AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPublic Health: Ohio’s fall virus season is raising concern: Ashtabula County ranks second in state measles cases, a case was reported in Mercer County, and COVID levels are climbing in Ashtabula wastewater. Flu activity is also arriving early, with hospitalization rates at their highest mid-October level since 2010–11. Consumer Alert: Whole Foods Market recalled 365 ashwagandha capsules over possible Salmonella contamination; check whether you bought the product in stores or online. Care Access: Mercy Health plans to consolidate labor and delivery services in Boardman, while Saint Joseph Hospital is set to close its maternity unit in December, drawing protests and a county Medicaid complaint. Mental Health: Ohio’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has received more than 1 million contacts. Coverage Costs: ACA open enrollment is underway as premiums rise and insurers change plans, while older Ohioans report growing worries about health-care expenses and Medicare.
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