COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS

475 Western Ave., Suite 1A

Chillicothe, OH., 45601

Phone: 740-775-1146

Fax: 740-779-0428

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4:30 pm

Women, Infants and Children: WIC is a free program to Ross County residents who qualify finanically and have nutritional needs. For appointments you much bring your child or children; identification for the person the services are for; income verification; and/or pregnancy verification. Once you have checked in and filled out the proper paperwork, clinical data will be taken. After talking with a health professional, food packages are given and coupons are printed. Foods provided may include: milk, cheese, beans, peanut butter, eggs and 100 percent fruit juices. Women who are breastfeeding can receive carrots and tuna, if no supplemental formula is received. Babies can get formula, age-appropriate juices and cereals, or special formulas with a doctor�s prescription.

For more information on our WIC program call 740-702-6709, or stop in Suite 2A of the Ross County Service Center, 475 Western Ave., Chillicothe.

Newborn Home Visits: The Newborn Home Visit Program is a FREE, one time visit, from a specially trained registered nurse. The only requirement is that the expectant or new mom reside in Ross County. The visit allows the new mother to ask questions in the comfort of her own home. During the visit, the nurse will assess baby's weight, provide mom with information concerning baby's care, safety, immunizations, & normal growth & development. The nurse can also assess mom to make sure she is doing well since giving birth, offer emotional support, & discuss birth control methods. A prenatal visit is also offered to discuss ways to maintain a healthy pregnancy, & plan for delivery & baby's arrival.

To schedule your FREE home visit, call 740-775-1146.

 

Nurse-of-the-Day Clinic: The Nurse of the Day Clinic is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., except on holidays. Public health nurses provide confidential services that range from pregnancy testing to lice-related head checks, and for a small fee, immunizations for both adults and children are offered. No appointment is necessary and services are available to all Ross County residents, regardless of income.

 

Southern Ohio Women�s Cancer Project: Since 1994 the Southern Ohio Women�s Cancer Project has been serving women in a 10-county area from its base at the Ross County Health District. Counties served include: Pike; Highland; Vinton; Jackson; Scioto; Adams; Brown; Gallia; and Lawrence. Using grant monies from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, SOWCP offers programs free of charge to uninsured and low income women. Services, such as pap smears and mammograms, are actually provided by more than 90 contracted physicians in the 10-county region.

For more information or to see if you qualify, call 1-800-944-2232, or 740-775-7332.

 

Together We Can: Together We Can provides funds for mammograms for women with limited income and no insurance to cover mammograms.  Funding for routine mammograms is available for women aged 40-64.  Women aged 25 - 64 who are experiencing breast problems, or have a family history of breast cancer,  may also be eligible. 

For more information call, Nicole Wax at 740-779-0783 or 1-800-944-2232, Ext.

Help Me Grow: Working closely with the Newborn Home Visit Program, health educators assist families with developmental screenings for at-risk children who qualify (typically those at 300 percent of the poverty level). Health educators help families identify resources and find services. For more information call 775-3598.

Heart Health: Although this grant is no longer in place, please click the header to access a number of informational links on the topics of heart disease, child obesity, tobacco use, school health, physical activity and proper nutrition.