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Ryan Yearick waits in his house near Tampa, Florida as Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall.

NE Ohio native braces for impact of Hurricane Milton

Josh Boose

Ryan Yearick-Zinn grew up in Chesterland. He is now hunkered down near Tampa and waits for Milton to make landfall as a Category 4 Hurricane.

Economy

Analysis: Cuyahoga County has higher poverty and unemployment, lower income than similar US counties

Josh Boose

A new report compiled by the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission compares the county with ten regions of similar size across the U.S.

Economy

Brook Park UAW workers in 'wait and see' mode amid furloughs, possible strike orders

Josh Boose

UAW Local 1250 workers are "anxious" about the future at Brook Park plant. They said they're ready to strike at a moment's notice.

Research found that Black people are more likely to suffer memory loss in old age, which was correlated to their exposure to racism and discrimination.

Health

Lisa Ryan

The Alzheimer's Association is raising awareness of the effects of structural racism on cognition levels, especially among Black people.

The hospital was named best in Ohio, fourth best in the country, and the best for heart care in the U.S.

Health

Cleveland Clinic ranked 1st in the nation for heart care, best hospital in Ohio

Lisa Ryan

U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-23 Best Hospitals ranks Cleveland Clinic as the fourth best hospital in the U.S. and best in Ohio; Fairview, Hillcrest, South Pointe and Weston hospitals also recognized nationally.

This map shows the lack of coverage in some parts of Ohio before the 988 number was established and how 988 calls will be directed now.

Northeast Ohio mental health agencies prepare to answer 988 crisis hotline calls

Lisa Ryan

The 988 helpline is a way to direct non-emergency mental health crises to experts who can help. Officials hope it will replace 911 in some situations.

Ohio pharmacists can now prescribe COVID-19 medication Paxlovid

Lisa Ryan

Paxlovid is used by high-risk patients to make their COVID-19 symptoms milder. It's critical patients take it in the first five days of illness, so taking a doctor's visit out of the requirements may make it easier for patients.

COVID-19 vaccinations for children under 5 available in Northeast Ohio

Lisa Ryan

Federal officials authorized the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to 5 years.

COVID-19 cases are four times as high as they were this time last year, but hospitalizations and deaths are down.

Health

COVID-19 cases in Cuyahoga County are up; Masks now required in county buildings

Lisa Ryan

Even though cases are up, hospitalizations and deaths have actually gone down.

David Sims, 58, of Maple Heights, said he shops at Farmer Jones Indoor Market in Maple Heights, Ohio because the location is convenient, the prices are nice and the staff is friendly. "And I try to support our business in the neighborhood," he said.

Health

There are food deserts all over Cleveland; Here's what other communities have done to fix them

Lisa Ryan

Dave's Market closed in Euclid Beach, in North Collinwood, creating a food desert. Could a nonprofit or co-op work there?