COMMUNITY IMPACT
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2021 Summary

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​Your neighbors. Our patients. Real people with real need.

The Ohio Valley Health Center (OVHQ is changing lives together, with hope & health. Now in its 16th year of service to the community, OVHC continues to treat the most vulnerable among us - our neighbors without health insurance, adequate financial resources, or support networks; many of the things that you may take for granted. These barriers can seem unsurmountable to face but we are making a difference.

• l IN 6 OF OUR NEIGHBORS QUALIFIES FOR OHIO VALLEY HEALTH CENTER'S CARE. THEY NEED OUR HELP. DESPITE THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT,
  ​MANY IN OUR COMMUNITY STRUGGLE TO ACCESS EVEN BASIC MEDICAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE. THE IMPLICATIONS OF POVERTY & UNCERTAINTY ON THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY CANNOT BE OVERSTATED.

Our Services:

​ACUTE CARE
• Medical Clinic: Colds, Earaches, Suture Removal, etc.
• Basic Physicals
• COVID 19 Flu Vaccines & Flu Testing
• COVID 19Testing
• Wound Care & Minor Procedures

CHRONIC & SPECIALTY CARE
• High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Diabetes Care
• Colorectal Cancer Screenings
• Community Case Management
• "Free To Be Healthy" Diabetic Education
• Breast & Cervical Cancer Programs

​MENTAL HEALTH CARE
• Behavioral Health Counseling (New in 2022)
PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPORT
• On-Site Medication Dispensary
• Prescription Assistance Program
• Medication Therapy Management
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COMMUNITY HEALTH
• Homeless Shelter Outreach (Weekly)with Triage Area &
Exams Provided
• Referral Program for Dental & Vision Services