Duke Energy announced last week that additional financial assistance has been made available to help natural gas customers who meet income eligibility criteria. Those who qualify can receive a one-time $500 credit to their current natural gas bill. To qualify, customers must be 65 or older, or have income at
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Shared by United Resource Connection October 25, 2022
Some individuals with disabilities are unable to ride the regular Metro Bus service without assistance. Some are unable to climb the steps on their own and secure seating in a timely manner. Some have heavy wheelchairs that they are unable to secure on their own, or other mobility issues requiring
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Clothing is a basic need, but not something everyone can easily afford for themselves and their families. If someone needs a warm coat, work pants, new underwear and socks, or a pair of shoes, it is good to know where they can go to get help. With the weather changing
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The Cincinnati Zoo offers discounted tickets and season passes to community members who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The program is called the Zoo All Access program. Under the program, adults (ages 13 to 61) can obtain general admission tickets for $6. Children (ages 2 to 12) and
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It was announced October 7th that the State of Ohio is prohibited from enforcing the new abortion ban enacted June 24th, 2002. The prohibition will last until a court case, scheduled for December 14th, 2022, is resolved. This means that the rules concerning abortion services in Ohio have reverted back
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Drugsite Trust publishes an informational website about medications, which is designed for both consumers and health professionals, in partnership with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. It has a number of FREE online tools that can help with common medication issues. The tools include a pill identification tool, a drug
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Hamilton County Public Health monitors daily overdose activity, and has noticed that since September 30th there has been an increase in activity, causing suspicion for high levels of fentanyl in illicit drug supplies. Between Saturday, September 30th, and Wednesday October 5th, there were 16 overdose deaths. Emergency room visits due
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Shared by Hamilton County Public Health October 6, 2022
MoBo is a volunteer-run bicycle cooperative, located at 1415 Knowlton Street. They provide a safe community for people of all ages and orientations to come together, build friendships, and learn from one other. Central to this initiative is their maintenance of a fully-equipped bicycle shop, where members can learn to
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Ohio’s minimum wage will raise by 80 cents an hour, from $9.30 to $10.10 on January 1st 2023. Restaurant workers and others who receive tips will see a raise from $4.65 to $5.05 per hour. This minimum wage will apply to employees of businesses with annual gross receipts of $371,000
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Walk-up Appointments Available Beginning Monday, September 26 Hamilton County, OH – Hamilton County Public Health’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic is moving from its Board of Elections site to a nearby location at 4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite G, Norwood Ohio 45212. Hours for the new clinic, beginning Monday, September 26 are Monday,
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The Lincoln Recreation Center, located at 1027 Linn Street, is offering elementary students a FREE activities clinic starting Saturday, September 24th, each Saturday from 9am to 1pm. The program strives to offer activities to help improve elementary kids’ outlook on life and themselves by inspiring them to try new things
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National Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment services can enable those with substance use disorders to live healthy and rewarding lives. If you are in recovery, we celebrate your success! We’re grateful that you have come this far and for
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The National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Southwest Ohio facilitates a one-on-one support system for individuals experiencing situational mental health concerns as well as individuals experiencing heightened symptoms of mental health conditions as a result of the pandemic. Situational anxiety and depression are more prevalent than ever since the COVID-19
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