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Jo Donofrio
Jo Donofrio

Stories by: Jo Donofrio

Jo Donofrio is a freelance writer and marketing professional with an interest in medical and health care topics and human interest stories. Her work has been published in various outlets including Cleveland Magazine, MD News, and Angels on Earth (Guideposts).She enjoys the outdoors and recently tried her hand at Pickleball.
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FEATURES Pickleball at the Lakewood YMCA
Pickleball frenzy: Clevelanders embrace the country’s fastest-growing sport
Jo DonofrioThursday, June 15, 2023
The pickleball craze is taking off in Northeast Ohio. The hybrid of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton is now one of the fastest growing sports in the country, and new facilities are popping up all over Greater Cleveland.
BREAKING GROUND Toys, Dolls and Minis Christmas window display
Imaginary kingdom: Toys, Dolls and Minis has evolved into interactive store for all ages
Jo DonofrioWednesday, December 21, 2022
Toys, Dolls and Minis owner Dawn Reese launched her store in 2007 as a place where people could shop for her handmade porcelain dolls. As times changed, she evolved into an interactive, yet old-fashioned, toy store where kids get to experience hands-on play. 
FEATURES The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Global Center for Pathogen Research & Human Health
Leading the way: Cleveland Clinic focuses research on both current and future pandemics
Jo DonofrioThursday, November 04, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for extensive research and innovation to treat both the current and future health pandemics. With its Global Center for Pathogen Research & Human Health, Cleveland Clinic is at the forefront to find treatments and cures for infectious diseases.
FEATURES Social isolation has always been a challenge for the older population and the pandemic has brought more attention to the mental health challenges of older adults.
Caring for the vulnerable: The impact of COVID-19 on mental health in teens and seniors
Jo DonofrioThursday, October 07, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a widespread impact on everyone's mental health, but children and seniors are especially vulnerable to anxiety, isolation, and depression during this time. Cleveland Clinic doctors provide some advice on how to protect our loved ones.
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The combined challenges of COVID-19, respiratory virus season, and back-to-school
Jo DonofrioThursday, September 16, 2021
As respiratory season approaches and the COVID-19 Delta variant is causing increased cases, hospitalizations, and deaths, Cleveland Clinic experts are promoting vaccines and other preventative measures to keep healthy this fall.
FEATURES Cleveland Clinic has been at the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic—providing ongoing information and vaccine access to the communities it serves.
One-on-One: Cleveland Clinic providers speak to patients about the Delta variant and the vaccine
Jo DonofrioMonday, August 02, 2021
The Delta variant now accounts for more than 82% of all current COVID-19 cases, and is more than two times more transmissible than previous variants. Experts at Cleveland Clinic are talking to their patients, stressing that the Delta variant should be an incentive for people to get vaccinated.
FEATURES Lutheran Hospital Community Vaccinations.
Safety, efficacy, and access: Cleveland Clinic’s response to the COVID-19 vaccine
Jo DonofrioThursday, July 01, 2021
With three effective vaccines available, progress is being made in the fight against COVID-19 and the number of cases in Ohio declining on a daily basis. The Cleveland Clinic is working hard to increase vaccinations and keep the COVID-19 cases on the decline with targeted programs to reach more people.
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