🌱 Back-To-School Health Resources + UToledo Enrollment Declines

Hi all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, continuing to fill in as your temporary host of the Daily. Come along for the most important things going on these days in town.

First, today's weather:

Fog in the morning; hazy sun. High: 74 Low: 58.

Here are the top three stories today in Toledo:

1. The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is trying to help families with children have an easier back to school transition. The county is offering a walk-in immunization clinic through the "Shots 4 Tots n Teens" program where staff will check to see if each child is up-to-date on their required shots for school/daycare. While all insurance will be accepted for the immunizations, no child will be turned away whose family does not have insurance and cannot pay the $21.25 per shot fee. Additional resources are also being offered to families by the county. (Subscription: Toledo Blade)
2. The University of Toledo's enrollment dropped by 8.6 percent this year. Last fall, the university has 17,070 undergraduate and graduate students enroll; that number has dropped to 15,603 for this year. University President Dr. Gregory Postel said, “Enrollment has been a challenge at UToledo for a number of years." (Subscription: Toledo Blade)
3. The old Mott Branch Library on Dorr Street has been rezoned for Compassion Health Toledo's second clinic location. The Dorr Street building reportedly needs a $500 million renovation before the clinic can open in 2023 as planned. Vanice Williams, Toledo City Council, District 4, said, “I do believe the neighborhood needs something there.” (WTVG)

Today in Toledo:

• Sensory Friendly Days At The Manor House At Wildwood Reserve MetroPark (11:00 AM)
• Lunch At Levis Concert Series 2022 At Levis Square Park (11:30 AM)
• "Throwback Thursday" Concert With The Side By Side Band At Genesis Village (6:00 PM)
• Bellwether Cocktail Class | Mastering Moonshine At Bellwether at Toledo Spirits (6:00 PM)
• The Colorful Palm Painting Party At Wine And Canvas Toledo (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Shout out to members of the Rotary Club of Toledo for attending the Rotary Riverside Nature Preserve Dedication and Picnic last week. The members had a hand in planting 6,600 trees across 61 acres by the Black Swamp Conservancy. (Rotary Club of Toledo via Facebook)
• Did you know September is Responsible Dog Ownership Month? See if your pup has everything they need at the link! (Toledos PET Bull Project via Facebook)
• Today is the day! Art Loop Dancin' In The Streets begins at 5:30 p.m. and runs until 10:00 p.m. See the full schedule at the link. (Art Loop Toledo via Facebook)

That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.