A Lorain County wife recounts the frantic minutes after her husband stopped breathing during a routine dental extraction as the State Dental Board weighs action against the Medina surgeon.

A $7.7M expansion at Coleman in Ravenna adds short-term crisis beds, a 23‑hour hold unit and a children’s wing meant to keep more people out of local ERs.

Kent State says a student living in Lake Hall tested positive for Neisseria meningitidis. Close contacts were notified and offered preventive antibiotics.

The Cuyahoga County Office of Emergency Management advises freezing water and keeping freezer items close together to maintain safe temperatures during power outages.

Family sues a nursing home over Charles Brush's wrongful death, asserting he lived in dire conditions and was ignored by staff, leading to his death from untreated fungal infection and other complications.

Cuyahoga County reports a measles outbreak among unvaccinated children, with officials emphasizing the importance of the MMR vaccine amidst increasing cases.

Ohio's ODOT District 12 urges Clevelanders to buckle up, highlighting that seat belts save lives and prevent injuries, as non-compliance rates remain high.

The Elyria Police Department raised $1,807 for the Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio by selling pink-themed items and deserves praise for surpassing their previous year's total.

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland lays off about 125 employees, less than 1.5% of its staff, mainly in administrative roles, due to financial strains and increased charity care costs.

Health authorities in Ashtabula County alert the community about a rise in strep throat and scarlet fever cases, advising on symptoms, prevention, and treatment.

Mercy Health plans to end its Level III Trauma program at Lorain Hospital on October 15, maintaining its ER services, amid concerns over access to trauma care.

A $15 million gift from Iris and the late Bert Wolstein is funding the new high-tech Iris S. and Bert L. Wolstein Center at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

Strongsville City School District implements mandatory drug testing for middle and high school students participating in sports, extracurriculars, or driving to school.