AG Yost and Hamilton County Prosecutor Deters Join Legislators to Advocate for Bail Reform Constitutional Amendment

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters, working in tandem with three state legislators, today announced their intent to push for a proposed constitutional amendment regarding bail reform to protect law-abiding Ohioans.

“There’s a difference between a presumption of innocence in court and pretending that a career criminal is no threat on the street,” Yost said.”Read full story

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Second Booster Dose of Two COVID-19 Vaccines for Older and Immunocompromised Individuals

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized a second booster dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for older people and certain immunocompromised individuals. The FDA previously authorized a single booster dose for certain immunocompromised individuals following completion of a three-dose primary vaccination series.… Read full story

Scientists Find Racial and Ethnic Disparities in use of Pediatric Acute Asthma Care

Large NIH-funded study suggests factors beyond affordability influence disparities in health care utilization.

Black children with asthma accessed community health centers (CHCs) less than white children, while Latino children (who prefer to speak either English or Spanish) were more likely to visit CHCs for acute, chronic, and preventive care overall, according to a new, large study.… Read full story