Congregational Tool-kit

-Resources for LSS Member Congregations-

Health

• Chalmers P. Wylie Veterans Clinic – Columbus, Ohio - provides a full range of ambulatory healthcare services. These include primary care, hematology/oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, dental, laboratory medicine, ophthalmology, optometry, pharmacy, podiatry, psychiatry (including a Day Treatment Center and , Substance Abuse Treatment), psychology, radiology, rehabilitation medicine, social services, hemodialysis, audiology, nutrition, pulmonary, urology and surgery. The Clinic also supports a Veterans Readjustment Counseling Center.         http://www.columbus.va.gov/     614-257-5200  543 Taylor Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203        
• Columbus Public Health Department – Health care for adults & children with limited incomes, free clinics or health centers with sliding fee scales, assistance for prescription drugs, community health data & reports; information available in English, Spanish & Somali        614-645-7417   www.publichealth.columbus.gov/programs/programs_141.asp
• Ohio Health – provides health reference information from a variety of sources you can trust, including The Mayo Clinic; includes condition guides & healthy living topics              www.ohiohealth.com/mayocontent.cfm?id=6
• Lawrence County Health Department – offers quality care at low cost to all Lawrence County citizens, including immunizations, prenatal clinics, family planning, flu & pneumonia clinics, environmental health services, well child clinics, etc.               740-532-3962
• Mount Carmel Health – offers a wide array of classes on a variety of topics, including weight loss, fitness, nutrition, stress management, improved relationships, preparation for an upcoming medical procedure, or managing finances. They also host a variety of support groups that provide companionship, understanding, and emotional support. Many are free of charge.         614-234-LIFE               http://www.mountcarmelhealth.com/30.cfm
• Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center – offers a free Speakers Bureau on a wide variety of topics ranging from medical issues, health & fitness trends & innovative treatment techniques for Guernsey, Noble, Belmont & western Muskingum counties. Also coordinates PASSPORT Services      800-544-1234, ext. 8106         www.seormc.org