Toledo-Lucas County Health Department

TLCHD proudly welcomes Lawrence Ellis Monger Jr., M.D. as our new Medical Director, effective March 10th. Dr. Monger brings a deep commitment to improving community health, having served in various medical role in Toledo. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Megan Lutz for her dedication as Interim Medical Director. Her commitment to public health has left a lasting impact on Lucas County. We wish her the very best in her future endeavors. Join us in welcoming Dr. Monger as we continue our mission of building a healthier, more equitable community! ?? #PublicHealth #Toledo #CommunityWellness

Healthy Lucas County is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to conduct a Community Health Assessment (CHA) and develop a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) for Lucas County. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on public health by identifying key community health needs and strategies for improvement. ?? Please submit proposals electronically to HealthyLucasCounty@co.lucas.oh.us by April 4, 2025 (4:00 PM EST). Find more information here: https://lnkd.in/gfzhdqCz

Are you a food facility operator and still need to renew your license? You're encouraged to stop down to the health department to complete your paperwork and pay your fees before your license expires this weekend. Because March 1 falls on a Saturday this year, you may renew your license at the health department on Monday, March 3, without a late fee.

Our next Board of Health monthly meeting is set for this Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the Toledo Main Library downtown and is open to the public. You can find the agenda here: https://ow.ly/TxT850U96ks

Attention food operators, especially those who operate vending and micro-markets: due to a printing issue, many renewal letters are being returned to TLCHD as undeliverable. If you haven’t received yours and have questions or would like us to resend your letter, please contact us at 419-213-4100 (option 4) or email envhealth@co.lucas.oh.us.

Did you purchase a restaurant or other food service in 2024? You must submit a change of ownership form. You MAY NOT cross out the license holder information on a license renewal form. Also, if you no longer hold the license for a facility, you must contact the health department to put the facility out of business, and new owners must submit the proper forms for a new business. You can find those on our website: https://ow.ly/ZlNg50UNUni

WE ARE #HIRING: Are you passionate about supporting #mothers and their #breastfeeding journeys? We're looking for a dedicated Peer Support Team Lead to guide and inspire our Breastfeeding Peer Helpers! Make a lasting impact by supporting families in their breastfeeding journey, leading and mentoring a team of passionate Peer Helpers, and more. APPLY HERE: https://ow.ly/tsNI50UO77m

The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is proud to launch our 2025-2027 Strategic Plan! This plan focuses on advancing public health, improving services, and building a healthier, more equitable Lucas County. ?? Our key priorities include: ??Chronic Disease Prevention ??Complete Family Wellbeing ??Healthy Homes & Spaces ??Nutrition ??Infrastructure Improvement ?? Read the full plan: https://ow.ly/K3Z750UOSWP #PublicHealth #CommunityHealth #LucasCounty #StrategicPlan

Our next Board of Health monthly meeting will take place tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. at the Toledo Main Library downtown and is open to the public. You can find the agenda here: https://ow.ly/TxT850U96ks

WE ARE HIRING: Join our team as a Medical Assistant to make a difference in community health! We have two openings for compassionate, detail-oriented professionals to assist with patient care and clinical tasks. Applicants must have a Medical Assistant certification or relevant experience. Help us promote better health outcomes: https://ow.ly/jtI050UFkPk #NowHiring #MedicalAssistant