Ohio – Health

CVS buying Ohio pharmacy chain, closing all but three – Akron Beacon Journal

Healthcare giant CVS is buying 20-store pharmacy chain in Northeast Ohio and is closing all but three of them, according to an announcement Monday by the chain, Ritzman Pharmacy, which is based in Medina. Critics said the news was more evidence that CVS has used its clout in the pharmacy middleman business to drive out… Read More »

Kasich veto of abortion 'heartbeat bill' stands as Ohio legislature fails to override it

The Ohio legislature has failed to override a veto by Republican Gov. John Kasich of legislation that would have banned abortion as early as six weeks into pregnancy. The legislature convened in a rare post-Christmas session Thursday to try to override the veto of the legislation, which has been dubbed the “heartbeat bill.” The House… Read More »