Health + Wellness

MindPeace prompts rest on a windowsill overlooking downtown Cincinnati. The view is a reminder that most youth will return to the community; the question is how prepared will they be.

In a place built for youth confinement, this space offers calm release

Hamilton County Youth Center's new de-escalation space changes the script for juvenile justice.  

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Lynda Gregorini, dental hygienist and founder of U.P. Superior Smiles.
Childhood exam motivates dental hygienist who cares for rural kids

Inspired by a school nurse, Lynda Gregorini now provides dental care and career mentoring to students in rural Michigan schools.

Grow your own: These food desert neighborhoods act to bring healthy fare to their communities

Efforts to improve access to healthy food is good for health, builds civic muscle, and strengthens neighborhood connections.  

NEOMED launches dental program to improve statewide oral health access

NEOMED's new Bitonte College of Dentistry will embed dental students in Ohio communities to improve access and address shortages in rural and urban oral health care.  

Ohio hygienist trains future workforce through outreach role

Justin Nance blends teaching and patient care to combat workforce shortages and inspire the next generation of dental hygienists in Ohio.

How an Indiana hygienist inspires careers, expands access as an industry ambassador

Hali Householder helps recruit future dental hygienists and promotes whole-body health through a pioneering workforce initiative tackling care shortages.

Surge of legislation threatens already precarious mental health of LGBTQ youth and young adults

Discrimination, bullying, family dynamics, and a wave of new legislation all play roles in the mental health crisis. But some communities are bucking the trend.   

To minimize the health risk around the home, Hessel’s department summarized its tips as “drain, dunk and protect."
Hamilton County environmental health director discusses managing mosquitoes

To minimize the health risk around the home, Jeremy Hessel’s health division summarized its tips as “drain, dunk and protect.”

Fewer babies are dying in Cincinnati. Now its effort will be a model in other cities

Cradle Cincinnati’s model brings together parents, caregivers, health care professionals, and community members to support mothers and babies. 

Winton Woods high school qualified behavioral health specialist (QBHS) certification stigma presentation.
Talbert House’s INsight Program steers teens to mental health careers

Professional therapists, counselors, nurses, and social workers introduce students to a growing field.  

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