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A telephone-based coaching and support program for persons with chronic health condition(s) and their family and friends who care for them. Services provided include assessment to help families identify the type of help they need, steps to help them address their concerns, education, and ongoing emotional support. Those who participate receive regular check ins with staff who provide follow up on plans and suggestions for actions to take to manage the situation.

Coordinates care to help older adults who are in need of long term in-home health care care to remain in their home and avoid frequent hospitalizations or nursing home placement. Works with the patient, their family, and medical service providers to meet the individual needs of the patient and help them to remain as independent as possible. Agency can provide in home nursing care as well as in home health aid services, but will work with outside agencies based on the client's preference. Transportation to adult day care is provided. Dental care, vision care, respite care, rehabilitation services and hospice care can be provided by the agency as needed. If a participant needs any Durable Medical Equipment, such as a wheelchair or a lift chair, that equipment is ordered, delivered, and installed free of charge.

Provides physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals who will speak to non-profit groups on a variety of topics concerning health.

Provides Certified Community Health Workers who conduct intensive community service navigation, involving assisting clients to enroll in Medicaid and connecting them with medical, mental health, dental, vision care, substance abuse, and other necessary social service resources.

Provides a clinic where people can be screened for diabetes, high blood pressure, HIV, pregnancy, STD, and Body/Mass Index (BMI). May offer physical exams. Also provides opportunities to get information on health conditions through lectures and classes, and individual health coaching.

Provides a clinic where people can be screened for diabetes, high blood pressure, HIV, pregnancy, STD, and Body/Mass Index (BMI). May offer physical exams. Also provides opportunities to get information on health conditions through lectures and classes, and individual health coaching.

Provides 30-day emergency restoration of service for medical reasons. Customers must supply a medical certification form signed by their physician and enroll in a payment plan prior to the end of the extension. The extension may be renewed two times but cannot exceed a total of 90 days per household in a 12 month period.

Provides speakers on health insurance topics relevant to seniors. Topics may include, but not limited to, Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurance, long-term care insurance, Medicaid, other health insurance, accessing health insurance benefits, and Medicare prescription drug programs.

Provides supplemental food card that includes staple foods, fruits and vegetables; nutrition education; breastfeeding education; support and counseling; and referral services to eligible women and children. During the summer also provides a one-time $30 supplemental voucher to a limited number of participants for fruits and vegetables from selected local growers (Farmers' Market Nutrition Program), available while supplies last. Also offers speakers who discuss the program and the value of good nutrition.

Provides Certified Community Health Workers who conduct intensive community service navigation, involving assisting clients to enroll in Medicaid and connecting them with medical, mental health, dental, vision care, substance abuse, and other necessary social service resources.

Offers referral and information services for recent outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease in Knox County.

Provides an 18 foot van designed to raise awareness of the Healthy Start Program, the program's expanded income eligibility standards, and to identify and enroll eligible children for no-cost medical care. In order to draw people to the vehicle at the event site, and to entertain children while their parents are learning about the program, Healthy Start giveaways are offered to amuse the children. These include literature, coloring books and crayons, magnets, grab bags, lanyards, sports bottles. Also offers cards with Healthy Start emergency numbers. Serves as a resource for people who are in need of services, but who do not know how to access them.

Provides an opportunity for residents to learn about healthy food alternatives, the benefits of physical activity, and producing fresh vegetables in their individual gardens. Program includes lectures on healthy eating, community gardening, a walking club and participation in a plan to encourage safe travel to school for children who walk or bike.

Provides supplemental food card that includes staple foods, fruits and vegetables; nutrition education; breastfeeding education; support and counseling; and referral services to eligible women and children. During the summer also provides a one-time $30 supplemental voucher to a limited number of participants for fruits and vegetables from selected local growers (Farmers' Market Nutrition Program), available while supplies last. Also offers speakers who discuss the program and the value of good nutrition.

Provides diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and basic medical and dental needs (including podiatry). Offers treatment for chronic conditions such as arthritis, hypertension, thyroid, and diabetes. Provides routine physicals for work and school.

Provides supplemental food card that includes staple foods, fruits and vegetables; nutrition education; breastfeeding education; support and counseling; and referral services to eligible women and children. During the summer also provides a one-time $30 supplemental voucher to a limited number of participants for fruits and vegetables from selected local growers (Farmers' Market Nutrition Program), available while supplies last. Also offers speakers who discuss the program and the value of good nutrition.

Provides public presentations by guest speakers on a variety of health-related topics, including disease prevention and management.

Provides supplemental food card that includes staple foods, fruits and vegetables; nutrition education; breastfeeding education; support and counseling; and referral services to eligible women and children. During the summer also provides a one-time $30 supplemental voucher to a limited number of participants for fruits and vegetables from selected local growers (Farmers' Market Nutrition Program), available while supplies last. Also offers speakers who discuss the program and the value of good nutrition.

Provides general health information and provide referrals to appropriate resources.

Provides supplemental food card that includes staple foods, fruits and vegetables; nutrition education; breastfeeding education; support and counseling; and referral services to eligible women and children. During the summer also provides a one-time $30 supplemental voucher to a limited number of participants for fruits and vegetables from selected local growers (Farmers' Market Nutrition Program), available while supplies last. Also offers speakers who discuss the program and the value of good nutrition.

Mission: Activating community-led solutions to create sustainable change in policies, places, and population health. Vision: Vibrant Ohio communities where everyone has access to healthy food and opportunities for active living. In 2020, the Licking County Health Department (LCHD) was one of 22 counties in Ohio to receive the Creating Healthy Communities (CHC) grant for a 5-year cycle from 2020-2024. The grant funding comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant which aims to prevent and reduce chronic disease throughout the state of Ohio. These funds are administrated by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH).

Provides Certified Community Health Workers who conduct intensive community service navigation, involving assisting clients to enroll in Medicaid and connecting them with medical, mental health, dental, vision care, substance abuse, and other necessary social service resources.

Provides supplemental food card that includes staple foods, fruits and vegetables; nutrition education; breastfeeding education; support and counseling; and referral services to eligible women and children. During the summer also provides a one-time $30 supplemental voucher to a limited number of participants for fruits and vegetables from selected local growers (Farmers' Market Nutrition Program), available while supplies last. Also offers speakers who discuss the program and the value of good nutrition.

Provides supplemental food card that includes staple foods, fruits and vegetables; nutrition education; breastfeeding education; support and counseling; and referral services to eligible women and children. During the summer also provides a one-time $30 supplemental voucher to a limited number of participants for fruits and vegetables from selected local growers (Farmers' Market Nutrition Program), available while supplies last. Also offers speakers who discuss the program and the value of good nutrition.

Provides Certified Community Health Workers who conduct intensive community service navigation, involving assisting clients to enroll in Medicaid and connecting them with medical, mental health, dental, vision care, substance abuse, and other necessary social service resources.