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Columbus forum rethinks funding strategies to improve infant and maternal outcomes
The Columbus Metropolitan Club hosted a forum discussing rethinking funding for better infant and maternal outcomes, with Executive Director of CelebrateOne Danielle Tong emphasizing the importance of infant mortality as an indicator of overall community health.
OSU Votes to host all-day voter registration event at Ohio Union Monday
OSU Votes’ table on the South Oval. OSU Votes frequently tables across campus to encourage students to register to vote. Credit: Audrey Coleman. As the 2024 presidential election approaches, voter registration deadlines are creeping up. For those who still need to register or make updates to their registration, Monday marks the deadline to register to vote in Ohio.
Ohio abortion foes regroup after 2023 loss. Christian leader calls abortion 'poisonous tree'
Christian groups and abortion opponents rallied at the Ohio Statehouse Friday, a show of solidarity after losing a key reproductive rights vote last year. Rep. Josh Williams, R-Sylvania Twp., described last year's abortion rights victory as "a blow to our movement" − one they would continue to fight. Center for Christian Virtue...
Keeping Ohio seniors engaged through egaming
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A new initiative in central Ohio is connecting generations through gaming. LevelUpLand Ohio is a partnership between the Franklin County Board of Commissioners Office on Aging, Esports Foundry, and Levels Unlocked Enterprises Ohio. Pamela Shields, 70, is one of the seniors benefitting from the program. She said esports keep her mind […]
Clinic keeps the community healthy one shot at a time
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — It’s October, which means cold and flu season is creeping up on us. This is why a local healthcare system is doing its part to keep the community members healthy, no matter their ability to pay. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center held a no-cost flu shot clinic at its […]
Ohio State club fosters political education and civic engagement among Asian American students
Kayli Rego (left) and Nathan Schiffler (right), co-founders of the Asian American Advocacy Alliance, at the AAPI Leadership Summit & Presidential Townhall hosted by APIAVote in July 2024. Credit: Courtesy of Christine Chen.
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