The Commission selected seven health conditions and disease states to focus their efforts after careful review of health assessment data from many sources. These conditions are indicative of some of the most significant minority health gaps, especially between African-Americans and Caucasians.  Click on one of the seven areas below to read more information:

Cancer Diabetes Heart Disease HIV/AIDS Immunizations Infant Mortality Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing

2007 LUCAS COUNTY HEALTH  NEEDS ASSESSMENT

LUCAS COUNTY HEALTH STATISTICS- ONLINE RESOURCE DIRECTORY

"While I was serving as a nurse in the emergency room, a woman came in with an open wound on her breast- the cancer had broken through her skin. Her daughter forced her to come to the hospital. The woman said she never came in before because she was embarrassed and didn't have any money. She also knew someone who had the same condition...There was a failure of the health care system, a lack of knowledge, and a lack of trust..."- Toledo-Lucas County Commission on Minority Health Committee Member