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Low Income HIV AIDS Healthcare Resources

Access to affordable and adequate healthcare is a fundamental human right, yet low-income individuals and those living with HIV AIDS often face numerous barriers in accessing quality healthcare services. Lack of financial resources, limited access to healthcare facilities, and stigma and discrimination are just a few of the challenges faced

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Shared by United Resource Connection May 9, 2024

Free Cooking Classes Hosted by Ohio State University

A FREE basic cooking class series hosted by The Ohio State University will be held at the Golf Manor Municipal Building, located at 6450 Wiehe Road. The cooking series will be held over the course of 10 weeks, from April 2nd to June 4th, 2024, meeting on Tuesday nights from

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Shared by United Resource Connection March 19, 2024

CDC Recommends Updated COVID-19 Vaccine for Fall and Winter Virus Season

The U.S. Center for Disease Control recommends everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the potentially serious outcomes of COVID-19 illness this fall and winter. While people of any age can catch COVID-19, it most commonly affects middle-aged and older adults, with the highest risk

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 31, 2023

4 free COVID tests per household once again available

Every U.S. household may place an order to receive four free COVID-⁠19 rapid tests delivered directly to one’s home. You can request delivery of four free rapid tests using the covid.gov online portal. This Federal program was stopped during the spring and summer but has reopened for this fall and

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Shared by United Resource Connection September 28, 2023

What Happens to Health Programs if the Federal Government Shuts Down?

U.S. Congressional gridlock can temporarily shut down big parts of the federal government — including many health programs. If it happens, some government functions would stop completely and some in part, while others wouldn’t be immediately affected — including Medicare, Medicaid, and health plans sold under the Affordable Care Act.

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Shared by Kaiser Health News September 27, 2023

West Nile Virus is Present in Local Mosquitoes

The Hamilton County Department of Health reports that mosquitoes in Anderson Township recently tested positive for West Nile virus. The West Nile Virus is a viral disease affecting the central nervous system that can be transmitted to humans by mosquitoes. The West Nile Virus was first identified in Ohio in

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Shared by Hamilton County Public Health August 11, 2023

Candida auris Informational Toolkit for Public Care Settings

The Hamilton County Health Department has released an informational toolkit intended for use in group homes, nursing homes, hospitals and other public care settings, where someone may have a bacterial infection. The informational toolkit is available for download. The Health Department is responding to recent reports in Hamilton County of

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Shared by Hamilton County Public Health August 3, 2023

Programs for FREE Testing & Removal of Lead Paint Hazards in Apartments and Homes.

Dust containing lead paint particles have been found to present a significant risk for lead poisoning in children. This dust can shed from paint in houses and apartment buildings built before 1978, when use of lead paint was very prevalent in both public and private housing. How to Ascertain the

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 23, 2023

Impacts on Access to Care as Federal COVID Public Health Emergency Ends

As the federal public health emergency declared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic comes to an end, healthcare access may be impacted in several ways. One major concern is the potential loss of insurance coverage for those who gained it due to emergency measures, such as expanded Medicaid eligibility and

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Shared by United Resource Connection May 10, 2023

FREE Health Screenings & Music Saturday April 29 in Washington Park

Free Health Screenings and Live Musical Entertainment will be available Saturday, April 29th, in Washington Park from 10AM to 5PM. The FREE event is part of the Center for Closing the Health Gap annual Health Expo, which includes health screenings, educational workshops and fitness activities, as well as healthy food

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Shared by United Resource Connection April 26, 2023

Free Evidence Based Online Course on Fentanyl & Overdose Risks

A free, evidence-based online course, Fentanyl Facts and Overdose Risk, has been developed in partnership with the Addiction Policy Forum and the National Institute on Drug Abuse.  The course discusses facts about fentanyl in the U.S., the increasing risk of overdose, and resources for communities to address the increasing risks. 

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Shared by United Resource Connection February 24, 2023

Drug Drop Off Day February 25th 2023

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office are partnering to host a Drug Drop Off Day on Saturday February 25th 2023, from 10 am to 2 pm. On Drug Drop Off Day, you may safely dispose of any unwanted or unused medications at any of the following

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Shared by United Resource Connection February 20, 2023

Latina Heart Health Awareness Educational Videos

Only 1 in 3 Latinas is aware that heart disease is the #1 killer in all women.  Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in all women including new moms. It kills 1 in 3 women. More than 43% of Latinas have cardiovascular disease. On average Latinas will have

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Shared by United Resource Connection February 14, 2023