The Sojourner’s Truth Health Section
By Alexandria Leatherberry The Truth Reporter The Scott Center for Observation, Treatment and Transition held its second 5k walk/run to raise awareness of Sickle Cell Disease and honor those who have navigated living with Sickle […]
Special to The Truth As you age, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll eventually develop high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. In fact, according to one study, about 60 percent of people get hypertension […]
A Mental Health Moment When Help Exists but People Still Cannot Get Help By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC (OH), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor The Truth Contributor Toledo needs a more candid conversation about Black […]
By Dr. Hope Mitchell, MD The Truth Contributor It’s Alopecia Awareness Month. One of the biggest misconceptions I hear is, “I have alopecia.” While that may be true, alopecia simply means hair loss. It is […]
By Suzanne Saggese, OSU Extension The Truth Contributor Figuring out what to eat seems like a chore, doesn’t it? Grocery costs keep rising and we’re trying to purchase food that we like but stay within […]
By Alexandria Leatherberry The Truth Reporter Amongst alumni returning to Scott High School, the historic landmark was the check point for free wellness screens, community resources and the Black Men’s Wellness 5k finish line. The […]
By Alexandria Leatherberry The Truth Reporter The Wayman Palmer YMCA filled with community members ready to serve and partake in the Rise and Thrive Health Fair. The second year of the health fair was held […]
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist As August arrives, many families in Toledo are preparing for a new school year while squeezing in the last days […]
Special to The Truth Healthcare is expensive. Families feel it every time they pay an insurance premium, pick up a prescription, open a medical bill, or put off care because of worries about the cost. […]
By Dr. Hope Mitchell, MD The Truth Contributor It’s Hair Loss Awareness Month. One of the most common questions I hear from patients is, “Will my hair grow back?” The answer depends on identifying what […]