The Sojourner’s Truth Health Section
As we enter the fall season, the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department would like to remind food operators to obtain a license to sell food at events such as festivals and craft shows. Event coordinators are […]
By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC, LLC The Truth Contributor I can remember the day my mother died in 1985 as if it were yesterday. I was at school eating my brown bag lunch when […]
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced nearly $2.4 million in awards to Ohio to support the White House Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health […]
Mercy Health is hosting two educational events for Medicare beneficiaries. Payer representatives may also be available to answer beneficiary-initiated questions pertaining to Medicare Advantage plans. Event Details What: Educational Event for Medicare Beneficiaries When: Thursday, […]
Special to The Truth State Rep. Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) last week introduced bipartisan legislation with Rep. Haraz Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) to address critical staffing issues in our nursing workforce. This pro-patient, pro-worker legislation will ensure that […]
By Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor What do you mean no meat??? Okay, I hear you! But this nutrition article is about vegetarian awareness month. It is not a challenge to […]
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is focused on keeping the community healthy this flu season. Seasonal flu activity typically occurs between October and May. Annual walk-in flu shot clinics started Sunday, September 24, 2023. The […]
The drive supports students at the Jones Leadership Academy of Business Local organizations are asking for your donations of hygiene products to help students at the Jones Leadership Academy of Business. “Our goal is to […]
Special to The Truth With cold and flu season upon us, it’s time to protect yourself, not only from those seasonal threats, but also from other health risks. “During the holidays, our lives get very […]
By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC, LLC The Truth Contributor There are many boxes to check when a mental health provider is conducting a diagnostic assessment during the first session of a therapy session or […]