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Major Pharmacies linked to Opioid Epidemic in Ohio Counties

Major Pharmacies linked to Opioid Epidemic in Ohio Counties

by Jenni Espay | Aug 24, 2022 | Article, health, healthcare, Media, medication

A federal judge  ordered three major pharmacy chains, Walgreens, CVS and Walmart, to pay more than $650 million to two Ohio counties for their roles in fueling the opioid epidemic by improperly dispensing drugs. In the lawsuit, these companies were accused of...
Ohio Doctor Sentenced to 25 Years for Healthcare Fraud and Pill Mill – 8/10/2022

Ohio Doctor Sentenced to 25 Years for Healthcare Fraud and Pill Mill – 8/10/2022

by Jenni Espay | Aug 10, 2022 | Article, health, Healthcare Fraud, medication

Martin Escobar, of Ohio, pleaded guilty to 54 counts of illegally prescribing controlled substances and 31 counts of health care fraud. Court documents said Escobar was “prescribing controlled substances that were outside the usual course of health care practice,”...
Unable to Cool Down? Your Medication could be the reason- 8/5/22

Unable to Cool Down? Your Medication could be the reason- 8/5/22

by Jenni Espay | Aug 5, 2022 | Article, Broadcast, health, healthcare, Media, medication

Many medications can impede the body’s ability to regulate heat. These medications include high blood pressure treatments, some anti-depressants, beta-blockers and common antihistamines for treating allergies. Click here to learn how heat-related illnesses can...
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