As the COVID-19 situation evolves, it can be difficult for children to understand the changes made across society.

On March 16, Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D., MPH, issued an order which prohibited mass gatherings in the State of Ohio to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The new coronavirus spreads mostly through person-to-person contact within about a 6-foot (1.8 meters) radius, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D., MPH, offers the following suggestions for preventive cleaning against COVID-19 if everyday supplies, such as cleaning wipes or cleaning sprays, run out.

Scammers are already exploiting COVID-19 by hyping bogus products, touting sketchy investments and pumping out malware-laden emails.

Cuyahoga County announced Tuesday March 10, 2020 the opening of Cuyahoga County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Joint Information Center (JIC) in response to three confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Cuyahoga County and Governor Mike DeWine’s Declaration of Emergency for Ohio.

Cuyahoga County has made an innovative investment that will leverage County resources tenfold to support business growth, job creation, and expand community services in some of our most distressed neighborhoods.

Cuyahoga County currently has more than 2,900 children in our care—more than we’ve had in years. Most will be in our custody temporarily while their parents or guardians work to resolve issues; some need a forever family.

Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and social activist who led the civil rights movement in the United States. Dr. King is remembered for his non-violent protests against segregation and his “I Have a Dream” speech.

Jobs today require workers to have skills and training beyond a high school diploma. But did you know there are a wide variety of in-demand jobs that require some education and certification after high school, but not a bachelor’s degree?

At the start of a new year, one of the best resolutions we can all make is to take better care of ourselves. A good place to start is by checking up on our own mental wellness.

The Citizens Academy offered through the Medical Examiner’s Office was one of the most exciting opportunities I have been provided as a teacher. The academy allowed me to get an inside look into death investigations and crime scenes as well as into different fields in forensic science.

For some entrepreneurs, coming up with a fresh idea or new product is pretty easy. But making that idea or product a reality is where it gets difficult. Not having the right connections, ample resources or expertise can make a product go from amazing to simply unachievable.

Years of planning and collaboration came to fruition in November 2018 with the opening of the Canopy Child Advocacy Center.

November marks National Adoption Month, a time to focus efforts on finding families for children who don’t have them. Across the U. S., more than 123,000 children are waiting for their forever families.

Are you a family member caring for an older adult? Caring for our families is one of the most important jobs we will ever do. Oftentimes, caregivers may feel isolated or unsure of what to do to better care for their loved one.

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to do the same things over and over again—go to the same restaurants, watch the same types of television shows, and take the same route to work.

Keeping seniors safe is crucial to the mission of the Division of Senior and Adult Services. In fact, we are the only agency that provides Adult Protective Services in Cuyahoga County. We investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, self-neglect and exploitation and take protective measures for adults age 60 and older when they are facing a threat to their safety.

Cuyahoga County’s commitment to assisting those in crisis is made clear by its investment in services for victims of crime.

Families Forward, a new County program for parents who owe child support, offers free job training to help improve the lives of parents and children.