Heat Up the Soup
By Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor As the days turn shorter and cooler, it’s a great time to add some healthy, hearty meals based on a bowl of hot soup. Soups […]
Category: Health
The Sojourner’s Truth Health Section
Cuts to Health and Nutrition Services May Be Putting Babies at Risk
Special to The Truth Among the many implications of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” signed into law this past July 4, are cuts to health and nutrition benefits for millions of Americans, which could […]
A Bubbly Bounce Back: F45 Coach Celebrates Birthday With Free Trampoline Class
By Alexandria Leatherberry The Truth Reporter Destiny Oshodin brought celebration and bounce Saturday to F45 Training at 4204 W. Sylvania with a free class and mimosas in honor of the fitness coach’s birthday. The high-energy […]
Heal Together 5K: Celebrating Warriors, Families, and Community
By Carla Thomas The Truth Reporter On Saturday, September 20th, Ottawa Park was filled with energy, music and unity as the community gathered for the Heal Together Race for Sickle Cell 5K. The event featured […]
COMMUNITY INPUT TO DIRECT OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS FOR PREVENTION AND RECOVERY
Lucas County Residents Can Help Decide How Opioid Settlement Funds Are Spent Toledo, OH, September 16, 2025— The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board is calling on all community members to participate in a vital […]
Preparing Pre-Teens and Teens for the Classroom Includes Immunizations
Special to The Truth Young people ages seven to 18 are busy checking off their back-to-school or college lists. Visiting their pediatrician or family doctor to get up to date on immunizations should be part […]
Suicide Prevention Awareness
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC, LLC The Truth Contributor September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the serious issue of mental health, raise awareness, and offer […]
Healthy Aging in Melanin-Rich Skin: The Power of Self-Care
By Hope Mitchell, MD The Truth Contributor It often starts with a glance in the mirror. A patient will come to me, gently touch her cheek, and say, “Dr. Mitchell, I don’t really see wrinkles, […]
Hunger Action Month
By Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor During September, Hunger Action Month, many community organizations across the state and country will help raise awareness and continue the work they do throughout the […]
Neighborhood Health Association Launches a Mobile Health Care Unit
The Truth Staff Neighborhood Health Association (NHA) held a ribbon cutting ceremony to announce the official opening of its state-of-the art mobile health unit on Wednesday August 20. The Neighborhood Health Association (NHA) operates 16 […]