Pediatric Cancer Support: Gov. Mike DeWine announced Ohio’s Pediatric Complex Care Navigation Program to give families a single point of contact for care coordination, Medicaid help, clinical trial connections, and other support after a local family’s heartbreaking experience. Health Access & Billing: Genesis HealthCare System says it will end contracts with several insurance providers for some Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans starting Jan. 1 unless agreements are reached, warning of harmful coverage denials and payment disputes. Public Health & Safety: Columbus is expanding a nurse health care navigation line for some medical 911 calls, aiming to cut unnecessary ambulance trips while keeping EMS available for emergencies. Food Safety: A cyclospora outbreak tied to recalled shredded iceberg lettuce continues spreading, with thousands sick nationwide and new state reports. Substance Exposure Risk: Nationwide Children’s and the Central Ohio Poison Center report a sharp rise in accidental drug ingestions by kids under 6, especially edible marijuana and psilocybin products. Local Care & Infrastructure: Toledo police named a suspect in a hit-and-run that injured Rep. Marcy Kaptur and a staffer, while Henry County crash reports detail multiple serious injuries after a vehicle left the road on Ohio 110. Wellness in the Community: Army veteran Joe Bolger of Dayton is preparing for a cross-country bike ride to raise money for cancer research through the V Foundation. Healthcare Workforce/Training: Ohio’s Campus Without Walls is hiring a new CEO to connect students and teachers for virtual statewide classes. Health Tech/Pharma: Prasco adds an automated Ohio pharmaceutical distribution site, expanding its local operations.