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Amy Acton, former state health director

Dr. Amy Acton, former Ohio Department of Health director, is running for governor

Former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton, who gained notoriety during the COVID pandemic, is running for governor in 2026.

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Ohio’s COVID-era health director becomes first Dem to file for governor

Former Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton announced Tuesday that she’s running for governor, becoming the first Democrat to enter the race to replace term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine (R). “I’m a doctor,

Axios Columbus on MSN · 14h

Amy Acton, former state health director, to campaign for Ohio governor

Amy Acton, the former state health director who led Ohio's initial COVID-19 response, has announced a campaign for governor, per AP and other reports. Why it matters: The Democrat hopes to leverage her pandemic popularity and name recognition to flip the governor's seat in 2026 after four terms of Republican control.

Cleveland.com · 14h

Dr. Amy Acton launches Democratic campaign for Ohio governor in 2026

Acton, who has been hinting at such a run since last summer, is the first Ohio Democrat to launch a 2026 gubernatorial campaign.

Health officials in Louisiana announce 1st US bird flu death

MSNBC on MSN · 13h

First human death from bird flu reported in U.S., but officials say health risk to public remains low

The patient in Louisiana was older than 65 and was reported to have had underlying medical conditions, health officials said.

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Patient with first human case of bird flu in Louisiana, U.S. dies, health department reports

A patient who was hospitalized with the first human case of pathogenic avian influenza, or H5N1, in Louisiana and the United States has died.

U.S. News & World Report · 21h

First U.S. Death From Bird Flu Reported in Louisiana

SOURCES: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, health update, Jan. 6, 2025; CBS News; U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, health update, Dec. 18, 2024; Lou

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Fact Check: Has RFK Jr. Secured Votes to Become Health Secretary?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed to have secured votes for HHS secretary despite no evidence to support the claim ...

Carnegie grocery store ordered to close after health department discovers roach infestation

According to an inspection report, the ACHD cited Rahma Grocery with six health code violations— including a dirty meat saw ...

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Health department offers guidance as respiratory illnesses rise in Kentucky

According to the Kentucky Department for Public Health, respiratory illnesses are on the rise in the commonwealth. That ...

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Caregivers face increasing physical, mental health risks, study says

More and more adults are stuck in the middle of their families, caring not only for their children, but also for aging ...

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Health Insurance Companies Face New Rules Across US States

Health insurance companies have been under scrutiny in recent weeks after the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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Illinois health officials offer tips to avoid respiratory viruses as cases rise

With holiday gatherings in the rearview mirror and cold weather here to stay for quite a bit longer, many Illinois residents ...

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Federal government OKs extended postpartum health coverage for some Iowa mothers

Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Tuesday that the state has ...

‘Unacceptable’: Department of Health issues violation against Hawaii American Water for excessive waste dumping

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health issued a Notice of Violation and Order to Hawaii American Water for discharging liquid waste ...

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Radon test kits available at Florence County Health Department

Have you ever tested your home for radon? Radon is an odorless, colorless, radioactive gas, found naturally in the soil. The gas can seep into homes and buildings through the foundation. Radon ...

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Mental health disorders attributed to more service member hospital stays than any other ailment: DoD

Mental health disorders are on the rise within the military, now accounting for more hospitalizations than any other ailment, ...

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