The Health Department’s Local Office on Minority Health is proud to present the 38^th Annual Minority Health Month’s planned events throughout April.

	Spring Into Health Literacy
	Thursday, April 10 – 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
	Kent Branch Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd, Toledo, OH 43610

Health literacy refers to the ability to locate, comprehend, and apply health information to make informed decisions, navigate medical appointments, understand patient rights, and more. MaryAnn Nicolay from Ohio Health Literacy Partners will lead an educational session on this important topic. Additionally, Mercy Community Health Nurses will be available to offer blood pressure and glucose screenings for community members. Attendees can also enjoy refreshments and participate in a raffle with exciting prizes.

	Take Care of the Earth and You TOO!
	Saturday, April 12 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
	Toledo Grows, 900 Oneida Toledo, OH 43608

This event will highlight clean living, non-toxic products, herb cultivation and use, composting, and recycling, along with a guided greenhouse tour. Attendees can take part in family-friendly projects, create healthy snacks, and plant seeds. The event will also feature gift basket raffles and exciting giveaways.

	Healthy Kids Day
	Saturday, April 26 – 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
	Wayman Palmer YMCA, 200 E. Bancroft St, Toledo, OH 43620

With a central focus on children, families will have access to resources for nutrition, mental well-being, physical movement, and more wellness topics. This event will also include fun activities such as bounce houses and a rock-climbing wall. Food will be provided.

	Dia de Los Niños (Children’s Day or Day of the Child)
	Wednesday, April 30 – 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
	The Believe Center, 1 Aurora L. Gonzalez Dr, Toledo, OH 43609

This family-focused event will center on children and offer valuable resources on nutrition, mental health, education, and more, provided by local specialty agencies. Complimentary food will be available for attendees.