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Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
‘It is time for a change.' Dr. Amy Acton talks about running for Ohio governor, reflects on COVID-19
Dr. Amy Acton, currently the only Democratic candidate running for Ohio Governor, spoke at the City Club of Cleveland on June 25. (Screenshot) During a recent forum, former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton emphasized her role as a public servant, not a politician, in her 2026 run for governor. Acton is currently the sole Democratic candidate running for Ohio Governor in the 2026 election. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX 'I am a doctor. I'm definitely not a politician, but I have been a lifelong public servant,' Acton said last week during a forum at the City Club of Cleveland. 'I'm running for governor because people in Ohio are struggling, and we continue to go backwards on nearly every measure because of special interests and bad actors at our Statehouse who keep taking us in the wrong direction,' she said. 'It is time for a change, and I hear this everywhere I go.' Acton gave a 30 minute speech which included talking about experiencing homelessness as a child, serving as the ODH director during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ohio's need for change, and kindness. 'All too often, kindness is mistaken for weakness, and that is a big mistake,' she said. 'Everywhere I go, people are telling me that they want public servants again. They want us solving the problems of everyday life that we all face that aren't political.' Those problems, she said, include the cost of living, aging in place, child care, safety, and schools. She also spoke out against gerrymandering, lack of maternity units in hospitals, and cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. She also highlighted the importance of working together to tackle issues facing Ohioans. 'You get people from every sector around the table because the wicked hard things we face, like housing affordability, can't be solved by one area alone,' she said. 'It can't be solved by government alone. It takes non-profits and academics and universities and businesses all around the table trying to row in the same direction.' Acton, who is open about the struggles she experienced as a child, grew up in Youngstown. 'I had a very, very rough childhood, very bad abuse and neglect up to the age of 12 (and) ultimately ended up homeless in the middle of winter,' she said. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine appointed Acton to be ODH director in 2019 and she quickly became a household name in Ohio during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. She accompanied DeWine during his daily afternoon press conferences in the spring of 2020 and helped translate complex medical terminology into plain English. 'It was a profound honor to lead during COVID,' she said. 'We literally flatten the curve. There's great data now that shows it, and Ohioans rallied in every possible way. We saved a lot of lives, but most importantly, we're also able to open earlier than a lot of places and get back to our lives because we took decisive action.' She received a mix of praise and criticism, and protesters showed up to her Bexley house. Acton resigned as state health director in June 2020 — months after Ohio's first confirmed COVID-19 case. She said she didn't step down because of the backlash she was receiving, but instead it was because she refused to sign an order. 'There was an order that was so egregious I could not do it … because it would have broken the Hippocratic Oath, it would have hurt people,' she said. 'I could not sign my name to that order.' Acton said she was originally approached to run for office by two prominent Ohio Democrats — former Ohio Gov. Dick Celeste and former U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, 'because I have a very strange constituency that does not know party, a bond formed during COVID.' Democrats are waiting to see if Brown will run for Senate or Ohio governor, or nothing at all. Currently, gaming and technology businessman Chris Volpe, of Columbus, is the only announced Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in 2026. The Ohio Republican Party endorsed businessman Vivek Ramaswamy. Former Morgan County school board president Heather Hill is the only other GOP candidate running for governor, but Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel previously said he is considering running. Current Republican Ohio Auditor Keith Faber is running for attorney general in 2026; current Republican Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague is running for secretary of state in 2026; and current Republican Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is running for auditor in 2026. Bryan Hambley, a cancer doctor with University of Cincinnati Health, is the only announced Democratic candidate for Ohio Secretary of State. Former state representative Elliot Forhan has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Ohio Attorney General. No Democrats have yet announced their candidacy in 2026 for Ohio auditor or treasurer. Follow Capital Journal Reporter Megan Henry on Bluesky. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
Zawya
15-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt: Orascom Development turns profitable in Q1 2025
Arab Finance: Orascom Development Egypt has generated consolidated net profits after tax attributable to the parent company amounting to EGP 2.044 billion during the first quarter (Q1) of this year, versus net losses worth EGP 1.181 billion in Q1 2024, as per the firm's financial statements. Revenues jumped to EGP 6.441 billion during the January-March period of 2025, up from EGP 4.175 billion in the same period a year earlier. On the standalone business front, the firm also garnered profits totaling EGP 2.204 billion in net profits after tax, while it incurred EGP 1.550 billion in net losses after tax in the first three months of 2024. ODE, the largest subsidiary of Orascom Development Holding (ODH), is a developer of resort towns, residential units, hotels, and recreational facilities such as golf courses, town centers, and marinas, in addition to supporting infrastructures, such as hospitals, schools, and utilities. © 2020-2023 Arab Finance For Information Technology. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Ohio Department of Health sounds alarm as measles outbreak grows in Ashtabula County
ASHTABULA, Ohio (WJW) – Ten people in Ashtabula County are confirmed to have measles, a sharp increase from the single case reported last week. The Ohio Department of Health said the outbreak is linked to one man, the first case of measles in 2025. Manhunt suspended for James Douglas Meadows, suspect in Lorain County police officer assault who is still at-large The man recently traveled, and the area is not being shared by the Ashtabula County Health Department, to protect the anonymity of the man. The nine new cases are linked to that same man and all of the individuals are not vaccinated. ODH said measles is a growing concern as cases continue to spike in Western Texas and New Mexico. 'Given the measles activity in Texas, New Mexico, and other states around the country, we're disappointed but not surprised we now have several cases here in Ohio and known exposure in some counties,' ODH Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff said. 'This disease can be very serious, even deadly, but it is almost entirely avoidable by being properly vaccinated. Measles is especially dangerous for young children, so I strongly urge all parents across Ohio to make sure your children are vaccinated. It is a crucial layer of protection that can save lives.' There is an additional confirmed case in Knox County, Ohio, as well. Guardians reach TV Deal: Here's how to watch The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines a measles outbreak as three or more related cases. Measles can spread quickly, and each case can lead to an additional 12 to 18 cases if people aren't protected against the disease. The CDC reported 378 cases nationwide as of March 20. Ohio had 90 cases of measles in 2022, when an outbreak in central Ohio totaled 85 cases. The state had one measles case in 2023 and seven in 2024. Measles is extremely contagious and can spread to others through coughing and sneezing. It can be brought into Ohio by individuals who travel to places where measles is spreading. If people are not protected against the disease, nine out of 10 people who are exposed will become ill. The measles virus can live up to two hours in the air after an infected person leaves the room. Symptoms usually appear 7-14 days after a person comes in contact with the virus but it can take as long as 21 days in some cases. RECALL: Metal found in beef sticks sold nationwide, says USDA The measles vaccine (called MMR as it protects against measles, mumps and rubella) is safe and effective at preventing measles. Two doses of MMR are 97% effective against measles. If you are up to date on the measles vaccine, the risk of getting sick is extremely low. ACHD will take part in a Vaccination Clinic for Measles-Mumps-Rubella, Varicella, DTaP, Polio & Flu for Adults and Children on Thursday, March 27, from 3:30-5:30 pm at the Conneaut Human Resource Center, 327 Mill St., Conneaut, OH 44030. No appointment is required. Bring insurance cards and shot records if you have them. Some vaccines are available at no cost for those who qualify. A parent must accompany any minor. Call (440)576-6010, option #2, for more information. Dr. Vanderhoff held a news conference on March 18 to discuss Ohio's childhood immunization rates and to urge parents to get their children up to date on all recommended vaccines, including the MMR vaccine. You can find the video of that news conference on the ODH YouTube channel. More information about measles is available on the CDC website, including general information and the recommended immunization schedule. ODH also has a measles FAQ page. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Measles outbreak confirmed in Ohio. Here's what you need to know
Ohio officially has a measles outbreak, the state health department announced Wednesday. The outbreak consists of 10 people in Ashtabula County, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) said in a press release, nine of which are linked to an unvaccinated man reported last week as the state's first measles case of 2025. There is also a confirmed case in Knox County, where a "visitor" exposed others to measles in Knox and nearby counties. None of the individuals infected with the highly contagious disease were vaccinated. 'Given the measles activity in Texas, New Mexico, and other states around the country, we're disappointed but not surprised we now have several cases here in Ohio and known exposure in some counties,' said Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, ODH director. 'This disease can be very serious, even deadly, but it is almost entirely avoidable by being properly vaccinated. Measles is especially dangerous for young children, so I strongly urge all parents across Ohio to make sure your children are vaccinated. It is a crucial layer of protection that can save lives.' Previous coverage: Measles is getting closer to Ohio. Here's what you can do to protect you and yours Measles cases nationwide in 2025 have already surpassed 2024's total case count. The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show 378 people in 18 states have been diagnosed with measles. The outbreaks are primarily in Texas and New Mexico. The CDC defines a measles outbreak as three or more related cases. Measles can spread quickly, and each case can lead to an additional 12 to 18 cases if people aren't protected against the disease. Local health officials warned that it was only a matter of time before measles reached Ohio, especially given Ohio's "alarming" decline in childhood vaccinations in the state. Vaccine rates for measles, mumps and rubella — commonly known as MMR shots — in kindergartners dropped in Ohio from 89.2% in the 2023-2024 school year to 88.3% in the current school year, according to ODH's recent school immunization report. This isn't Ohio's first outbreak in recent years. In 2022, Ohio had 90 measles cases, with 85 of those being in central Ohio. Medical business and health care reporter Samantha Hendrickson can be reached at shendrickson@ or @samanthajhendr on X, formerly known as twitter. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ashtabula County, Ohio measles outbreak: What you need to know
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Health officials stress vaccination as Ohio measles outbreak grows
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ashtabula County has now recorded ten cases of the measles, with one of those infected known to have exposed others in Knox County in central Ohio. This jump in cases is not unexpected, but health officials are scrambling to stop the spread as the risk of more outbreaks continues to grow. As of March 20, the CDC reports just over 375 measles cases in the U.S., and that's not including the recent outbreak in Ohio. In an announcement from the director of the Ohio Department of Health, Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff says 'given the measles activity in Texas, New Mexico and other states around the country, we're disappointed but not surprised we now have several cases here in Ohio.' ODH officials report all of the individuals who contracted measles were unvaccinated. Vaccines have greatly lowered the threat of measles, but it is still a highly contagious disease. 'Typically what we see is it's spreading through the air. And a lot of times you might develop a cough, a high fever and eventually you can develop the rash,' said Shandy Dearth, director of public health practice at Indiana University. 'But you can spread it before you have any of those symptoms.' Ashtabula County with ten cases, is less than 300 miles from Dayton, and Knox County where an infected person exposed others is only 114 miles away — making the spread of measles closer than you may thing. Health officials remain adamant that vaccination is the best defense against the virus. 'The one that we have right now is alive but innocuous virus that you get as a part of the measles, mumps, rubella shot,' said Richard Kuhn, professor of biological sciences at Purdue University. 'The measles vaccine is one of the safest vaccines that we actually have.' Typically, the MMR vaccine is given to children in two doses between 12 and 15 months old, but anyone can the get vaccine at any age. ODH has said that the most vulnerable groups are young children, pregnant women and those who are immunocompromised. Officials stress that if you or your children have not gotten the MMR vaccine, they strongly encourage you do so. To learn more about the MMR vaccine, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
