Lucas County Opiate Coalition Hosts Event Honoring International Overdose Awareness Day Last year 221 people died in Lucas County as a result of opioid-related overdose and injury The Lucas County Opiate Coalition will host a day-long event on August 31st,
Health Department Reminds Residents of the Importance of Back-to-School Vaccinations
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department recognizes August as National Immunization Awareness Month and encourages parents to have their children immunized now to avoid being excluded from school. Shots 4 Tots n Teens is an immunization clinic for children from birth
Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses During Extreme Heat Event
Northwest Ohio is expecting dangerously high temperatures later this week. The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is advising all individuals to take special precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. “Exposure to excessive heat can pose
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Event Ahead of German American Festival
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department’s Traffic Safety program, along with Ohio Safe Communities and local law enforcement, reminds the community to plan for a safe ride home if drinking alcohol at an event. WHO: TLCHD Traffic Safety, Ohio Safe Communities,
Health Department Hosts Additional Farmers’ Market
The Creating Healthy Communities program at the Health Department is hosting a Farmers’ Market, in addition to the WIC-hosted markets this summer: Thursday, August 24, 2023 Friendship Park Community Center 2930 131st St, Toledo, OH 43611 11:00 AM to 2:00
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Lucas County
A bat collected in Lucas County has tested positive for rabies. This is the first confirmed rabies-positive bat in the county this year. While no one was reported being bitten by the bat, two barn cats who came in contact
Recreational Public Health Advisory In Effect for Lake Erie Beach at Maumee Bay State Park
Due to high levels of Microcystins, the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources have issued a Recreational Public Health Advisory at the Lake Erie Beach at Maumee Bay State Park. People are urged to avoid
Health Department Celebrates August as Breastfeeding Awareness Month
The month of August is recognized as Breastfeeding Awareness Month in Ohio. Research suggests that breastfeeding is a key variable for disease incidence for both mothers and infants. In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Ohio’s breastfeeding
Extreme Heat
The heat index is expected to reach near 100° on Wednesday, July 26. If you must be outside or without air conditioning, stay hydrated, use cool compresses, and take frequent breaks in an air-conditioned area if you can. Find a
Health Department to Host Farmers Markets This Summer
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department encourages community members to purchase and eat fresh fruits and vegetables while they’re in season. To provide easier access to these healthy foods, the Health Department is sponsoring multiple farmers’ markets in front of the
