children's health

Northeast Ohio kids are being affected by the resurgence of two viruses that are similar to a cold but can cause severe symptoms; Cleveland's only psychiatric ER is uncertain about its operations after St. Vincent's announced its closure; and more stories.

The bill passed the Ohio House recently, and now it is going to a Senate committee for a hearing.

The CDC approved the Pfizer vaccine for this age group earlier this week.

There are at least 20 kids hospitalized at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus alone right now.

One pediatrician says she's afraid Ohioans "will learn the hard way" about how dangerous COVID is for children.

Health officials expect the Pfizer vaccine to be authorized for use in children aged 12 to 15 soon, but younger children will have to wait.

To accommodate the closing of schools over the break, some food programs will take place in other locations.

The recently launched OhioRISE helps those who have serious mental and behavioral health issues.

The newly expanded building has 177 rooms for families with children at the city's children's hospital.