Beyond Grief: What to Do When Someone Dies at Home
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 […]
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HRSA Invests Nearly $2.4 Million to Address Maternal Mortality and Improve Maternal Health in Ohio
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 to host Educational Event for Medicare Beneficiaries
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, […]
Rep. Rogers Introduces Workforce and Safe Patient Care Act to End Critical Nursing Home Staffing Issues
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 […]
Vegetarian Awareness Month
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 […]
Health Department Announces Annual Flu Shot Clinics
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 […]
Hygiene Product Donation Drive Has Already Started
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 […]
This Fall, Older Adults Should Protect Their Health
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 […]
Youth Suicide….. A Mental Health Moment (Part 2)
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 […]
ProMedica Community Events in September and October
ProMedica will offer the following community events in September and October: September 17, 2023 – BE FAST 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk – The BE FAST 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk will be […]