The African American Male Wellness Walk
On Saturday, August 20, the tenth annual African American Male Wellness 5K Walk/Run started at the Warren AME Church at 9:30 a.m. but, as always, the walk was not the only important feature of this […]
Category: Health
The Sojourner’s Truth Health Section
Health Department Announces Probable Cases of Monkeypox in Lucas County
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is working with Ohio Department of Health on investigating two probable cases of monkeypox infection in the county. The individuals have tested positive for Orthopoxvirus in lesion samples while meeting […]
Strategies for Stretching the Food Dollar
By Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor Many are aware of the increase in food costs. Predictions of food price increases for all food (at home and away from home) for 2022 […]
A Young Man’s Experience with Mental Health and Emotions
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC, CCHt, Licensed Mental Health Therapist The Truth Contributor The majority of my clients are females but I do have an astounding number of men who […]
Area Office on Aging Wins Top Honor for Its Innovative Older Adult COVID Vaccination Efforts
Building upon its reputation as being locally known and nationally recognized, the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Oho, Inc. (AOoA) received the first place national Aging Innovation Award for its innovative older adult COVID […]
Health Department Offers COVID-19 Vaccine for All Eligible Ages
Beginning Wednesday, June 29 the COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months to 4 years old will be available at the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department’s downtown clinic on a walk-in basis. The Centers for Disease Control […]
Simple Tips for Mindful Eating
Special to The Truth Mindful eating doesn’t have to be restrictive and you don’t have to give up your favorite foods. “Simply incorporating more foods that are crafted with integrity and align with your values […]
A Mental Health Moment: Anticipatory Grief
By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC, NCC, CCHt, Licensed Mental Health Therapist The Truth Contributor There are many forms of grief which is why it makes it difficult, challenging and unique to each person and […]
Veggie Out
By Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor For the past five years, Green Giant has polled Americans on their favorite vegetables. In 2022, broccoli was listed as America’s favorite vegetable, and it […]
Grace For Such a Time as This: Growing Gardens in the Heat of the Day
By Carla Janell Pattin, PhD The Truth Contributor When I first met Elaine Page in the fall of 2021, I was officially graced with her presence, skill and wisdom. These are all elements needed to […]