The Sojourner’s Truth Health Section
By Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor It’s back-to-school time and although we might be focused on kids’ lunches, packing a lunch for ourselves can be a cost-saving strategy. The following tips […]
I walked into the middle of a conversation the other day and was asked what my advice would be to someone trying to lose weight or get in shape. First, you must understand the difference […]
By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter The African American Wellness Agency and Toledo-based volunteers organized a Black wellness event on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Jesup W. Scott High School. Participants received a warm welcome […]
Health Partners of Western Ohio is ready to serve families at the School-Based Health Centers. Make sure to schedule your well-child visit to stay up to date on immunizations as the new school year is […]
As a new school year begins and students prepare to hit the books, their parents are bracing for the inevitable wave of back-to-school germs. To avoid back-to-school bugs, Mercy Health encourages parents to take proactive […]
Mercy Health physician are reminding adults that while this is usually a time of year when we think through back -to-school vaccines, adult immunizations are just as crucial in safeguarding health and preventing disease. “Adult […]
Special to The Truth A new school year brings with it fresh opportunity, excitement, and, sometimes, anxiety for parents and students. Medical experts say that addressing health-related issues can help make for a stress-free back-to-school […]
ProMedica will offer the following community events in August: August 7, 2024 – Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group – The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group is supported by the National MS Society. The support group […]
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC The Truth Contributor “The stigma of mental health in Black communities is a heavy burden, often leaving individuals without the support they need and vulnerable […]
By Patrice Powers-Barker, Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor Sneak some squash in your menu this month. The most common types of summer squash are scallop (or patty pan), yellow crookneck, yellow […]