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
Health Department Announces New Efforts to Ensure Food Service Compliance
With over 3,000 food service establishments across Lucas County, the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department (TLCHD) plays a critical role in ensuring that food is prepared and served in safe, clean, and healthy conditions. In line with its commitment to public
Getting to 1 Coalition to Host Quarterly Meeting: Fathers & Reducing Infant Mortality
The Getting to 1 Coalition is proud to announce its upcoming quarterly meeting, which will spotlight the essential and often underrecognized role of fathers in reducing infant mortality and supporting the healthy development of their children. The Coalition invites the
Health Department’s Office of Environmental Health: Temporary Closure Notice for Statewide Training
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department’s Office of Environmental Health (635 N. Erie St., Toledo) will be temporarily closed from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Monday, April 14 through Thursday, April 17, 2025, due to mandatory statewide training for new inspection
Health Department Announces New Board of Health Leadership
The Toledo Lucas County Health Department is delighted to announce the newly elected Board of Health leadership team of Barb Sarantou, President, and Amr Elaskary, Vice President, as they step into their new roles. Mrs. Sarantou and Mr. Elaskary bring
Health Department Announces Events for Minority Health Month
The Health Department’s Local Office on Minority Health is proud to present the 38th 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
Health Department’s Traffic Safety Program Hosts Roundabout Training Events
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department’s Traffic Safety Program, in partnership with the Lucas County Engineer’s Office, the City of Toledo, and Toledo Driving Schools, is pleased to announce roundabout training events for local drivers on the following dates: March 24:
