Sentencing delayed again for Masury man convicted in PHN fraud conspiracy

Sentencing delayed again for Masury man convicted in PHN fraud conspiracy

Prosecutors allege the defendants used sham contracts, inflated bids, and kickbacks to defraud the non-profit between 2011 and 2019.

Friday, March 28th 2025, 6:21 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Union rep & expert: Insight hospital 'red flags' point to deeper trouble

Union rep & expert: Insight hospital 'red flags' point to deeper trouble

A hospital system already in crisis took a dramatic turn, marking the latest string of "red flags" that at least one expert said signals deeper trouble.

Friday, March 28th 2025, 5:38 AM EDT by Madison Tromler
Emergency department closes at Insight Hospital & Medical Center Trumbull

Emergency department closes at Insight Hospital & Medical Center Trumbull

The emergency department at a Trumbull County hospital is shut down for the foreseeable future as of 3 p.m. Thursday.

Thursday, March 27th 2025, 2:39 PM EDT by Zach Mosca & Erin Simonek
Emergency court motion seeks retrieval of medical equipment from Insight Trumbull

Emergency court motion seeks retrieval of medical equipment from Insight Trumbull

Post Road is now seeking a court order to enforce the original sale agreement and allow them to retrieve their equipment.

Thursday, March 27th 2025, 6:05 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Kansas measles cases double to 23 and new Ohio outbreak sickens 10

Kansas measles cases double to 23 and new Ohio outbreak sickens 10

Health officials in Ohio say a single case identified in Ashtabula County has spread to nine others.

Wednesday, March 26th 2025, 6:24 PM EDT
Unions expect hundreds of furloughs amid Insight financial woes

Unions expect hundreds of furloughs amid Insight financial woes

"We have a lot of staff who have been here for years and decades," explained Marisa Galvan, Unit Clerk with Rehabilitation Hospital Hillside." It's making it very difficult to remain loyal to this company which really hasn't shown any loyalty to us."

Tuesday, March 25th 2025, 10:20 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
Union rep provides update on Insight Health negotiations, furloughs

Union rep provides update on Insight Health negotiations, furloughs

On Wednesday, an official list of departments being furloughed will be released.

Tuesday, March 25th 2025, 7:08 PM EDT by Sydney Canty
Ohio Attorney General seeks stay after appeals court overturns gender-affirming care ban

Ohio Attorney General seeks stay after appeals court overturns gender-affirming care ban

The outcome of these legal battles will have implications for transgender adolescents in Ohio seeking gender-affirming medical care.

Tuesday, March 25th 2025, 6:54 PM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Trumbull hospitals pause more services as Steward funding ceases, Insight president resigns

Trumbull hospitals pause more services as Steward funding ceases, Insight president resigns

"This unfortunate situation is in no way a reflection of our employees' outstanding commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care. We are deeply grateful for their dedication during these uncertain times," Monday's Insight statement reads.

Tuesday, March 25th 2025, 4:39 AM EDT by Zach Mosca & Erin Simonek
Mercy surgeons surpass 1,000 robotic-assisted surgeries

Mercy surgeons surpass 1,000 robotic-assisted surgeries

Dr. Marie Awad-Alexander and Dr. Derek Ornelas each have completed more than 1,000 robotic surgery cases.

Monday, March 24th 2025, 9:42 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
First Ohio measles case of 2025 reported in Ashtabula County

First Ohio measles case of 2025 reported in Ashtabula County

Complications from measles can be severe, especially for children under 5, adults over 20, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems.

Friday, March 21st 2025, 5:38 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Expert: NIH cuts will have big ripple effects, local med student talks impacts on critical health research

Expert: NIH cuts will have big ripple effects, local med student talks impacts on critical health research

Fuentes-Afflick said cuts could affect everything from cancer research to drug development, including clinical trials.

Friday, March 21st 2025, 5:36 AM EDT by Madison Tromler
New layoffs coming to Insight Trumbull

New layoffs coming to Insight Trumbull

Documents obtained by 21 News through sources that were distributed to both AFSCME and SEIU 1199 show a total of 164 employees who could be affected by the layoffs, including 88 registered nurses. 

Thursday, March 20th 2025, 4:29 AM EDT by J. Breen Mitchell & Erin Simonek
Primary Health Network Mobile Unit marks first year serving Mercer, four other counties

Primary Health Network Mobile Unit marks first year serving Mercer, four other counties

Primary Health Network marked the first anniversary of its mobile health unit, which has provided primary care visits to underserved communities across Mercer and four other Pennsylvania counties.

Wednesday, March 19th 2025, 8:58 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Youngstown JCC unveils renovated Fitness Center

Youngstown JCC unveils renovated Fitness Center

The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown has completed a major renovation of its fitness center, featuring new cardio machines, circuit equipment, and flooring.

Wednesday, March 19th 2025, 5:17 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Sharon Regional Medical Center re-opens

Sharon Regional Medical Center re-opens

Roth said the hospital has retained about 600 of its 700 employees.

Tuesday, March 18th 2025, 7:57 AM EDT by Erin Simonek
Experts: Consider tossing toothbrush after illness

Experts: Consider tossing toothbrush after illness

As many recover from colds or the flu, dental experts recommend considering replacing your toothbrush.

Thursday, March 13th 2025, 6:41 AM EDT
Insight Hospital Trumbull stops patient admissions due to Steward's bankruptcy

Insight Hospital Trumbull stops patient admissions due to Steward's bankruptcy

According to the memo Steward has decided to begin selling their management functions to a third-party following a bankruptcy hearing to cover its debt without the consent of Insight.

Wednesday, March 12th 2025, 4:44 AM EDT by Billy-Jack Colon & Erin Simonek
7-week-old Youngstown baby in desperate need of liver transplant amid severe flu season

7-week-old Youngstown baby in desperate need of liver transplant amid severe flu season

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) calls this year’s flu season the worst in over a decade. The severity of the virus is hitting close to home for one Youngstown family, as their 7-week-old baby girl, Aubrey Curry, battles a critic

Friday, March 7th 2025, 5:15 PM EST by Madison Tromler
Southington students use PSA to spark conversations on suicide prevention and mental health

Southington students use PSA to spark conversations on suicide prevention and mental health

High school students hope their message helps peers recognize warning signs and reach out before it’s too late.

Tuesday, February 25th 2025, 6:05 PM EST by Malia Brown