Report highlights health disparities between Ohioans based on race
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A report from the Health Policy Institute of Ohio highlighted certain health disparities between Ohioans based on race. The report shows the challenges for Black Ohioans and infant mortality. Carrie Almasi, director of assessment and planning at the Health Policy Institute, said certain groups of Ohioans face barriers that create opportunity […]
Video of previous coverage COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- More than 400,000 Ohioans have seen their driver's license suspensions lifted in just one month since a new law was implemented, according to Sen. Catherine Ingram (D-Cincinnati). Ingram said as of Tuesday, 429,501 Ohioans have had total suspensions or blocks removed, and…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio Consumers' Counsel is celebrating a legal win it says will save Ohioans millions on their electric bills. On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal involving the Ohio Consumers' Counsel, instead letting a lower court's ruling stand. The OCC celebrated the…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- It has been a hot and humid summer, but there is some local relief. The Ohio Department of Development is once again offering assistance to help families stay cool. Now, through Sept. 30, income-eligible Ohioans can receive assistance in paying their electric bill, purchasing an air…