Ohio Hospital Association

COVID-19 hospitalizations have fallen by 20% in the past week in Northeast Ohio; Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb is sticking with his controversial decision to limit the number of businesses that can serve alcohol until 4 a.m. during the NBA All-Star Weekend; a top Ohio lawmaker suggests the state may have to hold two separate primaries; and more stories.

The hospital leaders asked officials at the state's more than 600 school districts to consider asking kids to wear masks when they return from the holiday break next week.

Major General John Harris Jr. says the guard is working with the Ohio Department of Health and the hospital association to send troops to where they're needed the most.

Sweetening employment deals for new hires and offering retention incentives are key for hospitals trying to replace workers who have left and keep those who remain.

The number of COVID-19 cases has been decreasing in recent days.

Summa Health is the first Akron hospital to require a COVID vaccination for its employees.The news comes just days after the Ohio Hospital Association recommended vaccinations for employees at all Ohio hospitals.

Despite a recommendation from the Ohio Hospital Association, Akron's hospitals are still looking into the effects of making COVID-19 vaccinations a requirement for their employees.

ICU space and in-patient hospital bed availability is nearing capacity in Summit and Cuyahoga counties and around much of the state.

Eye on Ohio wins Court of Claims ruling that Ohio Department of Health must disclose the number of beds and other equipment available.

A lack of available staff could greatly impact the care hospitals are able to provide for both coronavirus patients and anyone else in need of hospital services, said Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, incoming chief medical director of the Ohio Department of Health.