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 vaccine clinics and information on vaccines for children and adults. Vaccines are available at a low cost (or sliding fee scale) for children, and no one will be turned away due to an inability to pay. Visit the website for their clinic schedule and list of clinics that offer travel vaccines. Appointments are required.
280 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 525-3719
myfcph.org/shots
Offers immunization information for health care professionals and the public, including parent handouts about thimerosal, common vaccine questions and more.
immunize.org (for Health Care Professionals)
vaccineinformation.org (for Parents & Families)
Their website has a schedule of central Ohio clinics where adults can get free and low cost vaccines, including flu vaccines and travel vaccines.
vaccineforme.org
This website offers a broad range of information on many topics for parents:
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. No child will be denied care due to inability to pay for services. 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
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
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 parent information about infant, child and teen shot schedules, how vaccines prevent diseases, why kids should get shots and possible side-effects from vaccines.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30333
(800) 232-4636 Toll-free or (888) 232-6348 TTY
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 below for a list of local travel clinics, that provide international travel vaccines. Appointments should be scheduled at least 6 weeks prior to departure.
Parents and physicians may also find information on travel vaccine recommendations on the the CDC website.
cdc.gov/travel
Their website has helpful information about food safety, dietary supplements, food ingredients, and nutrition; drugs, medical devices, radiation-emitting products, vaccines and more.
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. Click below to find the most recent list of required vaccinations.
odh.ohio.gov/wps/wcm/connect/gov/9683ace0-573f-4ed3-b9d4-08d714d1fb85/School+Immunization+Summary+2019-2020.pdf?MOD=AJPERES