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 supplemental food vouchers ("nutrition cards," similar to EBT or debit cards), nutrition education, counseling, support and referral services to eligible women, children, fathers, and kinship caregivers. Nursing mothers are provided with information and education on breastfeeding. Also offers speakers who discuss the program and the value of good nutrition and breastfeeding. During the summer also provides a supplemental voucher to each client for fruits and vegetables from selected local growers (Farmers' Market Nutrition Program). These are available while supplies last.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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 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 information, education and support for breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and human-milk-feeding.

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.

Offers information, guidance and assistance regarding the statewide Hospital Care Assistance Program (HCAP), a program that offers free or reduced fee care at Ohio hospitals. Does not accept or process HCAP applications.

Provides an extensive collection of books, monographs, journals and other materials primarily focusing on clinical practice in medicine. Materials may be used on site by the public, but not taken out.

Offers medical certifications to delay disconnection for those with medical conditions who require electricity to maintain their health. Individuals must request a medical certification form from AEP and have the physician complete it. Also provides third party notices.

Provides an online resource for information and education about dental 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 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.

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 speakers on diseases that affect more men of certain races and ethnicities than their races or ethnicities appear in the population. Disease/condition topics include: diabetes, kidney disease, prostate cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension, and sickle cell anemia. Also offers screenings for these conditions for community events.

Conducts medical and health research at a number of campuses across the country and funds research at outside institutions. Also conducts clinical trials and distributes information about all government funded and private trials that are currently taking place in the United States.