Nationwide blood shortage impacts Ohio, blood centers call for donations

A nationwide blood shortage spurred by the pandemic has worsened amid Ohio’s easing of public health restrictions.

Ohio State to offer incentives for COVID-19 vaccinations

Ohio State will now offer incentives for students, faculty and staff to get vaccinated in hopes of exceeding a 65 percent vaccination rate before the fall semester begins, University President Kristina M. Johnson announced in a universitywide email Friday.

Ohio State renews contract with Wendy’s amidst ongoing student criticism

Ohio State renewed its five-year contract with Wendy’s June 1, despite ongoing student protests.

Ohio State East Hospital expands vaccination to children 12 and older

The Wexner Medical Center at Ohio State announced it will provide the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to children 12-15 years old on Twitter Friday.

Wexner Medical Center uses holograms for more-precise shoulder replacement surgeries

The Wexner Medical Center at Ohio State was the first in Ohio to perform a shoulder replacement surgery using mixed reality 3D hologram technology April 7 as one of 15 sites in the country to offer the procedure.

One person shot, killed near Ohio State campus, not affiliated with the university

One person was shot and killed outside an apartment building near Ohio State's campus early Tuesday morning.

Ohio State research suggests marijuana users with mental health issues more likely to self-harm, die prematurely

Young people with mood disorders may want to think twice before using marijuana, Ohio State researchers suggest.

Wexner Medical Center performs double lung transplants on recovered COVID-19 patients

The Wexner Medical Center at Ohio State is performing double lung transplants of patients whose lungs were damaged by COVID-19 to the point of no repair.

Shot Shuttle transports student, faculty, staff to Schottenstein Center for vaccinations

Getting a shot at the Schott just got easier by a lot. Ohio State is providing students with shuttle service for vaccination appointments at the Schottenstein Center.

Gov. DeWine visits Schottenstein Center, promotes COVID-19 vaccine for college students

Gov. Mike DeWine visited students receiving the COVID-19 vaccine at Ohio State Monday as the state shifts its vaccination priority to younger people.