Ohio Department of Health

Ohio has reported 1,316 cyclosporiasis cases as of Thursday, with 96 hospitalizations and Lucas County having the highest number at 278 cases. The outbreak is linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell in multiple states, with the CDC advising against consuming it. Michigan has reported 4,312 cases and 102 hospitalizations.

Medicaid funding for Ohio’s reproductive health clinics, including Planned Parenthood locations, has resumed after a yearlong freeze that halted reimbursements for non-abortion services like STI testing and cancer screenings. Clinic closures in Hamilton and Springfield occurred during the freeze, with a 55% drop in family planning visits, disproportionately affecting communities of color. Telehealth services remain available to address access gaps.

A nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuces and salad greens has sickened 843 people across 31 states, with Michigan reporting 2,640 cases and 44 hospitalizations. Health officials warn of symptoms like diarrhea and nausea and recommend washing or cooking greens to reduce risk.

Salad greens and lettuces are emerging as a likely source of a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak, with Michigan reporting 2,640 cases and 44 hospitalizations as of Monday. The CDC confirms 843 cases across 31 states, but state officials note this is an undercount. Symptoms include severe diarrhea and stomach cramps caused by the cyclospora parasite, often contracted through contaminated food.

Lettuce or salad greens are emerging as a likely source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting 31 states, with Michigan reporting the highest number of cases. The CDC has confirmed 843 cases, but state officials report significantly higher numbers, including 2,640 cases in Michigan. Symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, and stomach cramps, and the parasite is resistant to routine chemical disinfection.

Michigan health officials suspect lettuces and salad greens as the source of a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened over 800 people across 31 states. Cases have surged in Michigan, with 2,640 reported and 44 hospitalizations, while other states like New York and Ohio also report elevated cases. The CDC confirms 843 cases nationally, though state data suggests higher numbers.

A nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to salad greens and lettuces has sickened over 800 people across 31 states, with Michigan reporting the highest number of cases. Health officials warn of symptoms like diarrhea and nausea and recommend safety measures for consuming lettuce.

A nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuces and salad greens has sickened 843 people across 31 states, with Michigan reporting the highest number of cases. Health officials warn of symptoms like diarrhea and nausea, urging safer handling of salad greens.

A nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuces and salad greens has sickened hundreds across 31 states, with Michigan reporting the highest number of cases. Health officials warn of symptoms like diarrhea and nausea caused by the cyclospora parasite and recommend safety measures for handling lettuce.

A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated food and water has been reported in 31 U.S. states, with Michigan having the highest number of cases. The CDC reports 843 cases nationwide, while Michigan's state data indicates 2,640 cases, suggesting potential discrepancies in reporting. Investigations point to lettuce or salads as possible sources, though no specific produce has been confirmed.

A cyclospora outbreak is spreading across 31 U.S. states, with 843 reported cases as of July 9. The illness, caused by a parasite in contaminated produce, causes severe diarrhea and requires hospitalization for 86 cases, though no deaths have been reported. Health officials emphasize washing produce and seeking medical care for symptoms.

A cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated produce has caused 843 reported cases across 31 U.S. states, with Michigan and New York having the most cases. Symptoms include watery diarrhea and cramping, though no deaths have been reported. Health officials warn of the illness's potential for dehydration and emphasize prevention through thorough produce washing and hand hygiene.

Ohio University will receive $10 million from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program to address healthcare workforce needs in rural communities. The funding, part of Ohio's total $202 million allocation, will support programs like summer camps, career fairs, and apprenticeships for students.

The OhioSEE program provides free comprehensive eye exams and glasses to kindergarten through third-grade students in 230 school districts across 15 Ohio counties. Administered by the Ohio Department of Health, the $10 million pilot program has conducted nearly 1,900 exams and distributed 1,200 pairs of glasses, aiming to address vision care gaps for underinsured or underserved children.

A Columbus-based religious advocacy group, the Center for Christian Virtue, has urged federal prosecutors in Ohio to enforce the 1873 Comstock Act against mail-order providers of abortion medications like mifepristone. The group argues that prior non-enforcement of the law was a policy choice, not a legal determination of unenforceability, as the Supreme Court has not yet banned mail-order abortion drug distribution.