Mental Health and Female Veterans
By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC, LLC The Truth Contributor Women have been serving in the U.S. armed forces for over 200 years in numerous roles and numerous conflicts. Just 10 years ago, in 2013, […]
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The Sojourner’s Truth Health Section
Take Charge of Tomorrow
By Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor In the month of November, communities seek to bring attention to diabetes as a way to learn more, support others, and take steps to prevent […]
NHA Workshop Introduces Area Caregivers to Resources
The Truth Staff On Wednesday, October 11, Neighborhood Health Association (NHA) held a free workshop for grandparents and kinship caregivers raising children. “Superheroes Need Support, Too” was the title of the resource workshop held at […]
TLCHD Reminds Event Coordinators and Vendors of Temporary Food Licensing Requirements
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]