Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, is urging Ohioans to take extra precautions when handling fruits and vegetables to help prevent cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal …

  With the recent heavy rains, the Toledo Lucas County Health Department says we can expect more mosquitoes in our area.  As area residents clean up flooded areas, protect …

A new survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds young adults are missing the health benefits of having a primary care doctor. The national poll of 1,006 adults …

The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Seneca, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wyandot Counties and the Huron County Mental Health and Addiction Services Board have merged to create the five-county …

During its May 20 meeting, the Mercy Health - St. Charles Hospital Auxiliary donated $43,454 to the Emergency Department to support furniture refurbishment. The next meeting of the Auxiliary is …

Mercy Health - St. Charles Hospital announced the launch of its new Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab (ICR) program, a comprehensive and scientifically proven approach to heart health that …

The holiday season, from Halloween to Christmas, is a time filled with joy, tradition and togetherness. It can also challenge our routines, especially when it comes to health and wellness. Between …

 Mercy Health’s mobile mammography unit has several visits scheduled in October. The unit is customized for patient convenience and delivers 3D mammograms to women age 40 and older. …

Health care screenings save untold numbers of lives each year. Screenings can uncover potentially life-threatening issues in their infancy. Such is often the case with cancer screenings, which are …

 Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums has been awarded the Certified Autism Center (CAC) designation from The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education …

Prevent Blindness Ohio (PBO) has once again declared October as Contact Lens Safety Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 45 million people in the United …

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Reports show that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. And while it is common, there are still challenges …

Andy’s Army Canine Cancer Project will hold its 12th Dog Walk on Sunday, Sept. 21,  from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Three Meadows Park, 300 Three Meadows Dr., Perrysburg. The event will be held rain or shine.

In our busy lives, it’s easy to overlook how significantly our habits inf6luence our long-term health. What we eat, how we move, sleep and handle stress all play a key role in our metabolic health.

Jake & Cooper’s Bark Park has announced the kickoff of the third year of its “Tough Topics in a Safe Space” informal discussion series.

Prevent Blindness Ohio has declared September as Sports Eye Safety Month.

September is National Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross Northern Ohio Region urges everyone to protect their loved ones by getting their households ready now.

Health department clinics for Sept. 1, 2025.

Health department clinics for Ottawa County on Aug. 25.

 As the school bells get ready to ring and back-to-school shopping is under way, it’s time for families to shift gears from summer fun to school-year routines.