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How can I avoid getting a false negative COVID-19 test result?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 1:14


A UH doctor says false negatives can be the result of user error or the timing of the COVID-19 test. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/how-can-i-avoid-getting-a-false-negative-covid-19-test-result.

Eliza Bryant Village nursing home to close in June

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 0:39


The nursing home that provides care for Black Clevelanders will close June 8. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/eliza-bryant-village-nursing-home-to-close-in-june.

New Akron Children's program pays tuition, guarantees nursing jobs for underrepresented students

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 0:53


The program will also pay for expenses such as transportation and child care to eliminate barriers students face. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/new-akron-childrens-program-pays-tuition-guarantees-nursing-jobs-for-underrepresented-students.

Roderick Harris to succeed retiring Cuyahoga County Health Commissioner Terry Allan

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 0:53


Harris currently serves as deputy director of the Allegheny County Health Department in Pittsburgh. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/roderick-harris-to-succeed-retiring-cuyahoga-county-health-commissioner-terry-allan.

Cleveland-area hospitals lift visitation restrictions as COVID-19 cases plummet

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 0:43


As of Feb. 22, Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals have relaxed some of their visitation restrictions. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-area-hospitals-lift-visitation-restrictions-as-covid-19-cases-plummet.

Their 17-year-old grandchild died of COVID-19. Now, a Cleveland couple urges teens to get vaccinated

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 4:08


The teen was not vaccinated. Now, her family members hope her story will encourage others to get the shot. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/their-17-year-old-grandchild-died-of-covid-19-now-a-cleveland-couple-urges-teens-to-get-vaccinated.

Cleveland's Hunger Network expands to Lake and Geauga counties to fight food waste, food insecurity

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 0:36


The partnership will provide food for Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/clevelands-hunger-network-expands-to-lake-and-geauga-counties-to-fight-food-waste-food-insecurity.

Dirt and trash in snow could melt into Cleveland-area waterways

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 0:43


The snowmelt could be unhealthy for Lake Erie and other waterways. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/dirt-and-trash-in-snow-could-melt-into-cleveland-area-waterways.

When amputation seems inevitable, University Hospitals doctors team up to save limbs

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 4:28


Doctors at several Cleveland-area hospital systems are now seeking help across departments to save patients' limbs. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/when-amputation-seems-inevitable-university-hospitals-doctors-team-up-to-save-limbs.

Immunocompromised are still at risk as COVID-19 cases plummet in the Cleveland area

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 0:54


Individuals with weakened immune systems might not be letting their guard down just yet. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/immunocompromised-are-still-at-risk-as-covid-19-cases-plummet-in-the-cleveland-area.

Numerous Ohio cities declare racism a public health crisis, but does it mean anything?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 1:02


Only one state - California - has more municipalities that declared racism a public health crisis than Ohio. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/numerous-ohio-cities-declare-racism-a-public-health-crisis-but-does-it-mean-anything.

Cuyahoga County COVID-19 cases are plummeting, but it's not time to toss that mask yet, experts say

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 0:45


The omicron fueled surge has peaked and cases are falling across Ohio. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cuyahoga-county-covid-19-cases-are-plummeting-but-its-not-time-to-toss-that-mask-yet-experts-say.

Cuyahoga County ADAMHS Board removed 'racism' from their anti-racist statements. Does it matter?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 4:45


Cuyahoga ​County ADAMHS Board removed the word ‘racism' from its anti-racist declaration, angering some advocates Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cuyahoga-county-adamhs-board-removed-racism-from-their-anti-racist-statements-does-it-matter.

When can we safely take our masks off now that COVID-19 cases are declining in Cleveland?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 0:43


Doctors say you should still wear your mask indoors. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/when-can-we-safely-take-our-masks-off-now-that-covid-19-cases-are-declining-in-cleveland.

Cleveland experts share tips on staying active when it's hard to exercise outside

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 4:31


The recent winter weather that hit Northeast Ohio can make it harder for hikers and joggers to get outside. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-experts-share-tips-on-staying-active-when-its-hard-to-exercise-outside.

Akron's Summa Health is sued for alleged sperm mix-up that was exposed by Ancestry home DNA test

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 0:47


A family found out their 30-year-old daughter isn't related to the man who raised her. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/akrons-summa-health-is-sued-for-alleged-sperm-mix-up-that-was-exposed-by-ancestry-home-dna-test.

Snow-covered sidewalks create mobility barriers for seniors, people with disabilities

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 0:42


Cleveland-area sidewalks are often covered in snow, which could cause mobility issues. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/snow-covered-sidewalks-create-mobility-barriers-for-seniors-people-with-disabilities.

With bad weather on the way, Cleveland & Akron ER docs share how to stay safe in the cold and snow

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 0:48


Cleveland and Akron emergency rooms are seeing patients with winter-related injuries, like heart attacks from shoveling. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/with-bad-weather-on-the-way-cleveland-akron-er-docs-share-how-to-stay-safe-in-the-cold-and-snow.

Cleveland health centers are working overtime to screen a large influx of Afghan refugees

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 0:52


Immigrant health exams are expected to double this year due to the crisis in Afghanistan. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-health-centers-are-working-overtime-to-screen-a-large-influx-of-afghan-refugees.

Cleveland Clinic places hundreds of U.S. employees on unpaid leave for refusing COVID-19 vaccine

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 0:47


Cleveland Clinic employees had until Jan. 27 to get the first dose. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-clinic-places-hundreds-of-us-employees-on-unpaid-leave-for-refusing-covid-19-vaccine.

MetroHealth has fired 11 employees for refusing COVID-19 vaccines

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 0:43


The hospital fired 11 employees and said 15 more employees indicated the vaccine mandate was their reason for leaving. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/metrohealth-has-fired-11-employees-for-refusing-covid-19-vaccines.

The Cleveland Clinic is strong financially but 2021 was a tough year for caregivers and patients

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 0:56


In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic strained the Cleveland Clinic health system, which served more patients than ever. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/the-cleveland-clinic-is-strong-financially-but-2021-was-a-tough-year-for-caregivers-and-patients.

COVID-19 cases are down in Cleveland and Akron. How will we know when the omicron surge is over?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 0:52


The omicron surge has peaked in Northeast Ohio, but cases are still high. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/covid-19-cases-are-down-in-cleveland-and-akron-how-will-be-know-when-the-omicron-surge-is-over.

Some antibody treatments aren't effective against omicron, Cleveland hospital officials say

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 0:50


Omicron looks so different from other variants that some antibody treatments won't work. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/some-antibody-treatments-arent-effective-against-omicron-cleveland-hospital-officials-say.

University Hospitals reinstates employee COVID-19 vaccination mandate following SCOTUS ruling

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 0:50


UH employees must be fully vaccinated by March 15, 2021. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/university-hospitals-reinstates-employee-covid-19-vaccination-mandate-following-scotus-ruling.

U.S. Air Force medical teams have arrived at the Cleveland Clinic to help care for COVID-19 patients

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 0:41


A medical team from the U.S. Airforce have arrived at the Cleveland Clinic to help care for COVID-19 patients. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/us-air-force-medical-teams-have-arrived-at-the-cleveland-clinic-to-help-care-for-covid-19-patients.

For long-haul COVID-19 patients who can't work, the road to getting disability benefits may be rough

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 4:45


The lasting symptoms from COVID-19 may prevent some people from working. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/for-long-haul-covid-19-patients-who-cant-work-the-road-to-getting-disability-benefits-may-be-rough.

Cleveland Clinic launches largest ever clinical study of neurological disorders

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022


The Cleveland Clinic has launched the largest ever study into neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-clinic-launches-largest-ever-clinical-study-of-neurological-disorders.

Cleveland Clinic will require COVID-19 vaccines for employees following the Supreme Court ruling

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 0:55


Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals both paused their employee mandates while the case was being decided. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-clinic-will-require-covid-19-vaccines-for-employees-following-the-supreme-court-ruling.

Cleveland study finds omicron causes less severe illness in young children than delta

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 1:03


Case Western Reserve University researchers examined 79,000 pediatric COVID-19 cases from across the U.S. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-study-finds-omicron-causes-less-severe-illness-in-young-children-than-delta.

Black women in Ohio most likely to face discrimination in health care, according to survey results

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 0:46


The Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition and other groups released the findings of a survey on discrimination. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/black-women-in-ohio-most-likely-to-face-discrimination-in-health-care-according-to-survey-results.

Biden to send military medical staff to Cleveland Clinic to help with COVID-19 surge

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 0:48


More details will be announced in a news conference Jan. 13. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/biden-to-send-military-medical-staff-to-cleveland-clinic-to-help-with-covid-19-surge.

Should workers be paid to stay home sick due to COVID? Right now that's up to individual employers

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 4:29


Who should pay when a worker stays home due to COVID-19? A lack of policy leaves economics at odds with public health. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/should-workers-be-paid-to-stay-home-sick-due-to-covid-right-now-thats-up-to-individual-employers.

If I already had COVID-19, can I get it again?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 1:01


A Cleveland Clinic doctor says the omicron variant can evade immunity from previous infections. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/if-i-already-had-covid-19-can-i-get-it-again.

Public health officials predict COVID-19 might become endemic, but what does that mean?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 0:47


Pandemic vs Endemic: Here's what the future of COVID-19 might look like Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/public-health-officials-predict-covid-19-might-become-endemic-but-what-does-that-mean.

Northeast Ohio pet owners are experiencing long wait times for veterinary appointments. Here's why

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 0:47


The pandemic has caused longer vet clinic wait times, partially due to higher demand and fewer appointments available. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/northeast-ohio-pet-owners-are-experiencing-long-wait-times-for-veterinary-appointments-heres-why.

Tips to improve your mental health this holiday season

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 0:43


The YMCA is offering tips on how to de-stress. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/tips-to-improve-your-mental-health-this-holiday-season.

Long lines remain, but less chaos on the second day at University Circle COVID-19 testing site

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 0:31


Northeast Ohio COVID-19 test seekers showed up early for COVID-19 tests at University Circle test site. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/long-lines-remain-but-less-chaos-on-the-second-day-at-university-circle-covid-19-testing-site.

Omicron is doubling every two to three days and more kids are being infected, Cleveland doctors say

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 0:50


University Hospitals and the Cleveland Clinic officials held a virtual media briefing on Tuesday, Dec. 21. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/omicron-is-doubling-every-two-to-three-days-and-more-kids-are-being-infected-cleveland-doctors-say.

Ohio National Guard to offer free COVID-19 tests on Cleveland's East Side

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 0:47


The testing site was announced amid a COVID-19 test kit shortage and a surge in infections. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/ohio-national-guard-to-offer-free-covid-19-tests-on-clevelands-east-side.

National blood donation shortage could impact Northeast Ohio hospitals, officials say

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 0:50


Blood donations have dipped due to concerns about COVID-19 and busy schedules during the holiday season. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/national-blood-donation-shortage-could-impact-northeast-ohio-hospitals-officials-say.

The omicron variant is spreading fast and makes up about half of Cleveland Clinic's positive tests

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 0:48


Currently, about one-third of COVID-19 tests at the hospital system are coming back positive, officials said Friday. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/the-omicron-variant-is-spreading-fast-and-makes-up-about-half-of-cleveland-clinics-positive-tests.

Cleveland Clinic, UH and MetroHealth are halting non-urgent surgeries due to COVID spike

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 1:02


All three hospital systems announced adjustments to non-urgent procedures to free up bed space and staffing. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-clinic-uh-and-metrohealth-are-halting-non-urgent-surgeries-due-to-covid-spike.

Cleveland Clinic's ICU staff share their frustrations with every bed full of COVID-19 patients

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 1:02


As the virus surges again, the hospital system is urging the public to get vaccinated Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-clinics-icu-staff-share-their-frustrations-with-every-bed-full-of-covid-19-patients.

Akron General is using a refrigerated mobile morgue to help with overflow of COVID-19 deaths

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 0:35


The COVID-19 surge is filling up Akron General's morgue. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/akron-general-is-using-a-refrigerated-mobile-morgue-to-help-with-overflow-of-covid-19-deaths.

The omicron variant has been found in Cleveland. Cleveland Clinic detected it in recent lab samples

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 0:47


The newly detected omicron variant has officially been found in Cleveland, according to health officials. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/the-omicron-variant-has-been-found-in-cleveland-cleveland-clinic-detected-it-in-recent-lab-samples.

A life-threatening heart condition that targets Black people is the focus of a townhall meeting

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 0:55


About 3 percent of Black people may have a genetic defect that causes the disease. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/a-life-threatening-heart-condition-that-targets-black-people-is-the-focus-of-a-townhall-meeting.

UH and Cleveland Clinic are adjusting hospital visitation policies as COVID-19 cases spike

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 0:56


The hospitals modified their visitation policies but went in opposite directions. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/uh-and-cleveland-clinic-are-adjusting-hospital-visitation-policies-as-covid-19-cases-spike.

Should you wait to get a booster shot if you have a breakthrough COVID-19 case?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 0:57


Individuals only need to wait until they are out of isolation to get a booster, a MetroHealth doctor said. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/should-you-wait-to-get-a-booster-shot-if-you-have-a-breakthrough-covid-19-case.

Northeast Ohio hospitals are alarmed and overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients, officials say

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 1:02


Hospitals in the Akron area will soon begin to transport patients to facilities in other regions of the state. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/northeast-ohio-hospitals-are-alarmed-and-overwhelmed-by-covid-19-patients-officials-say.

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