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Amy Acton, former state health director

Ohio’s COVID-era health director becomes first Dem to file for governor

Former Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton announced Tuesday that she’s running for governor, becoming the first Democrat to enter the race to replace term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine (R).

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Dr. Amy Acton, former Ohio Department of Health director, is running for governor

Former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton, who gained notoriety during the COVID pandemic, is running for governor in 2026.

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Amy Acton, former state health director, to campaign for Ohio governor

Amy Acton, the former state health director who led Ohio's initial COVID-19 response, has announced a campaign for governor, per AP and other reports. Why it matters: The Democrat hopes to leverage her pandemic popularity and name recognition to flip the governor's seat in 2026 after four terms of Republican control.

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Dr. Amy Acton launches Democratic campaign for Ohio governor in 2026

Acton, who has been hinting at such a run since last summer, is the first Ohio Democrat to launch a 2026 gubernatorial campaign.

Louisiana department of health, bird flu

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First human death from bird flu reported in U.S., but officials say health risk to public remains low

Health officials said Monday that a patient in Louisiana with a severe case of bird flu has died, the first reported human death from the disease in the U.S.

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Louisiana reports first bird flu-related death in U.S.

A U.S. patient who had been hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu has died, the Louisiana Department of Health said on Monday (January 7), marking the country's first reported human death from the virus. This report produced by Jillian Kitchener.

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Officials Report the First Human Death From Bird Flu in the U.S. Here's What to Know About the Virus

The United States has reported its first human death from H5N1 bird flu, marking a somber moment in the ongoing outbreak of the virus. The Louisiana Department of Health announced in a statement on Monday that a patient over the age of 65,

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Here’s the advice Biden’s top health official has for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of people were dying from COVID-19 every day. Americans were still being ordered to stay-at-home ...

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“It’s not too late for vaccines”: Department of Health Services urges Wisconsin residents to get protected

With multiple respiratory viruses traveling throughout Wisconsin, the Department of Health Services (DHS) urges Wisconsinites ...

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Musk, Ramaswamy put spotlight on proliferation of U.S. regulations

The leaders of the “Department of Government Efficiency” vow to undo thousands of federal rules, but they face obstacles and ...

Jimmy Carter created the modern Education Department. Trump hopes it dies with him.

Decades ago, Jimmy Carter engineered the creation of the modern Education Department. On the heels of his death, the agency's future is threatened.

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New Website Helps Americans 'Fight Health Insurance' Over Claims

In the wake of the shooting of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, there has been an outpouring of anger toward the insurance industry for denying medical claims.

Drinking coffee in the morning cuts risk of premature death, study indicates

New research published Wednesday in the European Heart Journal suggests that when you enjoy your cup of Joe might be just as ...

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The Mississippi State Department of Health first 2025 meeting

The Mississippi State Department of Health held its first meeting of 2025 on Wednesday, during which it also announced an ...

Public health alert issued for chicken empanadas sold at Walmart due to undeclared allergen

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for frozen ...

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Trinity Health building new emergency department in Pontiac

The 50,000-square-foot emergency room will be double the size of the current ER. Construction is expected to conclude in 2027 ...

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Department of Health 'must explain HRT rollout delay'

Delay means menopausal women who had been expecting a drop in medical bills this month must continue to pay for HRT products ...

IL Dept. of Public Health warns against rise in norovirus

The Illinois Department of Public Health is asking residents to stay vigilant against the rise of norovirus. In a Facebook ...

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