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
Board of Health Announces Health Commissioner, Deputy Health Commissioner
The Lucas County Regional Board of Health is pleased to announce the appointments of Karim Baroudi, MPH, REHS to the position of Health Commissioner, and Shannon Jones, MBA, MPH to the position of Deputy Health Commissioner. TLCHD is looking forward
Condom Use More Important Than Ever
As we approach Valentine’s Day and National Condom Day, the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department reminds the community that condom use is vital to stopping the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV and syphilis. Northwest Ohio recently reached a
Health Department Reminds Residents to Take Precautions to Avoid Norovirus
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is reminding the community that norovirus is common this time of year. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, body aches, and sometimes a mild fever. People typically become ill 24 to 48 hours after
New Board of Health Leadership
During its January meeting, the Lucas County Regional Health District’s Board of Health elected its new leaders for 2024. The Board voted for Dr. Johnathon Ross to serve as President, and Barb Sarantou as Vice President for her second year
