The Sojourner’s Truth Health Section
By Candice Harrison Special to The Truth In a bold step toward health equity and community empowerment, the newly founded Empowered Wellness Foundation Inc. is hosting its inaugural “Rise and Thrive” Community Health and Wellness […]
Sixty years ago last week, the Medicaid and Medicare Act was signed into law. However, Ohio’s entire Republican congressional delegation recently voted for the largest cut to Medicaid in history. Every Ohio Republican owns the […]
By Dr. Hope Mitchell, MD The Truth Contributor For many, it starts slowly. First, more strands than usual. Then, a little too much hair in the comb. Next, breakage around the edges or top of […]
By Patrice Powers-Barker, Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor It’s summertime and plants are ripening. What are the easiest ways you can enjoy a rainbow of vegetables? The following highlights are on […]
Wednesday, July 23 Strategies for Reducing Heat Islands in the Junction Neighborhood Action Planning Workshop 500 Local, 2821 Nebraska Ave 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pickleball Clinic Highland Park, 1737 South Ave. 6 p.m. – […]
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC, LLC The Truth Contributor — a time dedicated to spotlighting the mental health challenges uniquely affecting the Black community. As a licensed clinical mental health […]
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter If skin could talk, Dr. Hope Mitchell would be its favorite listener. Hope Mitchell, MD, is the founder and medical director of Mitchell Dermatology, where she has been helping […]
By Alexandria Leatherberry The Truth Reporter On Saturday, June 14, the gym of Western Toledo Preparatory Academy was filled with parents and their children for a Father’s Day celebration led by Devonte Pratt. The celebration […]
By Alexandria Leatherberry The Truth Reporter On June 21, 2025, the Toledo Alumni of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. chapter held a wellness workshop at Mott community college. The organization gathered resources and scheduled activities to […]
By Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor It’s hot! Are you drinking enough water? Are you eating foods to help you stay healthy and hydrated? Foods that typically provide the highest water […]