New COVID-19 Shots
As cold and flu season arrives, new vaccines warding against COVID-19 are available to the public. Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax have produced updated vaccines to prevent severe symptoms of today’s common omicron strain of the virus. The FDA recommends that everyone over the age of 6 months receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine along with a flu shot. vaccines.gov/en
Mercy Health invests in health science academy
Mercy Health, Toledo Public Schools and Mercy College celebrate investment in the TPS Health Science Academy. The State of Ohio Capital Budget includes $500,000 allocated for fifth floor renovation in the Mercy College of Ohio building, at Jefferson and 22d St, downtown. To provide students with a comprehensive health science education, nine classrooms, two science labs and multiple study spaces and offices are expected for the project. mercy.com
Owens Community College operates a Dental Hygiene Clinic
Opened in the fall of 2024, the dental clinic at Owens Community College is offering quality dental services at a reasonable cost to adults and children. The new clinic features licensed dental professionals and has 21 chairs available from September through May. Costs range from $5 to $35 on a sliding scale. The Clinic is located in Room 207 in the Health Technologies Hall on the Toledo-area campus. owens.edu
BGSU Mental Health First Aid Training
Thursday, Dec. 19 from 9 am to 5:30 pm, at BGSU’s Bowen-Thompson Student Union, attend a skill-based training to learn effective responses to signs of mental health or substance abuse challenges in adults. Registration is required. Call Ashley Hartman at 419-372-2531. bgsu.edu
