Regional News Stories: April 2009

U.S. Senate Hopefuls Start Fundraising
Posted Tuesday, April 28, 2009
The vote to pick a replacement for George Voinovich in the U.S. Senate is more than 18 months away, but the fundraising race has already begun. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler sat down with the leaders of the state's two major political parties to discuss next year's ballot.

State Officials Prepare for Spread of Swine Flu
Posted Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Ohio health officials are preparing to fight the spread of swine flu even though there's only one confirmed case in the state so far. A 9-year-old boy from Elyria has been diagnosed with the same strain as the one that's being blamed for illnesses and deaths in Mexico. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports.

Democrats Restore Millions for Social Services to State Budget
Posted Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Democrats have restored millions of dollars in social services spending in their version of the state budget. It's headed to a full House vote today after passing a key committee late last night. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler reports.

Tuesday Checkup: Bill Seeks to Provide More Disclosure about Sex Offenders Living in Nursing Homes
Posted Tuesday, April 28, 2009
As of last month, there were more than 100 registered sex offenders living in nursing homes across the state. A state representative from the Cincinnati area is proposing legislation that would require better notification if a sex offender moves in. In this week's Tuesday Checkup, ideastream®'s Eric Wellman spoke with Diane Suchetka, a health reporter for the Plain Dealer.

Frontline Documentary Follows Mentally Ill in and out of Prison
Posted Monday, April 27, 2009
An upcoming PBS documentary about the prevalence of mental illness among the nation's incarcerated citizens focuses on Ohio prisons. Ideastream's Bill Rice reports.

MetroHealth Prepared if Swine Flu Breaks Locally
Posted Monday, April 27, 2009
U.S. authorities are not recommending people wear masks in the workplace to protect against swine flu infection. But precautions against outbreaks are being considered locally. Ideastream's Rick Jackson has the latest.

Unique Commutes: The Benefits of the Bus
Posted Monday, April 27, 2009
WCPN is talking to listeners who have unique morning commutes. Do you bike, bus or boat to work? Perhaps you walk or have no commute at all. In this week's installment, ideastream®'s Eric Wellman speaks with Eden Le Bouton who takes the bus to work...and likes it that way.

Biomedical Industry Growing In NE Ohio
Posted Monday, April 27, 2009
The region's marketing group Team NEO says the biomedical industry has gained a solid foothold in Northeast Ohio over the past five years.

Research Shows Diabetes Risk Begins Before Birth
Posted Monday, April 27, 2009
A new study by doctors at Metro Health Medical Center shows that being overweight while pregnant can have long term health consequences for the baby. ideastream® health reporter Gretchen Cuda has more.

Free Medical Clinic Opens This Weekend
Posted Monday, April 27, 2009
As unemployment rates continue to rise, so do the number of adults without health insurance. That means there are more people than ever before who can't afford new eyeglasses, a visit to the dentist, or basic medical care. But as ideastream® health reporter Gretchen Cuda found out, doctors and local companies from around the state have banded together to share their services this weekend with those in need -- no charge, and no questions asked.

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