Northwest Ohio is bracing for dangerously high temperatures next week. The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department urges everyone to take special precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. “Exposure to excessive heat can pose a serious health
Safe Communities Coalition to Host Buckle Up, Batter Up Press Event
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department’s Safe Communities Coalition and partners are hosting a special event highlighting the life-saving importance of seatbelts. WHO: TLCHD Safe Communities Toledo Mud Hens Ohio State Highway Patrol AAA WHAT: Press event to highlight the importance
Click It or Ticket Event to Highlight Seatbelt Safety
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department’s Traffic Safety program along with community partners are urging everyone to buckle up when they’re riding in a car. WHO: TLCHD Traffic Safety City of Toledo Mayor, Wade Kapszukiewicz Toledo Police Chief, Michael Troendle The
Fight the Bite: Mosquito and Tick Season
With the arrival of mosquito and tick season in Northwest Ohio, the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department reminds the community to take precautions preventing both mosquito and tick bites, which in turn could lead to diseases such as West Nile virus
Health Department Promotes Asthma Efforts in Lucas County
In honor of Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is shining a spotlight on its initiatives surrounding asthma management and challenges faced by children and families. Stock Albuterol Inhaler Program TLCHD collaborates with local school districts,
Traffic Safety Program Hosts AARP Smart Driver™ Course in Sylvania
Toledo-Lucas County Health Department’s Traffic Safety Program is offering the AARP’s Smart Driver™ Course to drivers age 50 and older in Sylvania. WHO: TLCHD’s Traffic Safety Program & AARP WHAT: Smart Driver™ Course WHEN: Thursday, April 11, 2024 Registration: 11:30
Health Department Announces Events for Minority Health Month
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department’s Office on Minority Health is pleased to announce the 37th Annual Minority Health Month. In recognition of this important public health observance, TLCHD and its community partners will be host two events in April: Black
Health Department’s Traffic Safety Program Hosts Senior Driver Events
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department’s Traffic Safety Program is pleased to announce multiple CarFit events for local senior drivers on the following dates: March 18: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Glendale Terrace 3200 Glendale Ave, Toledo OH 43614 April 18:
3rd Annual Mobile Food Truck Roundup
Click Here to Register! When: Wednesday, March 13, 2024; Friday, March 15, 2024; and Wednesday, March 20, 2024. 9am to 3pm. Appointment required! Mobile food truck owners must sign up online before the event to reserve a spot due to
Health Department Reports Elevated Flu Activity
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is reporting a rise in flu-related hospitalizations within the community. The State of Ohio is currently classified as “Very High” for influenza activity. For the week ending 02/10/2024, Ohio reported an increase in outpatient visits
