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Health Note December 2024

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 

Zen at the Zoo

Chill out with our Arctic animals. This all-levels yoga flow will take place at the Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, in the Arctic Encounter, alongside the Seals, Sea lions and Polar bears. Following yoga, you’ll have a chance to meet the Arctic keepers and witness some exciting enrichment with snacks and sips in hand. Diana Spiess of Essence Mind Body Studio leads the flow, and afterward enjoy a light breakfast treat with refreshments – guests over the age of 21 can get mimosas. Sunday, Dec. 8 at 1 pm. toledozoo.org 

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, 320 1st St., on the Toledo-area campus. 567-661-6000. 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

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 

Zen at the Zoo

Chill out with our Arctic animals. This all-levels yoga flow will take place at the Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, in the Arctic Encounter, alongside the Seals, Sea lions and Polar bears. Following yoga, you’ll have a chance to meet the Arctic keepers and witness some exciting enrichment with snacks and sips in hand. Diana Spiess of Essence Mind Body Studio leads the flow, and afterward enjoy a light breakfast treat with refreshments – guests over the age of 21 can get mimosas. Sunday, Dec. 8 at 1 pm. toledozoo.org 

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, 320 1st St., on the Toledo-area campus. 567-661-6000. 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

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