Toledo Lucas County Health Department

TLCHD Closed for Good Friday
2023-04-07 | OH
In observance of Good Friday, the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is closed. Normal business will resume Monday, April 10, 2023.

NMHM Community Wellness Celebration
2023-04-07 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Metroparks Glass Pavilion, 983 Front St., Toledo, OH, 43605
In Celebration of National Minority Health Month, Urban Wholistics Presents the NMHM Community Wellness Celebration.
The NMHM Community Wellness Celebration is to bring awareness about the health disparities going on right in our backyard and how Urban Wholistics & its partners are moving forward in addressing these issues by educating, mentoring, and servicing minority groups in the Greater Toledo area. Find more information and register here.

Traffic Safety at the Walleye
2023-04-15 19:00 - 21:30 | Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
A representative from TLCHD will be on hand to talk about distracted driving and roundabouts, as well as Click it or Ticket, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, Watch Out for Motorcycles and Stay Alive Don’t Text and Drive.

Participants can use our Drunk Buster goggles to experience the different levels of intoxication or sleepy driving.
Learn more about our Traffic Safety program here.

Think Fast - Traffic Safety
2023-04-18 00:00 | OH
Toledo-Lucas County Health Department’s Traffic Safety Coordinator, along with the Think Fast program, will teach St. Ursula students about driving safety at a special assembly.

Mock Crash Event
2023-04-20 09:30 - 10:30 | St. John’s Jesuit High School, 5901 Airport Hwy, Toledo, OH, 43615
The students at St. John’s Jesuit High School will see the outcomes of a crash involving drunk teen drivers, ahead of the school’s prom the following weekend. The goal of the event is to raise awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence, as teens are making plans for prom night. The event is for St. John’s students only.

Drug Take Back Day
2023-04-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Seaway Marketplace, 1707 Cherry St., Toledo, OH, 43608

WIC Breastfeeding Clinic
2023-04-24 09:00 - 15:00 | Nexus Healthcare, 1415 Jefferson Avenue, Toledo, OH, 43604
Community health workers are invited to this series of training. Please reserve a spot for ONE SESSION ONLY. Lunch will be provided for all.
Find more information and register here.

Children's Health and Wellness Symposium
2023-04-26 09:30 - 13:00 | Wildwood Ward Pavilion, 4830 W. Central Ave., Toledo, OH, 43615
This symposium will take place on Wednesday, April 26th from 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM at the Wildwood Ward Pavilion 4830 W. Central Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43615 (East Entrance is located on Central Avenue west of Corey Road). Our Keynote presentation will be on Counter-ACEs/ACEs Resiliency and will be presented by the FACES program at Harbor. The full agenda will be available soon. Registration is required as we have limited space.

Please register here: https://forms.office.com/r/Xx6uaChweg

Board of Health Meeting
2023-04-27 08:30 | Toledo Lucas County Public Library, 325 Michigan Street, Toledo, OH, 43604
Regular meetings of the Lucas County Regional Board of Health are held on the 4th Thursday of every month at 8:30 AM at the Lucas County Public Library at 325 N Michigan Street, Toledo, OH 43604 in the Large Glass Conference room on the first floor.

Street Survival
2023-04-29 08:00 - 16:00 | Owens EMS Training Facility, 30150 Tracy Rd, Walbridge, OH, 43465
A safe-driving program for teen drivers to have hands-on experience and learn the tools to become smarter, safe drivers. Real-world situations will teach teen drivers car safety and how to control their vehicle in various situations, including skid control, emergency lane change, and abnormal vehicle behavior.
Lunch will be provided for students and their parents. Parents are welcome to bring a chair to relax while observing. This event is rain or shine.
Register here.

Minority Health Expo
2023-04-29 09:00 - 14:00 | Frederick Douglass Center, 1001 Indiana Avenue, Toledo, OH, 43607, United States

National Bike to School Day
2023-05-03 | OH
Bike & Roll to School Day invites participants to celebrate the joy of active commuting while building a sense of community and school spirit. More info here.

Traffic Safety at the Mud Hens
2023-05-03 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., Toledo, OH, 43604
Our Traffic Safety Coordinator will be at the game to promote safe driving habits and educate on the dangers of impaired and distracted driving. Find more information on our Traffic Safety program here:

Kids Don't Come with Instructions!
2023-05-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Kent Branch Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo, OH, 43610, United States

Mock Crash at Bowsher High School
2023-05-10 09:15 - 10:30 | Bowsher high School, 2200 Arlington Ave, Toledo, OH, 43614
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is partnering with local agencies to hold an educational event for Bowsher High School students to experience the aftermath of a car crash involving a drunk driver.
This event comes just a few days before Bowsher’s prom. It will include a mock car crash, a simulated 911 call, and emergency response, the use of a hearse from Newcomer Funeral Home, and a mock funeral.
TLCHD and its partners want to ensure that everyone is safe on the roads by educating teen drivers about the dangers and outcomes of driving under the influence.
This event is for students of Bowsher High School.

Pajama Party Presented by Swaddler's
2023-05-13 13:00 - 15:00 | ProMedica Ebeid Institute, 1806 Madison Ave., Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
Hosted by Certified Community Health Workers Mary Peavy and Troy Mason.

This will be a “Teachable Pajama Party” themed around ABCD Safe Sleep practices. For those attending please complete Safe Sleep Ambassador training prior to, receiving your Certificate of Completion at the Event.

Requirement: Anyone who is pregnant or has a child under the age of 1.
Reserve your spot here.

Bike Safety Fair
2023-05-15 15:00 - 19:00 | Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 1155 Larc Ln., Toledo, OH, 43614

Salvation Army Luncheon
2023-05-18 11:30 - 13:30 | The Venues, 540 S St Clair St, Toledo, OH, 43604
Live entertainment and lunch are provided. RSVP by May 11th to Laura.henthorn@use.salvationarmy.org or call 419-241-1138 ext 105.

Traffic Safety at Fifth Third Field
2023-05-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., Toledo, OH, 43604
Our Traffic Safety coordinator will be present to share driving safety information with visitors at the UT vs. BGSU baseball game. Click here to learn more about our Traffic Safety program.

Getting Healthy Zone Toledo Youth Summer Showcase
2023-05-20 | Joe E. Brown Park, 150 W Oakland St, Toledo, OH, 43608
Safety and education for families. More info to come!

Baby Block Party
2023-05-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Frederick Douglass Center, 1001 Indiana Avenue, Toledo, OH, 43607, United States
Community organization resource tables, safe sleep demonstration, yoga, a panel to speak about infant mortality and ways to help mothers, a station for attendees to retrieve free baby items, and more.

Car Care & Facts Fair
2023-05-21 10:00 - 14:00 | 4900 N McCord Rd, 4900 N McCord RD, Sylvania, OH, 43560
Find more information here.

Board of Health Meeting
2023-05-25 08:30 | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 740 N Superior St, Toledo, OH, 43604
Regular meetings of the Lucas County Regional Board of Health are held on the 4th Thursday of every month at 8:30 AM.

Buckle Up, Batter Up
2023-05-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., Toledo, OH, 43604
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department’s Safe Communities Coalition, along with community partners, is hosting a press event to raise awareness of the importance of seatbelt use.
Seatbelts play an essential role in vehicle crashes. They have decreased the severity of injuries and have prevented countless deaths. The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department and its partners want to share how the simple act of buckling a seatbelt can make the difference between life and death.
This event will take place before the Toledo Mud Hens game against Rochester, scheduled for 6:35 pm. Guests will learn statistics from the Ohio State Highway Patrol and Lucas County Safe Communities. A Saved by the Belt award recipient will be there to give their firsthand story of survival. The event will also include a color guard performance. State Patrol cruisers will be lined up outside the field, and OSHP troopers will throw the first pitch.

TLCHD Closed for Memorial Day
2023-05-29 | OH
In observance of Memorial Day, the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is closed. Normal business will resume Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

Summer Meals Kickoff
2023-06-01 11:30 - 13:00 | Wayman Palmer YMCA, 200 E. Bancroft St, Toledo, OH, 43620
The event is free, but reservations are required and can be made here. You MUST register by May 26!

Storybook Festival 2023
2023-06-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Waite High School, 301 Morrison Dr, Toledo, OH, 43605
The East Toledo Family Center presents the Annual Storybook Festival 2023 and is extending an invitation to your organization to join on June 3, 2023, from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Waite High School.
The goal of the event is to provide a fun-filled day, raising awareness for the importance of literacy while connecting families to their local community agencies.
This is a free event for families.

MIND + BODY Youth Wellness Program - Nature Scavenger Hunt
2023-06-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Jamie Farr Park, 2140 N Summit St, Toledo, OH, 43611
Embark on an exhilarating adventure in Jamie Farr Park with our nature-themed scavenger hunt! Explore the wonders of nature as you navigate through lush trails and hidden treasures, fostering a deep appreciation for the environment. Engage with friends and sharpen your observation skills, create lasting memories while immersing yourself in the beauty of Toledo’s natural surroundings. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with nature, challenge yourself, and embark on an unforgettable scavenger hunt experience.
Reserve your spot here!

Kidsapalooza at the Toledo Zoo
2023-06-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, OH, 43609
Celebrate National Children’s Day at the Zoo with all the fun we can fit in one day!
Have a blast with character meet & greets, strolling & pop-up magic shows, animal feeds, Keeper talks, inflatables, musical entertainment, and more!
Safe Kids Greater Toledo will be here with lots of activities to raise awareness on keeping kids safe at home, on the road, and at play!
More info here
