Ohio University Community Health Programs

06/05/2026

Many opportunities for free health screenings in June! Find the location nearest to you and talk to our nurses about the importance of knowing your numbers! 💖

06/04/2026

You’ve got it in the bag 🎟️🌟

Come to our pantry distribution on Tuesday, June 23 at 16 W Green Drive, Athens, with your reusable bag to receive a ticket for one extra food item. Distribution lasts from 5-6:30 pm.

Our parking is restricted before 5 pm, and visitors are encouraged to arrive no earlier than 4:30 pm.

06/04/2026

Opportunity to participate in research!

Researchers at Ohio University are evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of physical therapy delivered online through telerehabilitation. Through focus groups, we will be able to identify if physical therapy delivered online is an acceptable intervention approach.

This may help to develop targeted interventions for children with developmental delays or disabilities.

Eligibility
We are seeking stakeholders in child development who…
✅Are at least 18 years old
✅Have direct experience in Early Intervention or working with young children with disabilities

What to Expext
Stakeholders will be asked about their experiences working with young children with disabilities and their perception of telerehabilitation services.

Time and Location
- Participants will complete 1 focus group online that will last about 1.5 hours.
- Participants will receive $100 to compensate for their time and expertise.

Contact
Principal Investigator:
Rachel Bican, PT, DPT, PhD
Phone: (740) 593-0602
Email: [email protected]

06/04/2026

Free, quality health care in June! Call 740-593-2432 to make an appointment for one of our June primary care clinics. We'll be back to our regular, full schedule in July!

06/03/2026

A great Rural Action program!

Did you know about Rural Action’s Medical Donation Program? They collect and redistribute new and used medical equipment and supplies free of charge to community members who need them free of charge! Items may include wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, unopened supplies, and more. Contact Rural Action’s Zero Waste Program for more information.

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Free OMM clinics available for our established patients! Please call 740-593-2432 about becoming a Heritage Community Clinic patient before our next OMM clinic so that you too can benefit! Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine might be just the thing you need! It is often used to treat muscle pain, but it can also help patients with a number of other health problems. Free care for folks who are uninsured and underinsured!

05/31/2026

Free health care opportunities in June! Call our nurses at 740-593-2432 Monday through Friday from 8 am - 5 pm if you have questions or if you'd like to make an appointment.

05/30/2026

We've got plenty of Cribettes through our Cribs for Kids and Safe Sleep Education grant for Athens County. Text or call our Family Navigator Program at 740-593-0037. Our amazing Athens City-County Health Department partners also provide Safe Sleep education and distribute cribs. Kits include a detachable bassinet, Sleep Sack and fitted crib sheet.
Grandparents or caregivers looking after an infant in their home are also encouraged to call.

WIC, Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF recipients are automatically eligible. Otherwise, a stated income of 185% or less of federal poverty level is the guideline, which is roughly $30,000 for a family of 1, $40,000 for a family of 2, $50,500 for a family of 3, $61,500 for a family of 4, and so on. (If the pregnant person is the one seeking the crib, or if baby lives with caregiver, add the baby to the household size, even if baby is not yet born.)

That said, if someone doesn't meet those guidelines but still needs a safe place for baby to sleep, please ask. ❤️