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Primary Care Programs
Primary
care is provided on a sliding fee scale and Medicaid and a variety of Insurances
are accepted. No one is denied
service because of inability to pay. Most
care is provided by appointment. Persons
wishing to make an appointment or a referral should call (419) 213- 4100.
Child
Health
The
Clinic Division provides medical, nursing, nutrition, health education, and
social services to children and their families to promote health and optimal
development. We also provide
screening services to identify and treat health, sensory, and developmental
problems. Care is provided in a
multidisciplinary primary care model to children through the Child and Family
Health Service Grant.
Children's Dental Clinic
Comprehensive dental care is provided for children birth to 18 years of age at our downtown clinic. Services include exams, cleanings, patient and parent education, x-rays, sealants, fluoride treatments, fillings, simple extractions, pulpotomies, and emergency services. The American Dental Association recommends that a child be seen by a dentist before their first birthday and maintain regular check ups with their dentist.
We accept all types of dental insurance, including Medicaid and all Medicaid HMO’s. Free or reduced fees are available for qualifying families that are not covered by insurance. No one is denied service because of his or her inability to pay. Most care is provided by appointment. Persons wishing to make an appointment or a referral should call (419) 213- 4266 or (419) 213- 4100.
Perinatal
Services
The
purpose of this program is to promote good pregnancy outcomes and to assure a
good start in life for our youngest citizens.
Clinical services are provided by Certified Nurse Midwives.
The program, which is partially funded through a grant from Ohio
Department of Health, provides high quality comprehensive multidisciplinary care
to pregnant and postpartum women. Free
pregnancy tests and preconceptual counseling and referrals are also provided.
Family Planning services are provided in the Family Practice Clinic.
Family Practice
Adults are served for
primary care in our Family Practice clinic. We
offer a wide range of services for adults, including well care, family planning,
employment physicals, and care for chronic illnesses.
Childhood Immunization Program
The
Toledo-Lucas County Health Department provides immunizations, free of charge, to
children who receive their primary care from private physicians, but for any
reason are not able to obtain immunizations from their primary provider.
This program is call Shots 4 Tots. This
is a comprehensive, community-based project with the primary objective of
increasing age appropriate immunization levels of children in Lucas County.
In addition to providing immunizations directly, other strategies
include:
- Activate the local
community to take ownership and provide leadership in addressing the
problem.
- Increase public awareness
of the need for timely immunization of infants through a carefully planned
informational campaign.
- Community based clinic
sites in community centers, shopping centers, and other locations using the
mobile immunization clinic, the “Shot Van”, throughout Lucas County.
Care
is provided on a walk-in basis. For
a recording of times, dates and locations, call the Shot Line at (419) 213-4121 or (419) 213-4100.
International Travel and Adult
Immunizations
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department offers recommended and required vaccines at an affordable
price for students, international travelers, and anyone else who requests them. Valuable information
specific to your travel destination to promote a safe and healthy trip is always available by calling
419-213-4163 and leaving a message or by checking the travel health website at http://www.cdc.gov/travel/.
If you decide you would like to receive your immunizations through our clinic, both the downtown clinic
and Western Lucas County Clinic are here to serve you. Please call 419-213-4163 anytime between
8:00a.m.and 4:45 p.m. to speak with a registered nurse regarding your individual needs or to make an
appointment. If you prefer, an e-mail may be sent to BoardofHealth@co.lucas.oh.us to the Adult
Immunization/International Travel Nurse.
Sexually Transmitted
Diseases (STD)
The STD clinic offers anonymous HIV testing, sexually
transmitted disease testing and treatment, and free condoms. This service is offered on a walk-in
basis and all testing is confidential.
For testing times or for more information call (419) 213-2654
Tuberculosis Control
(TB)
The TB clinic offers screenings, outreach and education,
referrals for x-rays. Preventative
and therapy medications are also available. For more information call (419)
213-4130.
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