Coronavirus Updates May 15
Below is a list of actions taken in Ohio as of May 15, 2020, with dates they were discussed, and official orders when imposed. Please visit www.Coronavirus.Ohio.Gov for additional details. All COVID-19 orders can be found here. More data is available on the COVID-19 Dashboard here. Should you have health-related questions, the Department of Health hotline…
Ohio Prepares for November General Election
With the primary election behind them, Ohioans begin to look towards the November election. According to a recent poll, President Donald Trump narrowly leads former Vice President Joe Biden in Ohio’s 2020 presidential election. The survey, conducted by Emerson College and Nexstar Media, shows President Trump three percentage points ahead of Biden leading 46% to…
The Ohio General Assembly Reconvenes to Address COVID-19 Concerns
On Tuesday, May 5, the Ohio General Assembly reconvened after both chambers last held sessions on March 25. The House Finance Committee was the first to meet as the General Assembly resumed committee work. Both chambers held sessions on Wednesday, May 6 and they aim to keep a regular schedule of session and committees in…
Coronavirus Updates May 8
Below is a list of actions taken in Ohio as of May 8, 2020, with dates they were discussed, and official orders when imposed. Please visit www.Coronavirus.Ohio.Gov for additional details. All COVID-19 orders can be found here. More data is available on the COVID-19 Dashboard here. Should you have health-related questions, the Department of Health hotline…
Pandemic Pressure: Coronavirus and Mental Health
Social distancing and stay-at-home measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic are intended to slow the spread of the virus, but for many Ohioans, these measures can take a heavy toll on their mental health. Fear and anxiety drawn from the pandemic can cause stress for both adults and children. Stress can be more severe if…
Coronavirus Updates May 1
It’s been more than a month since Governor DeWine and Director Acton issued an order requiring all Ohioans to stay in their homes to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Everyone was anxiously awaiting Governor DeWine’s Monday press conference where he began announcing his plans to reopen Ohio’s economy in a slow, methodical process beginning May…
Controlling Board April 27 Meeting
At the April 27 Controlling Board meeting, The Office of Budget and Management requested Controlling Board approval to increase appropriation for multiple state agencies in fiscal year 2020. This will allow state agencies to use federal funds made available from the Federal Coronavirus Relief Fund under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act,…
Coronavirus Updates April 24
Everyone is anxiously awaiting the announcements that Governor DeWine plans to make next week. On Monday, he intends to outline his plans to reopen Ohio’s economy in a slow, methodical process. The DeWine Administration has continued their daily press conferences on the coronavirus pandemic. The daily briefings on the COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio are at…
Expanding Telehealth Capacity in Ohio
Providing quality health care during the COVID-19 pandemic is challenging. Social distancing requirements and stay at home orders have pushed providers to adopt new technology and treat patients at a distance. Telehealth allows providers the opportunity to consult with patients from afar via video conferencing. The expansion of telehealth preserves the limited supply of personal…