The Columbus Dispatch published a 3-part rural health story, featuring CHN and Hope Clinic of Ross County as the cover story. Check out the original article in the Columbus Dispatch.

Ohio Valley Health Center was recently featured in the Herald-Star for successfully providing its first in-house echocardiogram. The center made an exciting investment last year by purchasing an echocardiogram machine, which now enables them to analyze heart health and diagnose heart disease more effectively.

Our partners at the NAFC have provided this advocacy update on the beginning of the Trump administration.

Free Clinic Appreciation Month is celebrated in Ohio throughout December. As we close this year’s observance, it’s important to highlight not just the collective impact of free clinics but also the individuals who bring this mission to life.

Ohio University Heritage Community Clinic is the 2024 Free Clinic of the Year. This honor celebrates the clinic’s dedication to improving health outcomes for underserved populations in Southeast Ohio through innovative, patient-centered care.

Lois Wiggin is the 2024 Free Clinic Staff Member of the Year award winner. Wiggin serves as an OSHIIP Certified Counselor and Prescription Assistance Specialist at Health Partners Free Clinic in Troy, Ohio.

Cardinal Health Foundation is the 2024 Community Partner of the Year. This award honors the Foundation’s exceptional commitment to advancing health equity, fostering innovation and addressing barriers to medication access for underserved communities across Ohio.

Kent Doherty, DO, is the 2024 Free Clinic Physician of the Year. A founding physician of Grace Clinics of Ohio, Dr. Doherty has dedicated his life to improving access to compassionate, high-quality healthcare for underserved populations.

Daniel Stowe, DDS, is the 2024 Free Clinic Dentist of the Year award winner. Dr. Stowe has been instrumental in transforming lives through his role at Stowe Mission Dental in Columbus, Ohio.

Melanie Loftus, PharmD, R.Ph, is the 2024 Free Clinic Pharmacist of the Year. Loftus serves as the Pharmacy Director at the Hope Clinic of Ross County, where her leadership, passion and dedication have transformed lives and expanded access to care for underserved populations across 14 counties in Ohio.

We honor Courtney's unwavering commitment to improving access to healthcare for those who need it most and exemplifies the mission of the Lake County Free Clinic.