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As Rite Aid, CVS and Walgreens shut down stores across the country, a study from Ohio State University found that hundreds of communities are now pharmacy deserts.
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Studies suggest postpartum depression affects between 13 and 20% of new moms, but many don’t get the mental health care they need. New research aims to reduce barriers to postpartum care in rural Ohio.
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An increasing number of Ohio school districts are building on-site health centers, where students can access care from providers like nurse practitioners, optometrists and dentists.
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More Ohio schools are working with community behavioral health centers to tackle depression and anxiety among students.
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There aren’t enough behavioral health providers in Ohio to keep up with rising demand. So people are increasingly leaning on another source of support: peers.
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A mobile eye clinic is traveling to schools in southeast Ohio, where eye care can otherwise be inaccessible.
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Maternal care options have declined across the state. Some say midwives could increase access for small towns, but a lack of licensure puts limits on the care they can provide.
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A mobile eye clinic is traveling to schools in southeast Ohio, where eye care can otherwise be inaccessible.
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Veteran health care facilities across the country, including Ohio, are reporting a shortage of staff. It’s led to the increased outsourcing of care to private hospitals.
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New OSU research shows that educational instruction and a conversation around barriers to access can make the difference in whether rural women get cancer screenings.