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Ohio's top doctor Amy Acton has drawn widespread praise for handling the pandemic, but of late she's become a target of critics, including some who aren't comfortable with a 'woman in power.' ...
CHICAGO—Dr. Amy Acton, who became a household name in Ohio during her time as state health director during the COVID crisis, said Tuesday she is exploring a run for Ohio governor in 2026.
Dr. Amy Acton, pictured in 2020 during a COVID-19 press conference when she headed the Ohio Department of Health and helped craft the state’s pandemic response -- fueling both her popularity but ...