Ohio University Heritage Community Clinic is the 2024 Free Clinic of the Year. This honor celebrates the clinic’s dedication to improving health outcomes for underserved populations in Southeast Ohio through innovative, patient-centered care.

Lois Wiggin is the 2024 Free Clinic Staff Member of the Year award winner. Wiggin serves as an OSHIIP Certified Counselor and Prescription Assistance Specialist at Health Partners Free Clinic in Troy, Ohio.

Cardinal Health Foundation is the 2024 Community Partner of the Year. This award honors the Foundation’s exceptional commitment to advancing health equity, fostering innovation and addressing barriers to medication access for underserved communities across Ohio.

Kent Doherty, DO, is the 2024 Free Clinic Physician of the Year. A founding physician of Grace Clinics of Ohio, Dr. Doherty has dedicated his life to improving access to compassionate, high-quality healthcare for underserved populations.

Daniel Stowe, DDS, is the 2024 Free Clinic Dentist of the Year award winner. Dr. Stowe has been instrumental in transforming lives through his role at Stowe Mission Dental in Columbus, Ohio.

Melanie Loftus, PharmD, R.Ph, is the 2024 Free Clinic Pharmacist of the Year. Loftus serves as the Pharmacy Director at the Hope Clinic of Ross County, where her leadership, passion and dedication have transformed lives and expanded access to care for underserved populations across 14 counties in Ohio.

We honor Courtney's unwavering commitment to improving access to healthcare for those who need it most and exemplifies the mission of the Lake County Free Clinic.

Donna Kramer is awarded Free Clinic Volunteer of the Year. Kramer is a dedicated volunteer for MedWish Medworks, contributing her time, expertise and boundless energy to improving the lives of underserved individuals throughout Cleveland, Ohio.

State Senator Jerry Cirino joined CHN Executive Director to tour the Lake County Free Clinic (LCFC) on October 4th. Andrea Londono Shishehbor, DDS, Interim Executive Director of LCFC, and Sue Deming, RN, Board Chair of LCFC provided an update on the growth of the clinic and its role in delivering high-quality care.

At the St. Vincent De Paul Charitable Pharmacy (SVDPCP) in Cincinnati, Lydia Bailey, PharmD, improves health outcomes for the underserved and trains student pharmacists. In recognition of her remarkable life of service to the community, Lydia Bailey was awarded the 2024 William L. Robinson Young Alumni Award by Ohio Northern University.

The Charitable Healthcare Network (CHN) is honored to recognize Paul Baumgartner, executive director of the Lorain County Free Clinic, for his appointment as president of the CHN Board of Directors, according to a news release.

Lake County Free Clinic Executive Director Andrea Londono-Shishehbor, DDS, and CHN Executive Director Jason Koma were featured guests on The Sound of Ideas on Aug. 6. The "Sound of Ideas" is Ideastream Public Media's weekday morning news and information program focusing on Northeast Ohio. 

The Columbus Messenger featured LifeCare Alliance and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center's new partnership that will significantly enhance access to breast cancer screening and diagnostics for underserved individuals across Ohio.

Over one hundred leaders from free clinics and charitable provider organizations in Ohio descended upon Columbus last week for the CHN’s Annual Safety-Net Symposium. The event’s theme, “Inspiring Healthy Communities” personified the two-day affair beginning with a celebration of the 2023 Free Clinic Appreciation Month awards. On Thursday, speakers provided educational updates to support free clinics and charitable providers, including various breakout sessions.

St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy - Cincinnati has recently opened its third location in Milford! Congratulations to CHN's valued member, SVDP, for their dedication to serving the southwest Ohio communities and expanding their care to the most vulnerable. SVDP's efforts have ensured that more patients east of Cincinnati have access to their lifesaving medications.