Fuel for the Future
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 […]
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The Sojourner’s Truth Health Section
Fast Facts to Stay Healthy This Flu Season
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 […]
Toledo City Council Funds $50k Program to Train, Accredit, and Promote LGBTQ+ Affirming Health Care Providers
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 […]
A Mental Health Moment – Attachment Styles
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 […]
“Let’s Talk About It”
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 […]
UTMC Completes Record 200 Kidney Transplants in 2022
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 […]
How To Choose the Best Weight Loss Plan for Your 2023 Goals
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 […]
Happy New Year From Ryan!
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 […]
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
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 […]
Easy, Healthy, Cost-Effective Eating
By Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor Even if you do not make New Year’s resolutions, there is something about the new year that encourages us to pause, reflect and realign our […]