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.

In partnership with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), the Charitable Healthcare Network (CHN) is pleased to announce Grace Clinics of Ohio as the 2023 Free Clinic of the Year Award winner.

In partnership with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), the Charitable Healthcare Network (CHN) is pleased to announce Jessica Sciuva as the 2023 Free Clinic Volunteer of the Year Award winner for her work at the Columbus Free Clinic (CFC).

In partnership with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), the Charitable Healthcare Network (CHN) is pleased to announce Anthony Mougianis, from Apollo Pro Cleaning & Restoration as the 2023 Free Clinic Community Partner of the Year Award winner for his support of the Ohio Valley Health Center (OVHC) in Steubenville.

In partnership with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), the Charitable Healthcare Network (CHN) is pleased to announce Richard Paat, MD as the 2023 Free Clinic Physician of the Year Award winner for his work with the  CommunityCare Clinics (CCC) in Toledo.

In partnership with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), the Charitable Healthcare Network (CHN) is pleased to announce Kendra Donnelly as the 2023 Free Clinic Pharmacist of the Year Award winner for her support of Rising Suns Pharmacy in Athens, Ohio.

In partnership with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), the Charitable Healthcare Network (CHN) is pleased to announce Shanetta Sutton, DDS as the 2023 Free Clinic Dentist of the Year Award winner. Dr. Sutton is a dentist at Good Neighbor House (GHN) in Dayton and a member of the organization’s administrative staff.

In partnership with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), the Charitable Healthcare Network (CHN) is pleased to announce Elvira Gomez as the 2023 Free Clinic Staff of the Year Award winner.  Gomez serves as the Hispanic Outreach Manager at St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Charitable Pharmacy in Cincinnati where she manages patient advocates and bilingual volunteers.

In partnership with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), the Charitable Healthcare Network (CHN) is pleased to announce Kathy Magee, CNP as the 2023 Free Clinic Nurse of the Year Award winner. Magee serves as a nurse practitioner with LifeCare Alliance’s Columbus Cancer Clinic.