Columns
Hospitality shows itself at its finest
I was excited to receive an invitation to a retirement party for a very close friend. She was hosting the party herself and it was by invitation only....
A life lesson in asking God for forgiveness
I was enjoying my morning shower when there was an ominous cracking sound. I had moved my feet around minimally before that warning sound. Still, I kn...
Child Tax Credit coming to Ohio families
Starting July 15, most Ohio parents will begin to see $250 or $300 in their bank accounts, every month from now until the end of the year. It’s ...
The perils of eating can be an outlet for service
I cooked some chicken drumsticks and took the meat off the bones. As I did so, I was careful that not even a small bone went into the food dish that w...
Protecting Ohio kids from lead poisoning
Decades after we learned of the dangers of lead exposure, too many children in Ohio continue to be poisoned by the homes they live in and the water th...
Keeping Ohio moms healthy
Maternal mortality is a growing problem in Ohio and around the country. Too many mothers are dying, particularly mothers of color. Nationally, Black m...
Increasing treatment options for Ohioans struggling with addiction
More than a million workers and retirees across the country are part of the multi-employer pension system, and many are in danger of losing that secur...
Moving forward from tough year
I think we are all ready for 2020 to be over. It’s been a tough year.The health care and economic crises caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have ch...
Protecting patients from surprise medical bills
Last week, we secured a bipartisan agreement that would finally protect patients from out-of-control, surprise medical bills. We pushed Congressional ...
Supporting communities during pandemic
All across Ohio, we are watching hospitals fill up – yet again. Our health care system is getting overwhelmed. Small businesses and local govern...
