Happy, Healthy 2022 to You!
By Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor Dear friends, I know this is “easier said than done” but your health is worth it! I will not give a list of New Year […]
Category: Health
The Sojourner’s Truth Health Section
New Efforts Are Helping Close the Eye Care Gap for Children
Special to The Truth Healthy eyesight is critical for educational success. Studies show that children with vision impairment can experience lower educational achievement and self-esteem levels than their normally-sighted peers. This is why it’s important […]
Ella P. Stewart Academy for Girls, November 2021 Student of the Month: Amya Roberson
By Diana Patton, Social Justice Advocate The Truth Contributor The sixth-grade students at the Ella P. Student Academy (“Ella”) were asked “Which Wolf They Are Feeding?” and they were read this poem: A Cherokee elder […]
Local Alzheimer’s Caregiver Mission is to Let Other Caregivers Know They are Not Alone
Pamela Anderson has been a caregiver for a large part of her life. Her primary mission is to keep her mother, who is in the final stages of Alzheimer’s, healthy, happy and safe. Another mission […]
Avoiding the Holiday Blues
By Alphonso Gibbs, Jr., LCSW-C, LICSW, Advisory Board Member Men’s Health Network Guest Column Well, here we are again, the last few weeks of the year. Those weeks that include Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s—collectively […]
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 […]
Families Impacted by Alzheimer’s or Other Dementia Can Enjoy the Holiday Season Using Alzheimer’s Association Tips
Special to The Truth While holidays can be a joyous time for many families, they can be especially challenging for families affected by Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Caregivers may become overwhelmed trying to maintain traditions […]
90 Day Mental Health Challenge….Coming to Close 2021
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPC, NCC, CCHt, Licensed Mental Health Therapist The Truth Contributor Dear readers, we are down to the 30- day count of our 90- day mental […]
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I am trying to build my arms bigger and I’m a little confused on which exercises are the best for me to do. I’ve read the magazines and they all say something different. What should […]
Cheers! What’s on Your Holiday Drink Menu?
By Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor When it comes to the wintertime season and the end of the year with events and parties, there are many reminders about what NOT to […]