The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department’s Traffic Safety program is hosting a CarFit event for senior drivers in Maumee. WHO: TLCHD’s Traffic Safety WHAT: Event for senior drivers to know if their current personal vehicles “fit” them. WHEN: Tuesday,
Food Facility & Safety Complaints
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is now accepting complaints about food facilities via an online form. To submit information regarding a location’s cleanliness or to report a foodborne illness, you can access the form here.
Location Change for Shots for Tots Clinic On September 5th
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department’s Shots 4 Tots n Teens clinic will be held at an alternative location on September 5th. WHO: TLCHD Shots 4 Tots n Teens WHAT: Immunization clinic for children, birth to 18 years old
Local Office on Minority Health Hosts Health Literacy and Self-Advocacy Event
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department’s Local Office on Minority Health is organizing an educational event to inform the public on navigating the healthcare system. WHO: Toledo-Lucas County Health Department’s Office on Minority Health WHAT: Event to teach local residents
Chalk the Walk Happening Aug. 31
Lucas County Opiate Coalition Hosts Event Honoring International Overdose Awareness Day Last year 221 people died in Lucas County as a result of opioid-related overdose and injury The Lucas County Opiate Coalition will host a day-long event on August 31st,
Health Department Reminds Residents of the Importance of Back-to-School Vaccinations
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department recognizes August as National Immunization Awareness Month and encourages parents to have their children immunized now to avoid being excluded from school. Shots 4 Tots n Teens is an immunization clinic for children from birth
Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses During Extreme Heat Event
Northwest Ohio is expecting dangerously high temperatures later this week. The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is advising all individuals to take special precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. “Exposure to excessive heat can pose
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Event Ahead of German American Festival
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