Toledo, Ohio – The Toledo‑Lucas County Health Department (TLCHD) announced that its main office on Erie Street will be closed for five days, Nov. 9 through Nov. 13, as the agency moves into a newly renovated building at 1933 Spielbusch Avenue. The relocation is intended to provide a more centralized layout, improve public access, and increase convenience for residents seeking health services.
Limited Vital Statistics Hours
During the closure, the department’s Vital Statistics division will stay open to the public on Nov. 9, 10, and 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Residents can obtain birth, death, and marriage records through a street‑level set of double doors located at 635 N. Erie Street. TLCHD officials emphasized that all other services will be temporarily unavailable until the move is complete.
New Facility Opens Mid‑November
TLCHD Health Commissioner Karim Baroudi said the new building will officially open on Nov. 16, allowing the department to resume normal operations in a space designed for better workflow and public interaction. “Our mission to protect and improve the health of our community continues without interruption,” Baroudi stated. “We ask residents to note the new address and closure dates so plans can be made accordingly.”
What Residents Need to Know
- Closed location: 635 N. Erie Street, Toledo (Nov. 9‑13)
- Open Vital Statistics hours: Nov. 9, 10, and 12, 8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
- New address: 1933 Spielbusch Avenue, Toledo (opens Nov. 16)
- Contact: 419‑213‑4100 or www.lucascountyhealth.com
Residents needing immediate assistance with health records or other inquiries are encouraged to call the department’s main line. TLCHD assures the public that the transition will be smooth and that the new facility will better serve the community’s health needs.
Community Impact
The move reflects TLCHD’s ongoing commitment to modernizing public‑health infrastructure in Lucas County. By consolidating services in a single, purpose‑built location, the department aims to reduce wait times and streamline processes for families, seniors, and businesses that rely on vital records and health inspections. The temporary inconvenience of the closure is framed as a short‑term sacrifice for long‑term improvement.
Original reporting: 13abc WTVG Toledo (news) — read the source article.
