Toledo Summer Activities
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. – […]
Category: Health
The Sojourner’s Truth Health Section
July Is Black Mental Health Awareness Month
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 […]
Hope in Every Shade: The Dermatologist Who Sees Us All
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 […]
Youth Basketball Camp Takes the Court For Father’s Day Celebration
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 […]
Wellness with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Toledo Alumni at Mott Library
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 […]
Cool Eating for Hot Summer
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 […]
Are Any of Us Really Ready for Fire Season?
By Ben Jealous Guest Column The smoke has already arrived. This past week, thick plumes from wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan have drifted into the US, triggering air quality alerts across the Midwest. Cities like […]
Mercy Health’s Mobile Mammography Van visits area locations
As Mercy Health continues to evolve to better meet the needs of our patients and community, we are pleased to announce the region’s first mobile mammography unit has visits scheduled throughout the region. The mobile […]
Protein Is Vital to Well Being
By Ryan Rollison The Truth Health Contributor Protein is a vital part of your fat loss and muscle retention. When it comes to effective fat loss, many people focus solely on cutting calories or increasing exercise. […]
How Dysfunctional Family Patterns Affect Mental Health in the Black Community
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC, LLC The Truth Contributor To begin to understand dysfunction, let’s look at a few examples of what that means for families. Dysfunction for families can […]