Sam Wildow, DDN reporter
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Reporter for the Dayton Daily News in Dayton, Ohio, covering the business of health care. She/her. Email is samantha.wildow@coxinc.com for news tips. See my recent bylines at daytondailynews.com/staff/samantha-wildow/
Dayton Children’s newest canine co-pilot is already making an impact on children struggling with mental health as Dayton Children’s Hospital prepares to start moving into the recently completed Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness.
Dayton Children’s canine co-pilots help kids cope with emotional distress
Piper, Dayton Children’s newest canine co-pilot, is already making an impact on children struggling with mental health as Dayton Children’s Hospital prepares to start moving their mental health services to the recently completed Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness.
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June 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Dayton Children’s newest canine co-pilot is already making an impact on children struggling with mental health as Dayton Children’s Hospital prepares to start moving into the recently completed Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness.
As the ongoing youth mental health crisis grows, Dayton Children’s Hospital is meeting children’s need for access to professional help with the opening of its $110 million Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness.
Dayton Children’s finishes building $110M facility as youth mental health crisis grows
As the ongoing youth mental health crisis―frequently dubbed the “crisis of this generation” by Dayton Children’s―grows, Dayton Children’s is meeting children’s need for access to professional help with the opening of its $110 million Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness, which will start seeing patients July 15.
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June 9, 2025 at 10:11 PM
As the ongoing youth mental health crisis grows, Dayton Children’s Hospital is meeting children’s need for access to professional help with the opening of its $110 million Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness.
Kettering Health’s online patient portal, MyChart, is back online, after nearly three weeks of being out of commission after a cyberattack took down the hospital organization’s technology systems.
Kettering Health’s online patient portal, MyChart, back up
Kettering Health’s online patient portal, MyChart, is back online, after nearly three full weeks of being out of commission after a cyberattack took down the hospital organization’s technology systems.
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June 9, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Kettering Health’s online patient portal, MyChart, is back online, after nearly three weeks of being out of commission after a cyberattack took down the hospital organization’s technology systems.
Kettering Health plans by next week to restore access to the online patient portal MyChart, which has been out of commission for nearly three weeks.
Kettering Health’s MyChart access returning next week, CEO says
As Kettering Health continues to recover from a May 20 cyberattack, the hospital system plans to get patient experiences back to normal by Monday, June 9, including restoring access to the online patient portal MyChart.
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June 6, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Kettering Health plans by next week to restore access to the online patient portal MyChart, which has been out of commission for nearly three weeks.
A ransomware group called Interlock is claiming it stole 941 GB of data (more than 730,000 files) from Kettering Health after recently taking credit for the May 20 cyberattack against the hospital organization, according to cybersecurity experts.
Ransomware group claims it stole more than 730K of files from Kettering Health
A ransomware group called Interlock is claiming to have released 941 GB of data stolen from Kettering Health on the dark web after taking credit for the May 20 cyberattack against the hospital organization, according to a cybersecurity firm and other technology news sites.
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June 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
A ransomware group called Interlock is claiming it stole 941 GB of data (more than 730,000 files) from Kettering Health after recently taking credit for the May 20 cyberattack against the hospital organization, according to cybersecurity experts.
Dayton Children’s opened its latest outpatient care center in the Centerville and Washington Twp. area after first announcing the $11.8 million project in December 2023.
Dayton Children’s opens new $11.8M outpatient care center on Far Hills
Dayton Children’s opened its latest outpatient care center in the Centerville and Washington Twp. area after first announcing the $11.8 million project in December 2023.
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June 4, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Dayton Children’s opened its latest outpatient care center in the Centerville and Washington Twp. area after first announcing the $11.8 million project in December 2023.
Kettering Health hopes its phone systems and health records software, Epic, will have more functionality next week, the hospital organization said, which also recognized that a “small subset” of its records were accessed by an unauthorized user.
NEW DETAILS: Kettering Health working on restoring phones, access to health records software
Kettering Health hopes its phone systems and health records software, Epic, will have more functionality next week, the hospital organization said in its latest update, which also recognized that a “small subset” of its records were accessed by an unauthorized user.
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May 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Kettering Health hopes its phone systems and health records software, Epic, will have more functionality next week, the hospital organization said, which also recognized that a “small subset” of its records were accessed by an unauthorized user.
Kettering Health is no longer diverting emergency ambulances to other hospitals, according to its latest update amid its ongoing technology outage, bringing Kettering Health’s emergency departments back to being fully operational.
Kettering Health no longer diverting EMS from its hospitals
Kettering Health is no longer diverting first responders providing emergency medical services to other hospitals, according to its latest update amid its ongoing technology outage. This move brings Kettering Health’s emergency departments back to being fully operational as they return to accepting both walk-in patients and those transported by EMS.
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May 29, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Kettering Health is no longer diverting emergency ambulances to other hospitals, according to its latest update amid its ongoing technology outage, bringing Kettering Health’s emergency departments back to being fully operational.
Kettering Health Primary Care practices are open for walk-in appointments with people who are already established Kettering Health patients, the hospital organization said in its latest update on its technology outage.
Kettering Health doctor offices open for walk-ins with established patients
Kettering Health Primary Care practices are open for walk-in appointments with its established patients, Kettering Health says in its latest update on its technology outage.
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May 28, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Kettering Health Primary Care practices are open for walk-in appointments with people who are already established Kettering Health patients, the hospital organization said in its latest update on its technology outage.
As the ongoing technology outage at Kettering Health continues, the hospital organization is seeing progress getting its systems back up online and more quickly compared to industry standards, the organization says.
Kettering Health bringing certain systems back up as tech outage continues
As the ongoing technology outage at Kettering Health continues, the hospital organization is seeing progress getting its systems back up online and more quickly compared to industry standards, the organization says.
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May 27, 2025 at 1:56 PM
As the ongoing technology outage at Kettering Health continues, the hospital organization is seeing progress getting its systems back up online and more quickly compared to industry standards, the organization says.
For the first time in four days since a cyberattack dramatically disabled its tech system, administrators with the region’s largest hospital system spoke publicly Friday night try to calm the fear among employees and thousands of patients in the region.
For first time, Kettering Health talks publicly about cyberattack and frustration of patients
Kettering Health believes the cyberattack that caused the ongoing system-wide technology outage was a ransomware, the health system confirmed, though they said they did not have any direct contact with the perpetrator and did not pay any ransom.
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May 24, 2025 at 12:37 AM
For the first time in four days since a cyberattack dramatically disabled its tech system, administrators with the region’s largest hospital system spoke publicly Friday night try to calm the fear among employees and thousands of patients in the region.
Downtown Dayton does not have a police station, but the city wants to change that.
Dayton will buy former nightclub for new downtown police station near Oregon District
The city of Dayton may build a police station at East Fourth Street and St. Clair St. in downtown - between the RTA bus hub and the Oregon District.
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May 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Downtown Dayton does not have a police station, but the city wants to change that.
Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County is looking to build up the number of volunteers it has in its region of the Ohio Medical Reserve Corps after a number of volunteers have left since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Volunteers sought for Ohio Medical Reserve Corp emergency response in Montgomery County
Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County is looking to build up the number of volunteers it has in its region of the Ohio Medical Reserve Corps after a number of volunteers have left since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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May 6, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County is looking to build up the number of volunteers it has in its region of the Ohio Medical Reserve Corps after a number of volunteers have left since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Numerous hospitals in the region received “A” grades on safety from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization that grades hospitals on how well they prevent medical errors and harm to patients.
National watchdog group grades hospitals on safety: How do area hospitals measure up?
Numerous hospitals in the region received “A” grades on safety from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization that grades hospitals on how well they prevents medical errors and harm to patients.
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May 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Numerous hospitals in the region received “A” grades on safety from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization that grades hospitals on how well they prevent medical errors and harm to patients.
Dayton Children’s has started construction on a new pediatric urgent care in West Dayton in an effort to widen its reach and connect with families in their neighborhood.
Dayton Children’s starts construction on pediatric urgent care in West Dayton
Dayton Children’s has started construction on a new pediatric urgent care in West Dayton in an effort to widen its reach and connect with families in their neighborhood.
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May 5, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Dayton Children’s has started construction on a new pediatric urgent care in West Dayton in an effort to widen its reach and connect with families in their neighborhood.
Nurses at Miami Valley Hospital are working on organizing to form a union, and organizers say they have been coming up against tough pushback from the hospital.
Nurses working to unionize at Miami Valley Hospital
Nurses at Miami Valley Hospital are working on organizing to form a union, and organizers say they have been coming up against tough pushback from the hospital.
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May 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Nurses at Miami Valley Hospital are working on organizing to form a union, and organizers say they have been coming up against tough pushback from the hospital.
As the number of people with Alzheimer’s and the amount of unpaid caregiving continue to go up, the Alzheimer’s Association is advocating for more research and access to biomarker testing to help detect the disease early.
Number of people suffering with Alzheimer’s disease increased by 300K in past year: What you need to know
As the number of Americans with Alzheimer’s and the amount of unpaid caregiving continue to go up, the Alzheimer’s Association is advocating for more Alzheimer’s research and more access to biomarker testing to help detect the disease early.
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April 30, 2025 at 3:35 PM
As the number of people with Alzheimer’s and the amount of unpaid caregiving continue to go up, the Alzheimer’s Association is advocating for more research and access to biomarker testing to help detect the disease early.
Before Alice Henry first began experiencing symptoms of perimenopause, she had no idea how drastically they would impact her ability to function daily.
“It was really shocking,” said Henry, a Centerville native who lives in Columbus.
“It was really shocking,” said Henry, a Centerville native who lives in Columbus.
Area native was caught off guard by menopause symptoms, and she’s not alone, survey shows
A new survey from the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center shows 61% of women believe they will hit menopause in their 40s, when, in fact, some will start as early as their 30s or as late as their early 50s.
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April 29, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Before Alice Henry first began experiencing symptoms of perimenopause, she had no idea how drastically they would impact her ability to function daily.
“It was really shocking,” said Henry, a Centerville native who lives in Columbus.
“It was really shocking,” said Henry, a Centerville native who lives in Columbus.
After legislation that would have regulated pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) failed in last year’s Ohio General Assembly, new guidelines are being proposed in the state budget bill.
New guidelines proposed for pharmacy benefit managers included in state budget
After legislation that would have regulated pharmacy benefit managers, also called PBMs, failed in last year’s Ohio General Assembly, new guidelines are being proposed in state budget bill.
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April 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM
After legislation that would have regulated pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) failed in last year’s Ohio General Assembly, new guidelines are being proposed in the state budget bill.
People in the region are continuing to struggle to afford food as prices haven’t relented since the upswing following the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some tips to make the most of the food you have at home:
Struggling to afford food? Here are some ways to make the most out of your food and your budget
Ways to maximize your food budget and to make the most of the food you have at home and any emergency food assistance you might get through a local food pantry.
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April 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
People in the region are continuing to struggle to afford food as prices haven’t relented since the upswing following the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some tips to make the most of the food you have at home:
A local author is releasing a new set of books on the history of Hungarians in Dayton, and he will be launching the books Saturday at the Magyar Club of Dayton’s Eastern European Experience.
Local man releasing books on the history of Dayton Hungarians on Saturday
A local author is releasing a new set of books on the history of Hungarians in Dayton, and he will be launching the books Saturday at the Magyar Club of Dayton’s Eastern European Experience.
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April 26, 2025 at 12:12 AM
A local author is releasing a new set of books on the history of Hungarians in Dayton, and he will be launching the books Saturday at the Magyar Club of Dayton’s Eastern European Experience.
Following the second auction for the former YWCA Huber Heights campus, the Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) board authorized the sale to the highest bid of $2.6 million.
Montgomery County ADAMHS Board authorizes $2.6M sale of former YWCA property
Following the second auction for the former YWCA Huber Heights campus, the Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) board authorized the sale to the highest bid of $2.6 million.
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April 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Following the second auction for the former YWCA Huber Heights campus, the Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) board authorized the sale to the highest bid of $2.6 million.
Some area county auditors say part of the Ohio House-approved budget bill lawmakers are touting as long-awaited property tax reform “came out of the blue” and has a number of flaws. The spending plan includes a provision that forces school districts to cut their cash carryover to 30%.
‘This doesn’t work’ - Auditors blast Ohio lawmakers’ property tax, school cash reserve limit proposal
Some area county auditors say part of the Ohio House-approved budget bill lawmakers are touting as long-awaited property tax reform “came out of the blue” and has a number of flaws.
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April 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Some area county auditors say part of the Ohio House-approved budget bill lawmakers are touting as long-awaited property tax reform “came out of the blue” and has a number of flaws. The spending plan includes a provision that forces school districts to cut their cash carryover to 30%.
A Dayton woman who had been banned from being a Medicaid provider received a prison sentence for stealing $1.5 million from Medicaid.
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Dayton woman gets prison sentence for $1.5 million theft from Medicaid
Dayton woman Janay Corbitt, who had been previously banned from being a Medicaid provider, will be serving six to nine years in prison for stealing $1.5 million from Medicaid.
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April 18, 2025 at 12:54 PM
A Dayton woman who had been banned from being a Medicaid provider received a prison sentence for stealing $1.5 million from Medicaid.
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Stock market volatility isn’t new, financial advisors and other experts say.
Here's what they told us about what to do instead of panicking and how to stay the course with your investment strategy:
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Here's what they told us about what to do instead of panicking and how to stay the course with your investment strategy:
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Panic selling isn’t the answer, experts say when it comes to stock market volatility
Whether it’s your retirement 401(k) plan or your own personal investment portfolio, sticking with your current investment strategy―while also potentially looking at if you have the right assets―could ...
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April 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Stock market volatility isn’t new, financial advisors and other experts say.
Here's what they told us about what to do instead of panicking and how to stay the course with your investment strategy:
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Here's what they told us about what to do instead of panicking and how to stay the course with your investment strategy:
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