The Sojourner’s Truth Health Section
By Anthony Bouyer, PhD, Guest Column Black Americans have made profound contributions to the behavioral health workforce. Yet the field continues to experience a growing crisis, particularly in underserved communities. With a critical shortage of […]
Special to The Truth The holiday season is a joyous time to reconnect with family and friends, but it can also throw your wellness routines out of alignment. Doctors advise prioritizing healthy choices now so […]
By Ben Jealous Guest Column In Morrow County, Oregon, families are living through a crisis. According to a Rolling Stone investigation, mothers have suffered miscarriages. Neighbors are battling rare cancers. Local officials have raised concerns […]
Special to The Truth With a new year ahead, the American Medical Association (AMA) is offering Americans 10 evidence-based tips for staying healthy in 2026 and beyond: Get health screenings: Schedule preventive visits, tests and […]
Vaccines are good for America! The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities comprising 27.7 million members, has released a 43-page report on the confusion surrounding vaccines and […]
By Dr. Hope Mitchell, Board-Certified Dermatologist The Truth Contributor As 2025 closes, December is a good time to reflect, and prepare to reset, and renew our commitment to healthier skin — because our skin is […]
Special to The Truth MemoryLane Care Services, in collaboration with the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc., is introducing a program to help ease the transition home after a hospital stay. The Care […]
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist As 2025 draws to a close, many of us in the Black community are carrying both pride and exhaustion. We […]
Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor As we wrap up the year, list all the ways you eat healthy! You will notice that a few of the recommendations are not specific to […]
Special to The Truth Every family has at least one perfect dish featuring a secret ingredient or special cooking technique, and it’s these twists on tradition that make all the difference. That’s why this holiday […]