Public Health Archives - Signal Cleveland

Janice Wright, Jessica Wright, LeAndra Martin and Debra Lewis-Curlee, from left to right. Janice and LeAndra taught a mental health first aid class together at the Thea Bowman Center in the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood.

Two in five Cleveland adults report depression diagnosis – a significant increase since 2015. Why?

by Celia Hack May 19, 2025May 16, 2025

Depression diagnoses increased among Cleveland adults, as did those reporting poor mental health.

Mayor Justin Bibb signs an executive order on lead poisoning, flanked by administration officials.

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Mayor Justin Bibb shakes up Cleveland’s flagging effort to stop children from being lead poisoned

by Nick Castele October 17, 2024October 18, 2024

COVID-19 goes seasonal: Cuyahoga County cases on the rise

by April Urban September 6, 2024October 18, 2024

A mobile oxygen generator from the Ohio Department of Health will be available this weekend to refill oxygen tanks.

Emergency oxygen tank refills extended through Wednesday

by Signal Cleveland Staff August 12, 2024January 22, 2025

A mobile oxygen generator from the Ohio Department of Health will be available this weekend to refill oxygen tanks.

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Emergency oxygen tank refills available this weekend for patients without power

by Signal Cleveland Staff August 9, 2024October 18, 2024

CMSD community members age 3 and up are eligible for clinical services through the MetroHealth School Program.

Ready for back to school? CMSD partners with MetroHealth to provide clinical services

by Najee Hall July 26, 2024October 18, 2024

Zelma Watson George Recreation Center is one of six “cooling centers” in Cleveland available to people during the heatwave.

Looking to stay cool but not at the pool? Cleveland has opened ‘cooling centers’ to help

by Dakotah Kennedy June 18, 2024October 19, 2024

Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition, Starting Point and Cleveland Clinic launched the Lead Safe Child Care Pilot Program which will provide 30 childcare centers in the city with funding and services to help remove lead hazards in their centers.

Cleveland launches pilot program to remove lead from daycare centers

by Candice Wilder May 15, 2024October 18, 2024

Cleveland health officials spoke at Cleveland City Council Monday to discuss the efforts the city health department is doing to provide tobacco cessation resources to residents.

Can legislation help Clevelanders live healthier lives? Tobacco law conversation continues at Cleveland City Council

by Candice Wilder May 14, 2024October 18, 2024

The Ohio Statehouse at night

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Cleveland lead safe advocates say Ohio bill could interfere with city’s progress

by Candice Wilder May 10, 2024October 18, 2024