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Time to revisit family sun protection

By Emily Perschbacher Chicago Tribune (TNS) Spring sunshine is finally here, and summer is fast


Acupuncture: Is it better than surgery for knees?

Q. I am a doctor who has had dual meniscus knee surgeries. I found corticosteroid injection therapy


Cancer survivor picnic

Cancer survivor picnic GIRARD Mercy Health Youngstown is hosting its annual “Celebration of


Can cinnamon help with prediabetes issues?

Q. My doctor says I have prediabetes. I have read your columns about the advantages of Ceylon


Relief for dry eyes comes at a big price

Q. I read recently about LipiFlow treatment to provide temporary relief for dry eyes. However, my


Relay for Life in Boardman runs through Saturday

Boardman's Relay begins its 23rd year.


National health survey team arrives in Valley

The CDC survey team is setting up shop in four interconnected trailers at Southern Park Mall in Boardman.


Ohio senators introduce bipartisan bill to increase opioid treatment access

Brown and Portman propose increasing cap on beds covered by Medicaid


Valley first responders consider extra safety measures for dealing with drugs

Escalating opioid crisis poses danger for first responders


Back-pain workshop

Back-pain workshop CANFIELD The Center for Physical Health, 4137 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite


Changes in Medicaid distributions worry school districts FUNDING AT RISK

By SALLY HO and CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press For school districts still getting their


More than 330 athletes participate in Special Olympics in Girard

A smile crossed Ron Frisbie’s face as he looked at the gold medal draped around his neck. Yet for him, the biggest rewards were sheer camaraderie and simply having the opportunity to interact with others.

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Cancer survivors share stories of hope at Warren Relay for Life

More than 1,000 people formed on East Market Street Friday evening by the Trumbull County Courthouse – all of them with one special bond. They are cancer survivors.


Mahoning Valley to receive $685K to fight opioid addiction

Trumbull County, hard hit by the opioid crisis, will receive the bulk of the money.


Akron Children's recognizes Valley attorney

Retired Trust Atty. James H. Sisek was presented Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley’s Champions for our Valley’s Children award Tuesday by William Considine, Akron Children’s Hospital’s president and chief executive officer.