The Sojourner’s Truth Health Section
The Lucas County Regional Board of Health welcomed two new members during the February meeting, Cheryl Crowder and Sonia Flunder-McNair. Cheryl Crowder, RN, BSN, currently serves as the Director of Social Determinants of Health Clinical […]
By Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor “Fuel for the Future.” is the theme of National Nutrition Month. It’s the time when we are encouraged to learn about making informed food choices […]
Special to The Truth December through March is peak influenza (flu) season. While common, flu is a potentially serious and highly contagious respiratory illness. This winter, a new American Lung Association campaign funded by CLS […]
Special to The Truth Toledo City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, to fund the three-year Affirmative and Inclusive LGBTQ+ Action Plan created by Equality Toledo and Solace Health & Wellness with a […]
By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC, Licensed Mental Health Therapist The Truth Contributor From the womb to the tomb is a quote that can be very fitting in many cases. When a child is growing […]
By Fonda J. Royster, DV Resource Specialist, Family Court Services Guest Column Teen Dating Violence, also known as “TDV,” is an increasing public health crisis, especially in Lucas County. Talking around it or avoiding the […]
Special to The Truth The University of Toledo Medical Center completed a record 200 successful kidney transplants in 2022 while maintaining its status as one of the fastest kidney transplant programs in the country. “These […]
Special to The Truth It’s that time of year again when many Americans make the resolution to lose weight and start a healthier routine. This year in particular, with the pandemic largely behind us, many […]
It looks like it’s that time of year again to set your plans in motion for a better you. As in past articles that I have shared with you I must begin by saying, once […]
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC, CCHtLicensed Mental Health Therapist The Truth Contributor Happy New Year! As we are just a few days into a new year, most of us have […]