“Let’s Talk About It”
By Fonda J. Royster, DV Resource Specialist, Family Court Services Guest Column Teen Dating Violence, also known as “TDV,” is an increasing public health crisis, especially in Lucas County. Talking around it or avoiding the […]
Category: Health
The Sojourner’s Truth Health Section
UTMC Completes Record 200 Kidney Transplants in 2022
Special to The Truth The University of Toledo Medical Center completed a record 200 successful kidney transplants in 2022 while maintaining its status as one of the fastest kidney transplant programs in the country. “These […]
How To Choose the Best Weight Loss Plan for Your 2023 Goals
Special to The Truth It’s that time of year again when many Americans make the resolution to lose weight and start a healthier routine. This year in particular, with the pandemic largely behind us, many […]
Happy New Year From Ryan!
It looks like it’s that time of year again to set your plans in motion for a better you. As in past articles that I have shared with you I must begin by saying, once […]
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC, CCHtLicensed Mental Health Therapist The Truth Contributor Happy New Year! As we are just a few days into a new year, most of us have […]
Easy, Healthy, Cost-Effective Eating
By Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor Even if you do not make New Year’s resolutions, there is something about the new year that encourages us to pause, reflect and realign our […]
Mercy Health’s Mobile Mammography Van visits area locations
As Mercy Health continues to evolve to better meet the needs of our patients and community, we are pleased to announce the region’s first mobile mammography unit has visits scheduled throughout the region. The mobile […]
Thinking “Beyond the Hospital” for Black Men Recovering from Traumatic Injury
Special to The Truth Research from Penn Nursing and Penn Medicine found that where these patients live and return post-hospitalization affects whether they’ll experience symptoms of depression or PTSD as they heal. When someone arrives […]
Mental Health Resources for a New Year
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC, CCHt, Licensed Mental Health Therapist The Truth Contributor Like many of you, we undoubtedly share the feelings of how fast 2022 passed as well as […]
Why You Should Step Up Your Self-Care Game During the Holiday Season
Special to The Truth While the holiday season is full of fun, festivities and meaningful time spent with family and friends, it’s often accompanied by work and school deadlines, tedious to-do lists and shopping stress. […]