Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in America’s Classrooms
Special to The Truth While the rollout of the vaccine has been a relief for the nation’s teachers, many of whom have been working in-person on and off since the start of the pandemic, […]
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Rep. Hicks-Hudson Co-sponsors Resolution to Declare Racism a Public Health Crisis
Resolution provides meaningful actions to address racial health disparities, dismantle systemic racism in Ohio Special to The Truth Last week, State Rep. Paula Hicks-Hudson (D-Toledo) signed on as a co-sponsor to House Democratic priority legislation […]
My COVID-19 Action Plan: How to Cope When the Virus Hits Home
By Sonja Bartolome, M.D. Internal Medicine – Pulmonary Disease UT Southwestern Medical Center Special to The Truth In a pandemic, even when you do everything right, viruses can still find a way into your home. […]
Water Equity Toledo Applauds City of Toledo for Continuing Moratorium on Residential Water Shutoffs
Last week, the Ohio EPA’s March 31 order prohibiting public water utilities from shutting off and restoring water service to homes due to inability to pay will end. Water Equity Toledo applauds the City of […]
Johnson’s Produce Market Still Serving the Central City
In the heart of the city, Nebraska Avenue at Pulaski, stands a sight not common in inner-city neighborhoods anymore – a produce market – Johnson’s Produce Market. In a building constructed about eight years ago, […]
Health Care and Hardships: Navigating the Financial Impact of COVID 19
By Megan Davis The Truth Contributor It started with a headache. Suzette Cowell had to travel to Washington for work and encountered a young lady who said she hadn’t been feeling well. Returning home, […]
COVID-19 Update: School Guidelines, Public Health Advisory System
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. *K-12 SCHOOL GUIDANCE:* Governor DeWine today announced new guidance for resuming school […]
A Mental Health Moment: Your Life Purpose…. We All Have One
By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPC, NCC, Licensed Mental Health Therapist Guest Column This year, 2020, worldwide has caused much undue stress, worry, panic and exasperated other struggles faced such as depression, anxiety and addictions. […]