Press Releases - Health


May 17

How to Prevent a Stroke in Your Life

As part of the St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Speaker's Bureau Series, Dr. Sharleen Suico, MD, a board certified Physiatrist, specializing in Musculoskeletal medicine, joint & arthritis pain, myofascial pain, spasticity, spinal cord injury, ...

Posted By: Brian Grinonneau | Category: Health



May 11

Light Up Your Life: Igniting Sustainable Health and Happiness

Get ready to embark on a life-changing journey of health and happiness with the launch of "Light Up Your Life," an innovative 10-week group coaching program designed to empower women to unleash their full potential. Led by National Board Certified ...

Posted By: Kristina Molnar | Category: Health



May 03

Adopt America Network's Home for Good 5K!

Adopt America Network is celebrating 40 years of uniting families. AAN believes evry child deserves a family and connects children waiting in foster care with permanent families before, during, and after the family is united. To help celebrate we ...

Posted By: Paula Mariano | Category: Health



Mar 13

Prayer and Well-being: a spiritual adventure

FREE lecture: Prayer and Well-being: a spiritual adventure Monday, May 1 at 7:00pm Ward Pavilion, Wildwood - Metroparks Toledo 4830 W. Central Ave. (Bridge OUT between Reynolds & Corey), Toledo, Ohio During this FREE lecture, explore ...

Posted By: Jacqueline Dieball | Category: Health



Feb 15

Therapist Brings Emotional Wellness Education to the Community.

"Bringing the Couch to the Community" is a service LIFEWORTHY, LLC is offering to the community to meet the high demand for therapeutic needs. As reported by the state, the need for behavioral health services has increased by 353% from 2013-2019, ...

Posted By: Juanita Pettaway | Category: Health



Jan 27

Braden UMC to Host Mind, Body & Soul Health Fair

Braden United Methodist Church to host Mind, Body & Soul Health Fair Toledo, OH- Braden United Methodist Church will present a community health wellness fair on Saturday, February 11th from 9-3 pm in the church auditorium located at 4725 Dorr ...

Posted By: Braden UMC Communications | Category: Health



Jan 18

Wellaroma Natural Products and Organic Tea Lounge Celebrates First Anniversary

PERRYSBURG, OH, January 18, 2022 – After opening amid a global pandemic, Wellaroma retail store is celebrating its first anniversary. The Perrysburg-based, female-founded shop opened a brick-and-mortar location at the end of 2020. “We ...

Posted By: Angela Hill | Category: Health



Sep 17

Franklin Park Mall’s COSMECON Event Invites Attendees to Be Their Best Self

Franklin Park Mall’s COSMECON Event Invites Attendees to Be Their Best Self TOLEDO, Ohio — September 9, 2021 —Franklin Park Mall is hosting CosmeCon, a one-day event full of beauty, fashion and fun on Saturday, September 18, from ...

Posted By: Casey Pogan | Category: Health



Jul 15

My Journey, My Choice: Introduction to Living Kidney Transplant & Home Peritoneal Dialysis

You are invited to attend a *free* webinar about treatment options for Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5. Learn about Coping with Kidney Disease, Living Kidney Donor Transplant, Home Peritoneal Dialysis, a real kidney story, and the National Kidney ...

Posted By: Glenna Frey | Category: Health



May 04

Mercy Health talks about: Stroke! The Warning Signs

When seconds count, it’s vitally important to know the warning signs of a stroke. Way Library is pleased to present Julie Goins, Neuroscience Program Manager at Mercy Health, for a Zoom webinar about the Mercy Health Mobile Stroke Unit, ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Health



Apr 20

Free COVID-19 At-home Rapid Tests at Way Library

COVID-19 Rapid testing process streamlined for easier at home use; free kits available at Way The COVID-19 Rapid At-home Test kits made available by the Ohio Department of Health and distributed at Way Library are now easier to use. Users can now ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Health



Jan 20

Pillar Teams with Harbor to raise awareness/funds

PRESS RELEASE Pillar Fitness Owner: Taylor Raszka (419)708-9986 For Immediate Release MILES FOR MENTAL HEALTH Pillar Teams with Harbor to raise awareness/funds Monroe, Michigan/Rossford, Ohio – January 18, 2021 – Pillar Fitness of ...

Posted By: Kelly Schroder | Category: Health



Jun 22

Next Walk With a Doc Event - July 11, 2020

Dr. Murthy Gokula, founder of Stay Home I Will, is encouraging Toledo residents to take a step toward better health with Walk with a Doc, a health program that brings doctors and patients together to walk on the 2nd Saturday of every month at ...

Posted By: Patrick Giammarco | Category: Health



Jun 06

Outdoor Yoga with Goats & Alpacas

Saturday, June 13, 10-11 am Register ASAP as space will be limited. Register HERE Fee $20 Rain date: 6/14 Meet us in the pasture while alpacas leisurely roam around you! Later in the class, little goats Bugsy, Hooper, Quincy, and ...

Posted By: Jenn McCullough | Category: Health



Jun 03

Telemedicine 101 Webinar - Dr. Murthy Gokula

Join Dr. Murthy Gokula, founder of Stay Home I Will, June 5, 2020 at 12 noon for his Telemedicine 101 Webinar. See below for Zoom details Telemedicine is a modern medical practice that allows doctors and patients to share important medical ...

Posted By: Patrick Giammarco | Category: Health



Jun 02

Inaugural Walk With a Doc Event - June 13, 2020

Dr. Murthy Gokula, founder of Stay Home I Will, is encouraging Toledo residents to take a step toward better health with Walk with a Doc, a health program that brings doctors and patients together to walk on the 2nd Saturday of every month at ...

Posted By: Patrick Giammarco | Category: Health



May 08

Dr. Murthy Gokula of Stay Home I Will Launches Walk with a Doc Chapter

Dr. Murthy Gokula, founder of Stay Home I Will, is encouraging Toledo residents to take a step toward better health with Walk with a Doc, a health program that brings doctors and patients together to walk on the 2nd Saturday of every month at ...

Posted By: Patrick Giammarco | Category: Health



Mar 27

Better Sleeping Habits Webinar

Do you have trouble falling asleep? Trouble staying asleep? Remember when you could fall asleep as soon as your head hit the pillow and not wake up until the alarm went off? Join Dr. Murthy Gokula for his FREE Lifestyle Medicine Webinar, "Better ...

Posted By: Patrick Giammarco | Category: Health



Mar 22

Dental Center Remains Open Providing Emergency Dental Services

Toledo, OH – The Dental Center of Northwest Ohio will remain open to treat new and existing patients experiencing pain and/or swelling during the COVID 19 pandemic. In response to guidance from the Ohio State Dental Board and Federal, State ...

Posted By: Cortney Schaefer | Category: Health



Feb 05

8th Annual Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Findlay Race for the Cure

When: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Time: Race starts at 9:00 a.m., registration opens at 7:00 a.m. Register today for the 8th Annual Findlay Race for the Cure 5k Walk and Run! It’s an event like no other. Join with your fellow breast cancer ...

Posted By: Anat Saka | Category: Health



Feb 05

27th Annual Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Toledo Race for the Cure

When: Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. Time: Race starts at 9:30 a.m., registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Description: Register today for the 27th Annual Toledo Race for the Cure 5k Walk and Run! It’s an event like no other. Join with your fellow breast ...

Posted By: Anat Saka | Category: Health



Jan 17

HIV/AIDS activitist to speak at UTMC

International activist and humanitarian, Hydeia Broadbent will share her message of HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention at The University of Toledo Medical Center's National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day event on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2002. The free event, ...

Posted By: Catharine Harned | Category: Health



Jan 14

Maumee Senior Center offers free Diabetes Education Program

PRESS RELEASE Contact: Tiffany Payne 419-893-1994 For Immediate Release Maumee Senior Center offers Diabetes Management Classes MAUMEE, OH – Maumee Senior Center is pleased to announce a valuable new program to help manage diabetes ...

Posted By: Tiffany | Category: Health



Nov 14

How To Protect Yourself From Pink Eye

Did you know kids miss over 3 million school days a year as a result of pink eye? Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is an inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane that lines your eyelid and covers the white part of your eyes. When ...

Posted By: Anna Olson | Category: Health



Nov 07

Tips to Helping Your Child Take Care of Their Glasses

While some kids love the idea of having glasses, others may need a little bit more convincing. Whether they are a bit too young to understand, self-conscious, concerned about what their friends may say, or just don't like the idea of them, getting ...

Posted By: Anna Olson | Category: Health



Aug 11

Know Your Numbers Clinic

Know Your Numbers Clinic is sponsored by The Faith and Fitness Ministry, Deborah Murphy is Founder and Director. Date: Saturday, August 24th Time: 10a. to 1p. Place: New Bethel Church of God in Christ, 801 Vance St. Toledo, Bishop Rance Allen, ...

Posted By: Deborah Murphy | Category: Health



Jul 29

Total Wellness Health Fair

The church is often a place where people come seeking healing in their lives. In an effort to Bridge the Gap Between Church and Community, the The Total Wellness Health Fair, an outreach event of Braden, will be held, Saturday, September 14, 2019 at ...

Posted By: Megan Davis for Braden UMC | Category: Health



May 20

Free Bariatric Surgery Informational Seminar

If excess weight is affecting your life and health, bariatric surgery may be right for you. Has your doctor told you that being overweight is harmful to your health? Have you wrestled with health issues stemming from obesity, such as diabetes, high ...

Posted By: Mary Pistilli | Category: Health



May 14

Know Your Numbers Clinic

The Know Your Numbers Clinic is Saturday, May 18th from 9a.m. to 11a.m. Find out your glucose, cholesterol, BMI, body water percent and much more! Sponsored by the Faith and Fitness Ministry. The location is The ARK Church, 2500 Nebraska Ave. ...

Posted By: Deborah Murphy | Category: Health



May 09

Complimentary Access Bars for Mental Health Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! We love to give back to the community by offering complimentary Mini Access Bars Sessions for this annual clinic! For this event we are offering 10 total individual 20-minute mini sessions (one per person) ...

Posted By: Andrea Lynn Diaz | Category: Health