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Acton announces bid for governor of Ohio
Dr. Amy Acton, who rose to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic as the state’s health director, said Tuesday she is seeking to become the state’s next governor. Acton, a Democrat, said: “I’m running for governor because I refuse to look the other way while politicians and special interests keep moving us backward in the state.
Dr. Amy Acton, former Ohio Department of Health director, is running for governor
Former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton, who gained notoriety during the COVID pandemic, is running for governor in 2026.
Ohio’s COVID-era health director becomes first Dem to file for governor
Former Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton announced Tuesday that she’s running for governor, becoming the first Democrat to enter the race to replace term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine (R). “I’m a doctor,
Amy Acton, former state health director, to campaign for Ohio governor
Amy Acton, the former state health director who led Ohio's initial COVID-19 response, has announced a campaign for governor, per AP and other reports. Why it matters: The Democrat hopes to leverage her pandemic popularity and name recognition to flip the governor's seat in 2026 after four terms of Republican control.
Dr. Amy Acton launches Democratic campaign for Ohio governor in 2026
Acton, who has been hinting at such a run since last summer, is the first Ohio Democrat to launch a 2026 gubernatorial campaign.
Marion County health department closes Steer-In days after it appeared on Food Network
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Louisiana Department of Health confirms one winter weather-related death in Rapides Parish
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Norovirus Outbreaks: Public Health Official Warns of New Strain
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Which County Health Department offices will be open on January 10?
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Maryland health department sued for leaving mentally ill criminal defendants ‘languishing in jails’
A disability rights group is suing Maryland’s health secretary and health department in federal court for leaving mentally ill people accused of crimes to languish in jail rather than admitting them ...
NY Department of Health unveils plan for lead paint rental registry
New York State’s Advisory Council on Lead Poisoning Prevention convened on Wednesday to discuss the new draft regulations.
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“It’s not too late for vaccines”: Department of Health Services urges Wisconsin residents to get protected
With multiple respiratory viruses traveling throughout Wisconsin, the Department of Health Services (DHS) urges Wisconsinites ...
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State Department of Health's first meeting of 2025
State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney gave his report before the board about a number of health concerns that include significant increases in West Nile virus, flu and RSV in children. Edney said his ...