September 18, 2026
New HPIO explainer explores policy options to address rise in nicotine pouch use
The Health Policy Institute of Ohio has released a new policy explainer on updating Ohio’s tobacco policy to address nicotine pouch use.
September 11, 2026
Ohio sees growth in new behavioral health crisis centers, but access barriers persist
New behavioral health crisis centers are opening across Ohio, in part because of $90 million in COVID-relief fund spending. But some facilities are struggling with staffing challenges and other barriers to care created by federal policy changes.
September 11, 2026
Federal hemp ban delayed by a month
The House last week passed a short-term government funding bill that will give the intoxicating hemp industry more time to fight a looming crackdown on its products
September 04, 2026
Graphic of the week: Suicide rates across Ohio
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and data shows that suicide death rates vary widely across Ohio, with large differences between counties in the same region
August 14, 2026
DeWine orders increased oversight of addiction recovery houses
Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order Monday tightening state oversight of Ohio’s growing number of recovery houses, which are designed to provide a sober, supportive residence for Ohioans with addiction challenges
August 07, 2026
