The month of August is recognized as Breastfeeding Awareness Month in Ohio. Research suggests that breastfeeding is a key variable for disease incidence for both mothers and infants. In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Ohio’s breastfeeding
Extreme Heat
The heat index is expected to reach near 100° on Wednesday, July 26. If you must be outside or without air conditioning, stay hydrated, use cool compresses, and take frequent breaks in an air-conditioned area if you can. Find a
Health Department to Host Farmers Markets This Summer
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department encourages community members to purchase and eat fresh fruits and vegetables while they’re in season. To provide easier access to these healthy foods, the Health Department is sponsoring multiple farmers’ markets in front of the
TLCHD Requests Food Vendor Cooperation for Temporary Licenses
With the official start of the summer season upon us, and festival season in full swing, the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department would like to remind operators of food trucks that they must obtain a license to sell food. If a
Board of Health Announces
Interim Health Commissioner
During a special meeting of the Lucas County Regional Board of Health on Thursday, May 4, board members voted to appoint Shannon Jones, MBA, MPH to serve as interim leader of the department. Her appointment is effective Monday, May 8
Health Commissioner Dr. Eric Zgodzinski Announces Retirement
After 22 years of public health service in Lucas County, the last seven as Health Commissioner, Dr. Eric Zgodzinski announced plans to retire June 1, 2023. The announcement was made at the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department’s Board of Health meeting
Announcement of Second Annual Mobile Food Truck Roundup
TLCHD and Toledo Fire and Rescue are once again offering this free and convenient event for local food truck operators to get their fire inspections, food license renewals, permits, and other financial essentials in one place, while only taking their
Board of Health Announces New Board Members
The Lucas County Regional Board of Health welcomed two new members during the February meeting, Cheryl Crowder and Sonia Flunder-McNair. Cheryl Crowder, RN, BSN, currently serves as the Director of Social Determinants of Health Clinical Applications at ProMedica. Cheryl also
Health Department Reports Rise in Norovirus Cases
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department has been notified of a rise in norovirus cases. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, body aches, and sometimes a mild fever. People typically become ill 24 to 48 hours after exposure to the
Board of Health Announces New President and Vice President
During the Lucas County Regional Board of Health’s January meeting, board members elected a new President and Vice President for the 2023 year. Paul J. Komisarek was elected as the Board of Health President and Barbara Sarantou was elected as