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
TLCHD Requests Food Vendor Cooperation for Temporary Licenses
With the official start of the summer season upon us, and festival season in full swing, the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department would like to remind operators of food trucks that they must obtain a license to sell food. If a
Board of Health Announces
Interim Health Commissioner
During a special meeting of the Lucas County Regional Board of Health on Thursday, May 4, board members voted to appoint Shannon Jones, MBA, MPH to serve as interim leader of the department. Her appointment is effective Monday, May 8
Health Commissioner Dr. Eric Zgodzinski Announces Retirement
After 22 years of public health service in Lucas County, the last seven as Health Commissioner, Dr. Eric Zgodzinski announced plans to retire June 1, 2023. The announcement was made at the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department’s Board of Health meeting