medicaid could strip health insurance from an estimated 61,826 residents if new work requirements are enacted. Critics warn the move will disproportionately harm vulnerable populations, creating significant barriers to healthcare access across the state. Under the proposed rules, Medicaid recipients aged […]
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Opinion: Cleveland Must Fulfill its Promise to Address Racism as a Public Health Crisis
Listen to this articleBy Yvonka Marie Hall Executive Director Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition Editor’s note: The opinions expressed here are those of the author. In 2020, the world experienced a profound awakening regarding social justice and racial equity. In response, Cleveland City Council adopted Resolution 296-2020, officially declaring racism a public health crisis. In […]
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Understanding Sugar and Its Impact on Your Health
Listen to this articleFor many people, a teaspoon of sugar in their morning coffee is enough to satisfy their craving. But for others, sugar becomes an obsession, leading to constant cravings. Some people even develop a dependence on sugar, experiencing withdrawal symptoms when they try to cut back. Sugar addiction can have a significant impact […]
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U.S. Ranked Last in Health Care Faces Long Road Of Challenges in Urban Communities
Listen to this articleThe Cleveland Observer Comparing Performance in 10 Nations, the Mirror, Mirror 2024: A Portrait of the Failing U.S. Health System provides a sobering analysis of the U.S. health care system compared to nine other high-income countries. The eighth edition of the report, which examines access to care, health outcomes, administrative efficiency, and […]
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Legal Aid provides help for clients struggling with mental health
Listen to this articleBy Tonya Sams Many people suffer in silence when struggling with mental health issues. These issues can affect every area of one’s life—even how they address legal issues that impact basic needs like shelter, safety, and economic security. Client Support Specialists at The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland recognize how a client’s […]
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Two cases continue to shape Cleveland police debate
Listen to this articleThirteen years after police fired 137 shots at a vehicle carrying Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams, killing both, and 12 years after Tamir Rice, a preteen playing with a toy gun at Cudell Park, was fatally shot, the city remains under federal oversight, and debates over policing and reform continue. These two […]
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Protecting generational wealth in Black communities
Listen to this articleStaff Writer Community Awareness Feature: Alzheimer’s and Estate Planning For many Black and Brown families in Cleveland and across Northeast Ohio, multigenerational gatherings, especially during the holidays, can bring moments of joy and concern. Health professionals say it is often during these visits that families notice subtle changes in memory, behavior, or […]
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Beyond the Trip: What Looks Like in Practice
Listen to this articleBy: Jennifer Bailey “I had to feel them for the first time in my body, and that was a really powerful and very overwhelming moment for me. But since then, I’ve also just been able to connect more wholly with myself. I think, for me, what psychedelics did was really make me […]
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Financial therapy strategies in uncertain times
Listen to this articleRay’Chel Wilson Last winter, a family sat at their kitchen table in Cleveland, staring at bills stacked higher than the snow outside. The job loss was sudden, but the anxiety it triggered felt endless. They felt stuck, not just financially, but emotionally and without seeing a way forward. They dreaded conversations about […]
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Baby Olivia Act passes Ohio House, moves to Senate
Listen to this articleAngela Hay On Nov. 19, 2025, the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 485, also known as “Enact the Baby Olivia Act.” This bill mandates that public school children in grades 5-12 be shown both a high-definition ultrasound video and “Baby Olivia,” a three-minute computer-generated film described as a “window to […]
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More Than a Trip: The Rise of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
Listen to this articleJennifer Bailey The use of psychedelics has a long-standing history. Indigenous populations used them for spiritual and healing purposes. Dr. Nina Vasan, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford, said researchers studied psychedelics in the 1940s-1950s for their potential medicinal benefits. In the 1960s, psychedelics became criminalized due to […]
Chili Bowl Classic 5k
Get ready to spice things up at the 39th Annual Chili Bowl Classic 5K on Saturday, February 21!Join us at Hofbräuhaus Cleveland as runners, walkers, firefighters, and police officers turn up the heat with one of Cleveland’s most beloved winter traditions.Location: Hofbräuhaus Cleveland (1550 Chester Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114) 5K Start: 9:30 AM Entry Fee: […]
Holiday Toy Giveback
Join us for our Holiday Toy Giveback! Enjoy free toys, festive snacks, and health screenings for the whole family.
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TCO National Bi-Monthly News Brief
Listen to this articleFederal policy, courts, and power struggles shaping 2026 National news at the start of 2026 is defined less by single votes or speeches and more by structural fights over power, budgets, rights, and enforcement that are setting the tone for the rest of the year. Congress Faces a Narrow Path on Spending […]
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TCO Ohio Bi-Monthly News Brief
Listen to this article State decisions shaping Cleveland and the rest of Ohio in 2026 As 2026 unfolds, Ohio politics are defined by state-level control over funding, rights, and local authority, with many of the biggest impacts felt not in Columbus, but in cities and communities across the state. State Budget Pressures and Local Impact […]
