Cleveland, OH
Cleveland Clinic to begin appointment-only flu vaccinations
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Clinic announced Monday that it’ll start offering appointment-only flu vaccinations at northeast Ohio locations starting Sept. 5.
Appointments can be scheduled over the phone or online through MyChart, the clinic said. Patients can also get the vaccine at most scheduled in-person visits with a physician assistant, nurse practitioner or a physician, the clinic added.
“Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory infection that leads to thousands of hospitalizations every year. It can result in severe illness and should not be taken lightly,” said Dr. Steven Gordon, chair of the Department of Infectious Disease at Cleveland Clinic, in a press release. “Annual vaccination is the most effective method to prevent the spread of influenza and is the best way to keep ourselves and our communities healthy during respiratory virus season.”
Last year, influenza hit Ohio hard. The Ohio Department of Health documented more than 1,400 hospitalizations for the virus at the end of Nov. 2022. That’s 35 times more from the five-year average between the 2016-17 and 2021-22 flu seasons. During a press conference earlier this month, ODH Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff stated most providers should have the updated flu vaccine by early September.
Vanderhoff also urged Ohioans to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and respiratory synclinal virus (RSV) if possible, as the Cleveland Clinic said it’s preparing for an influx of these infections.
Cleveland Clinic said it plans to offer the new RSV vaccine for those 60 and older, and encouraged patients to discuss the potential of getting it with their doctor. The clinic urged continued vaccinations for COVID-19, as the new booster is expected to be available this fall.
Vanderhoff added earlier this month that RSV is the “leading cause of hospitalizations for infants under 1-years-old.” Starting this year, there will be an RSV shot for babies, known as Nirsevimab. It was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Vanderhoff expects the shot to be available by mid-October.
Flu season can vary, but it typically starts in October and ends in May. The peak is between December and February, the clinic said.
“Annual flu vaccinations are recommended for everyone six months and older, but they’re particularly important for those who are at a higher risk of severe complications,” the clinic said. “These groups include young children, adults aged 65 and older, pregnant women, individuals with chronic medical conditions and those with compromised immune systems. By getting vaccinated, individuals not only protect themselves but also contribute to community immunity, reducing the overall impact of the flu season.”
Symptoms of the flu include fever, headache, sore throat, chills, muscle aches, tiredness and a dry cough.
CLEVELAND — The Ohio Legislature is investing $20 million into the North Coast Connector that, according to a City of Cleveland press release, is going to support a land bridge between downtown and the lakefront.
“The North Coast Connector is a game-changer for Cleveland and will have a lasting impact on our city’s economic growth and development,” Mayor Justin Bibb said in the release. “This land bridge will not only enhance connectivity between downtown and the lakefront but also create new opportunities for businesses, residents and visitors alike. We are incredibly grateful for the support and dedication of our state partners who championed this project, as well as the residents, business and civic leaders who advocated tirelessly for its realization.”
This connector will conjoin the Cleveland Convention Center and “future hotel and entertainment development on the lakefront.” It will also, according to the release, allow for 20 acres of “underutilized surface parking for future economic development.”
The city expects this connector to increase growth and attract investments to the city in addition to increasing pedestrian traffic and local tourism.
“The City of Cleveland looks forward to continuing to work collaboratively with stakeholders at the local, state, and federal levels to bring this transformative project to fruition,” the release reads. “Together, we will continue to build a brighter future for our city and region.”
The release states that the funding comes via the spending package in House Bill 2, which was passed by the assembly and is now just waiting on a signature from Gov. Mike DeWine.
Cleveland, OH
Randall Cobb and family 'lucky to be alive' after fire causes serious damage to Nashville home
NFL wide receiver Randall Cobb and his wife, Aiyda, posted on Instagram Wednesday that “we are lucky to be alive” after the family escaped a fire at their home in Nashville, Tennessee.
According to Aiyda Cobb’s Instagram story, a Tesla charger caught on fire in their garage and spread quickly.
“We are lucky to be alive. … We got out of the house with nothing but the clothes on our back and no shoes on our feet,” Aiyda Cobb wrote.
In the joint statement posted by the Cobbs, they thanked the Nashville Fire Department “for their swift action” and for helping rescue the family dog, Louie.
“I can’t get the image of the brave firefighter getting into position out of my head; he didn’t even have water to shoot yet. I truly thought the cars were going to explode and that we would lose him to this tragedy. He is a true hero,” the Cobbs wrote. “Unfortunately we don’t know how much, if anything, will be salvageable, but this has been a reminder that nothing is more important than the health of our family.
“We are grateful for our incredible community in Nashville, and the support from our close friends that have given us a temporary roof over our heads and shoulders to lean on.”
The Cobbs have three children.
The joint Instagram post by the Cobbs included videos of burned cars and the level of damage to their garage.
Randall Cobb, 33, is a free agent. He spent the 2023 NFL season with the New York Jets. He played 10 years with the Green Bay Packers and one season each with the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys.
Kevin Love is coming off his second year playing for the Miami Heat.
The former UCLA star finished the season with averages of 8.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest while shooting 44.0% from the field and 34.4% from the three-point range in 55 games.
On Saturday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Love will decline the player option in his contract and become a free agent.
Via Wojnarowski: “ESPN Sources: Miami Heat F/C Kevin Love is declining his $4M player option, but both sides are enthusiastic about negotiating a new deal in the opening days of free agency. The five-time All-Star has played the past two seasons with the Heat.”
ESPN Sources: Miami Heat F/C Kevin Love is declining his $4M player option, but both sides are enthusiastic about negotiating a new deal in the opening days of free agency. The five-time All-Star has played the past two seasons with the Heat. pic.twitter.com/uXU3bR8xPP
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 29, 2024
Based on Wojnarowski’s reporting, it sounds like Love will likely end up back in Miami.
Love was initially the fifth pick in the 2008 NBA Draft and has played 16 seasons for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves (in addition to Miami).
He has career averages of 16.5 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest while shooting 43.9% from the field and 36.9% from the three-point range in 929 regular season games.
Kevin Love is declining his $4M player option with the Miami Heat
Both sides are enthusiastic about negotiating a new deal in the opening days of free agency, per @wojespn pic.twitter.com/cyX7EXjePP — NBA TV (@NBATV) June 29, 2024
The 2016 NBA Champion has also appeared in 88 playoff games (80 starts).
He has been to the Finals five times in his career.
As for the Heat, they finished the 2023-24 season as the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 46-36 record.
They lost to Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA playoffs (in five games).
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