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Legislation Update: June 9, 2026
Legislative Update: Attention APRNs!! Important legislation impacting our community is moving forward TODAY, and your voice matters. Proponent testimony for SB 258 is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, at 10:30 AM, and we encourage everyone to follow the discussion...
Breaking the Stigma: A Conversation on Mental Health with Deana Batross, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
After nearly 30 years in nursing, Deana Batross, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, has seen a big shift in how people talk about mental health. “When I first started, people didn’t talk about it at all,” she said. “Now people are recognizing, ‘I have anxiety and it’s a...
Legislation Update: May 20, 2026
UPDATE- May 19, 6PM EST Legislative Update: The Ohio House Medicaid Committee was scheduled to vote on House Bill 508 today, but the vote was postponed as discussions among committee members continue. While we expected a vote today, it is common for committee votes to...
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