Health & Wellness Archives – Page 6 of 34

‘A cruel distraction’: Ohio Senate Democrats move to eliminate proposed anti-LGBTQ+ items in state budget

‘Culture war’ language calls for withholding money from youth shelters, banning Medicaid for mental health services and other restrictions.

Study comes as federal research grants eliminated, funding cuts loom.

Columbus will host the Stonewall Sports National Tournament across 10 different sports for thousands of athletes.

In a sea of gyms that can make LGBTQ+ Ohioans uncomfortable, Sajel Roller is providing an oasis of affirming health and wellness.

By H.L. Comeriato ● Transgender ● April 29, 2025

Following months in court, Ohio’s ban on health care for trans youth with take effect after a new high court ruling.

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● April 18, 2025

The LGBTQ+ Community Center of Darke County was founded after the nonprofit saw an emerging public health crisis among the queer community.

By H.L. Comeriato ● HIV & AIDS ● April 17, 2025

‘We have lived this nightmare before.’

By Ben Jodway & Ken Schneck ● Rural ● April 16, 2025

The Mercer County Fairgrounds will no longer rent space to a “conference” featuring an out-of-state ex-gay conversion therapy advocate.

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● April 14, 2025

Rep. Rodney Creech saw red and took photos from inside in a public men’s restroom to prove his point.

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● March 24, 2025

Ohio mental health experts say the need to provide these specific services without parental consent comes up rarely but is critical.