Original article by Julie Washington on cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Department of Veterans Affairs will make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for VA doctors and other health care personnel who work in Veterans Health Administration facilities, visit VHA facilities or provide direct care to those the VA serves. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough made… Continue reading VA Mandates COVID-19 Vaccines for Healthcare Workers, Including Northeast Ohio Locations

Original article by Laura Hancock on cleveland.com COLUMBUS, Ohio -The Ohio Department of Health announced Monday it will release recommendations for the operation of K-12 schools in the upcoming school year – which will include unvaccinated children wearing masks and full-time, in-person learning – to prevent coronavirus spread. The recommendations will be posted on the… Continue reading Ohio Officials Recommend Schools Return to Full-Time, In-Person Learning, with Children Wearing Masks

Original article by Tim Carlin in The Columbus Dispatch For Columbus area senior citizens, the COVID-19 pandemic was marked by change, resilience and adaptability. As the number of in-person gatherings shrank to zero, seniors — like the rest of us — began living mostly virtual lives. But now that the statewide health orders have been… Continue reading After a Year of Isolation, Vaccinations and State Reopening Provide Hope for Columbus-area Seniors

COVID-19 and Your Hospital Stay The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how most hospitals and healthcare facilities interact with patients. If this is your first visit to a hospital or doctor’s office since the pandemic began, you might find some of these changes alarming. Please know that although your experience at the hospital may be different,… Continue reading What to Expect at Your Next Hospital Visit

In this video, Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist Aaron Baker takes Cincinnati, OH, by wheelchair, exploring the public transportation scene.

In this video, you'll find Aaron using a wheelchair in Columbus, OH, and exploring the public transportation scene.

Shield HealthCare is pleased to announce that Lorraine Surgical Supply, a leading medical supply provider in Ohio, has joined the Shield HealthCare family.