Each year, hundreds of people in Lucas County die as a result of opioid-related overdose and injury. In remembrance of all who have lost their lives, the Lucas County Opiate Coalition will host a day-long event: WHO: Lucas County Opiate
Health Department to Host Buckle Up, Batter Up Press Event
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department’s Traffic Safety program, along with the Lucas County Safe Communities Coalition, Ohio State Highway Patrol, AAA, and the Toledo Mud Hens, is once again hosting this annual event to highlight the life-saving importance of seatbelt
Health Department Embargoes Sale of Illegally Formulated Kratom Products
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is issuing a public health notice regarding the illegal sale and potential dangers of kratom (also known as Mitragyna speciosa), an unregulated substance linked to serious health concerns. Under current Ohio law, kratom may only
Public Health Advisory: Elevated E. coli Levels in Swan Creek and its Tributaries
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department has issued a public health advisory for Swan Creek and its tributaries – from Eastgate to the Maumee River – due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria detected during recent water testing. The testing
Public Health Advisory: Elevated E. Coli Levels in Delaware Creek
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department has issued a public health advisory for the Delaware Creek due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria detected during recent water testing. The testing was conducted in response to a sewer system failure in
Health Department and Veterans Affairs Team Up to Promote Gun Safety in Our Communities
In recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Day on Friday, June 6, the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is proud to partner with the Toledo VA Outpatient Clinic to promote responsible gun ownership, prevent firearm-related injuries, and emphasize the importance of
Health Department Moves Forward with Purchase of New Facility
The Lucas County Regional Board of Health has submitted a contingent offer to purchase the building at 1933 Spielbusch Avenue from the Diocese of Toledo. This proposed acquisition marks a major milestone in the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department’s plan to
Click It or Ticket Event to Highlight Seatbelt Safety
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department’s Traffic Safety program, along with community partners, is excited to announce the 2025 “Click It or Ticket” Kick-off Event to urge everyone in the community to buckle up when they’re riding in a car. WHO:
Breathe Better, Live Better: May is Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is calling on residents to take simple steps to breathe easier and live healthier. With warmer temperatures, blooming trees, and increased outdoor activity, it’s more important than
Fight the Bite: Mosquito and Tick Season
As mosquito and tick season begins in Northwest Ohio, the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department reminds residents to take steps to prevent bites — and the diseases they can carry, including West Nile virus and Lyme disease. In Ohio, ticks are
