Seminar Looks at Medical Marijuana in Workplace | June 14, 2018

BOARDMAN, Ohio – On Demand Drug Testing & Work Solutions is hosting a “Medical Marijuana in the Workplace” seminar June 29. The seminar will be held at the Holiday Inn Boardman Conference Center and brunch will be provided. Employers are invited to learn how to get medical marijuana policies in place that will affect their […]

BOARDMAN, Ohio – On Demand Drug Testing & Work Solutions is hosting a "Medical Marijuana in the Workplace" seminar June 29. The seminar will be held at the Holiday Inn Boardman Conference Center and brunch will be provided. Employers are invited to learn how to get medical marijuana policies in...

Mental Health Board Honors Mercy Health Foundation | June 13, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — The Mahoning County Mental Health & Recovery Board recognized Mercy Health Youngstown and Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley with the 2018 Leadership Award during its recent annual recognition luncheon. “We have worked with Mercy Health and the Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley on several far-reaching projects,” observed Anna Cobbin, a member of […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The Mahoning County Mental Health & Recovery Board recognized Mercy Health Youngstown and Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley with the 2018 Leadership Award during its recent annual recognition luncheon. “We have worked with Mercy Health and the Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley on several far-reaching projects,” observed...

PNC Gives $4K to Akron Children’s Program | June 12, 2018

BOARDMAN, Ohio – Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley has received a $4,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to support the purchase of new books for the hospital’s Reach Out and Read program. The PNC Foundation grant was provided under the PNC Grow Up Great initiative, which focuses on supporting educational programs that help children from birth […]

BOARDMAN, Ohio – Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley has received a $4,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to support the purchase of new books for the hospital’s Reach Out and Read program. The PNC Foundation grant was provided under the PNC Grow Up Great initiative, which focuses on supporting educational programs...

Akron Children’s Addresses Substance Abuse with New Program | June 7, 2018

AKRON, Ohio – With philanthropic support, Akron Children’s Hospital has created a new program to join other efforts in the community addressing the high toll of substance abuse disorders. “With the second highest rate of overdose deaths in the country, Ohio is at the epicenter of the nation’s opioid epidemic,” said Akron Children’s President Grace […]

AKRON, Ohio – With philanthropic support, Akron Children’s Hospital has created a new program to join other efforts in the community addressing the high toll of substance abuse disorders. “With the second highest rate of overdose deaths in the country, Ohio is at the epicenter of the nation’s opioid epidemic,”...

UPMC Hosts Nursing Networking Event Tomorrow | June 5, 2018

WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. — UPMC Jameson, UPMC Horizon and UPMC Senior Communities will host a nursing networking event from noon to 5 p.m. tomorrow at Park Inn by Radisson. The event is for people interested in starting or advancing their career in health care, UPMC said. Hiring managers will be on-site to interview for open […]

WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- UPMC Jameson, UPMC Horizon and UPMC Senior Communities will host a nursing networking event from noon to 5 p.m. tomorrow at Park Inn by Radisson. The event is for people interested in starting or advancing their career in health care, UPMC said. Hiring managers will be...

Dutton to Chair Akron Children’s Foundation Board | May 29, 2018

AKRON, Ohio — Paul Dutton, a partner with the Youngstown law firm Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell Ltd., has been named chairman of the Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation Board of Directors. Dutton has served on the foundation board since 2011 and on the Akron Children’s Hospital Board of Directors since 2017. In addition to his role […]

AKRON, Ohio -- Paul Dutton, a partner with the Youngstown law firm Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell Ltd., has been named chairman of the Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation Board of Directors. Dutton has served on the foundation board since 2011 and on the Akron Children’s Hospital Board of Directors since 2017....

BWC Board OKs $1.5B in Workers’ Comp Rebates | May 24, 2018

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation will mail $1.5 billion in rebate checks to roughly 180,000 Ohio employers this summer, thanks to healthy investment income, falling claims and prudent fiscal management. BWC’s board of directors approved the rebate today at its monthly meeting, expanding workers’ comp savings for employers to $8 billion […]

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation will mail $1.5 billion in rebate checks to roughly 180,000 Ohio employers this summer, thanks to healthy investment income, falling claims and prudent fiscal management. BWC’s board of directors approved the rebate today at its monthly meeting, expanding workers’ comp savings...

Golf Training Can Improve Score, Prevent Injury | May 22, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A bad score on the links can make for a frustrating day, but injury can put an end to most of a golfer’s season. For amateurs and those who golf occasionally, the seasonal nature of the sport leads many to not keep up with fitness during the winter months, says Dr. Joseph […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A bad score on the links can make for a frustrating day, but injury can put an end to most of a golfer’s season. For amateurs and those who golf occasionally, the seasonal nature of the sport leads many to not keep up with fitness during the...

Salem Chamber Safety Council Wins BWC Award | May 20, 2018

SALEM, Ohio – The Salem Area Safety Council recently received the third place award from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation as part of its annual Safety Council of the Year awards. The Salem Council, a division of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, has 61 business members and enjoys 100% attendance at its events, […]

SALEM, Ohio – The Salem Area Safety Council recently received the third place award from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation as part of its annual Safety Council of the Year awards. The Salem Council, a division of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, has 61 business members and enjoys...

Niles Trucker Guilty of Workers’ Comp Fraud | May 18, 2018

COLUMBUS , Ohio — A truck driver from Niles must pay more than $12,000 in restitution to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation after the agency’s investigators found him working again while collecting disability benefits. Marshall Winn IV pleaded guilty Wednesday to a fifth-degree felony count of workers’ compensation fraud in Franklin County Common Pleas […]

COLUMBUS , Ohio -- A truck driver from Niles must pay more than $12,000 in restitution to the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation after the agency’s investigators found him working again while collecting disability benefits. Marshall Winn IV pleaded guilty Wednesday to a fifth-degree felony count of workers’ compensation fraud...