This website is a great source of verified health information for parents on a wide range of health topics, such as healthy living, family life, immunizations, child development, and medical conditions. They offer articles with topics including safety, fitness, school issues, dating, substance abuse, emotional wellness, psychiatric medications, grief and more. You can also use the website to find a pediatrician in your zip code.
healthychildren.org
Offers a list of free healthcare clinics across Ohio. Services vary but may include primary care, prescription assistance, dental, vision, behavioral health and other specialties. Use the Find a Clinic map to find free services near you. CHN also offers free care navigation services through Get Covered Ohio for children or adults to access health insurance, including help enrolling in Medicaid or CHIP. Call or go online to schedule an appointment with Get Covered Ohio.
CHN Office: 88 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 914-6458
Find a Clinic: ohiofreeclinics.org/who-we-are/clinic-map-test.html
Get Covered Ohio: (833) 628-4467
getcoveredohio.org
Provides up-to-date and reliable information about vaccines for parents and healthcare professionals.
chop.edu/centers-programs/vaccine-education-center
These neighborhood resource lists are extremely helpful in finding resources near you. They provide detailed listings of free and low cost health care, vision care, dental care, prescription help, food pantries, transportation, job help, transportation, pregnancy resources and much more. They are updated frequently and reviewed by the Columbus Public Health social work team. Please note that CPH does not provide direct monetary assistance, but these lists are helpful in finding community agencies that do provide this assistance.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Questions About Health & Community Resources: (614) 645-1244
Columbus Public Health Neighborhood Social Work Helpline: (614) 645-6807
columbus.gov/Services/Public-Health/Find-Health-Care-Resources/Health-Resources-List
Provides immunizations for children and teens 18 years old and younger at a minimal cost. Many insurances are accepted as well. No child is denied if not able to pay. Go online for a complete schedule of hours and printable handouts.
Columbus Public Health: 240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Worthington United Methodist Church: 600 High Street, Worthington, Ohio 43085
(614) 645-7945 or (614) 645-8180
columbus.gov/Services/Public-Health/Find-Healthcare-Resources/Immunizations
Find lots of educational resources and city services on their website. FCPH offers many services and resources, including:
280 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 525-3160
Weekend, Holiday and After Hours Emergency Hotline: (614) 525-3965
Telecommunications for the Deaf: 711 or (800) 750-0750
myfcph.org
Offers low-cost vaccine clinics for children and adults in Franklin County. Vaccines are available for insured or uninsured patients, and a sliding fee scale is available. No child is denied a vaccine due to a family’s inability to pay. They offer CDC recommended vaccines, including the annual flu shot. They do not offer travel vaccines for international travel. Schedule an appointment by calling or visiting the website. The website also has information on vaccine safety and where to get travel vaccines.
Clinic Locations:
Schedule an appointment: (614) 525-3719
Franklin County Public Health Main Office: (614) 525-3160
myfcph.org/shots
Offers free and accurate information on vaccines for healthcare professionals and the general public, with the goal of increasing immunization rates to prevent disease. Visit the website to find information on diseases like COVID and HPV, vaccine schedules for children, how vaccines work, and more. They also offer helpful printables and handouts for parents in multiple languages.
For Parents & Families: vaccineinformation.org
For Professionals: immunize.org
Offers community-based health services for children (ages birth to 21) including regular physical exams, vision, hearing and general development checks, immunizations, and sick visits. They accept most insurance plans, including Medicaid, Caresource, and Molina. They also offer financial assistance programs, including payment based on income (sliding scale), for those who qualify based on family size and income. No child is denied services due to race, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, religion, age or sexual orientation.
Central Scheduling: (614) 722-6200
Financial Services (614) 722-2070
nationwidechildrens.org/primary-care-centers
Provides additional access to healthcare at your child’s school. The services provided are not meant to replace your pediatrician or family doctor. Care Connection programs include: Primary Care for ages 0-21, vaccination clinics, School-Based Asthma Therapy (SBAT), Wheelchair Clinic, Vision, Dental, Diabetes and School Health (DASH), Mental Health counseling. They accept most private insurances, Medicaid, and financial assistance program for qualifying families. No child is turned away for inability to pay for services. Visit the website for a list of participating school locations and additional contact information.
(614) 355-2590
nationwidechildrens.org/care-connection
This website from Nemours Children’s Health offers tons of important health information for kids, teens, and their parents. Kids can find fun videos on how the body works and approachable answers to questions like, how do casts work? The Teen website covers topics like depression, sexual health, smoking, coping with cliques, binge drinking, body image and much more. Parents can find medically-reviewed articles on how vaccines work, how to choose a car seat, developmental milestones, supporting kids’ emotional wellbeing, healthy eating, and more. Educators can also find free health-related lesson plans for PreK-12.
Kids: kidshealth.org/en/kids
Teens: kidshealth.org/en/teens
Parents: kidshealth.org/en/parents
Patients are seen at the Rardin Family Practice Center. Services are provided for those who have no health insurance and have a low to moderate income. Call for more details.
2231 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
medicine.osu.edu/departments/family-medicine/diversity-equity-and-inclusion
Provides information for parents about vaccine schedules from 0-18 years old, how vaccines prevent diseases, possible side effects, travel vaccines, and more from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Parents can explore the website or call for reliable health information.
CDC INFO: (800) 232-4636
cdc.gov/vaccines-children/index.html
Provides a home-away-from-home for families who have a child hospitalized at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Stays are first-come first-served and required a referral from hospital staff. Priority is given to families with children in critical care units. A small donation is requested, but no one is ever turned away for inability to pay. The Ronald McDonald Mobile Care program offers mobile primary care services like immunizations, physicals, and more, at little or no cost.
711 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 227-3700
rmhc-centralohio.org
Click the links below for clinics that can provide vaccines for international travel. Appointments should be scheduled at least 6 weeks prior to departure.
This office oversees safety for food, dietary supplements, drugs, medical devices, vaccines, cosmetics, tobacco products, and some animal/pet products. Visit the website for helpful information on consumer safety, and current product recalls and advisories.
(888) 463-6332
Report a Problem with FDA-regulated Products: safetyreporting.hhs.gov/smarthub#
Main Website: fda.gov
Use this website from the CDC to find local pharmacies for your annual flu, COVID, and RSV vaccines. Just enter your zip code into the search bar to find locations near you.
vaccines.gov
Are you asking yourself what vaccines you need for school? Like most states, Ohio has very specific guidelines about which vaccines are mandatory for school attendance. Students can be held from attending school if they are not up-to-date. The Ohio Department of Health sets these requirements- click the link below for the official list. Contact your local health department with questions and help getting vaccinated.
Franklin County Public Health: (614) 525-3160
Ohio Department of Health: odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/Immunization/Required-Vaccines-Child-Care-School