OH: Women's
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Supreme Court to hear oral arguments on abortion access in emergency rooms
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments today in a case about whether patients have access to emergency room abortions in states banning …
Ohio Black maternal mortality rates continue to spike
The number of Black mothers in Ohio who die during or following pregnancy continues to climb and health advocates said they hope to shine a light on t…
Experts: Heart disease on rise among young women
Nationwide, heart-disease awareness among women has declined, particularly among Black and Hispanic women. This Valentine's Day, health experts are …
Ohio clinics work to raise awareness of Black moms’ mental health
Research shows the number of Black women experiencing postpartum depression could be as high as 44%. Ohio clinics are working on ways to better …
Ohio sees surge in congenital syphilis cases
By India Gardener / Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. In Ohio, the rate of …
WIC funding cuts could worsen Ohio maternal, infant health
Food banks in Ohio say proposed cuts to the federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants, and Children would be devastating for …
Congress proposes slashing funding for Head Start programs
More than 3,000 Ohio children could lose access to Head Start programs under budget cut proposals now being considered by Congress. From birth …
Drug offenses draw higher incarceration rates for OH women
The number of women in Ohio prisons continues to trend downward but studies show women are still more likely to be imprisoned for drug offenses compar…
Maternity Care Becoming Harder for Ohioans to Access, Experts Say
By Leah Shepard / Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. In Ohio, 13 of 88 counties …
After Years of Budget Cuts, Ohio Boosts Support for Domestic Violence Survivors
Advocacy groups say a $20 million statewide funding increase will help rebuild community domestic violence services after years of budget cuts…
OH Program Provides Housing for Sexual Violence Survivors
Sexual assault survivors in Ohio can now access short-term emergency housing through a new program run by the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence…
Ohio Educators Concerned About Impact of DEI Legislation
By Nya Brunson / Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan reporting for the Central State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. Higher education …