OHIO: Here for your health | Ohio University

Ohio University is here for your health! Are you ready to learn more about health services that are open to the community across Southeast Ohio? Many of these services are free or low-cost and are close to home. You can find help for adults, children, and families, including primary care, mental health support, therapy services, pregnancy support, diabetes education, and more.

Community Health Services

Heritage Community Clinic

Are you putting off going to the doctor because it’s too expensive? The Heritage Community Clinic is here to serve as your home for all your health care needs. We provide free, quality primary care and specialty care for uninsured and underinsured adults across Southeast Ohio. For appointments and more information, please call our nurses at 740-593-2432 or view the Heritage Community Clinic webpage.

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Family Navigator Program

Are you pregnant and eligible for Medicaid? Our registered nurses are here to help you have a healthy pregnancy. Free services include support throughout your pregnancy, mother/infant education, help applying for Medicaid, on-site food assistance, and much more. Maternal telehealth services are also available in Noble and Vinton Counties. No referral needed. Call our nurses today at 740-593-9780 or view the Family Navigator Program webpage for more information.

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Diabetes Programs

Would you like to take control of your diabetes? The Diabetes Institute provides education, prevention programs, and ongoing support to equip people with the tools they need to prevent or manage diabetes. The Diabetes Institute offers Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME), Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), Diabetes Navigation, and the Type 1 Diabetes Camp. Those interested can call 740-593-2026, complete a self-referral, or visit the Diabetes Institute Community Education page to learn more.

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Hearing, Speech, and Language Clinic

The Hearing, Speech, and Language Clinic offers support for things like hearing and hearing aids, balance, tinnitus, language, speech, voice and swallowing. We have services for all ages, from infant through adult. Free services include the Parkinson’s Speak Out speech improvement group, pre-school literacy group, hearing aid consultations and aural rehabilitation group sessions. Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance are accepted for our paid services. Call 740-593-1404 or view the Hearing, Speech, and Language Clinic webpage for more information.

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Kids on Campus

Kids on Campus provides free after-school programs at elementary, middle and high schools in Athens County and surrounding counties, a free five-week summer camp on the Ohio University campus and a Tech Savvy STEM-focused summer program for fifth-ninth graders! Kids can learn social skills, get help with homework, make new friends, play hands-on games and have fun! Call 740-566-8543 or view the Kids on Campus webpage for more information.

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Parkinson’s Exercise Program (PEP)

Did you know that exercise is one of the best ways to manage Parkinson’s symptoms? The free PEP exercise group meets twice a week on the Athens campus and helps participants work on balance, flexibility, walking and more! Physical Therapy students create and run the exercise sessions under the close supervision of a licensed physical therapist. To sign up for PEP, please call Brooke Vaughn at 740-593-1210 or email vaughnb@ohio.edu. View the Physical Therapy Student Activities webpage for more information.

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Clinical & Translational Research Unit (CTRU)

Want to take part in a research study? A clinical study (a study using humans) can focus on things like new ways to treat you when you’re sick, how well it works, or if it works better than other treatments. A clinical study might also look at ways to prevent health problems or to stay healthy, improve quality of life. In addition to helping us find new and better ways to take care of and treat patients, as a participant, some studies compensate you for being in the study. You may get money, a gift card, or something else of value. Call 740-566-9873 or view the CTRU webpage for more information.

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Fitness Testing

The Exercise Physiology Department offers a wide variety of testing options for the community, from body composition (InBody 970S), resting metabolism, general fitness testing, or athlete testing. Check out the Testing Options (or contact Angie Hillman) to see what can help you reach your 2026 fitness goals! Financial assistance available.

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Nutrition Treatment Program

The Ohio University Nutrition Treatment Program works with people who are interested in losing weight, controlling blood sugar, decreasing heart disease risk through diet or just improving overall eating habits. The program includes three one-on-one nutritional counseling sessions with a senior dietetic student. All sessions are supervised by a registered dietitian and are personalized to meet client nutrition goals. For more information, visit the Nutrition Treatment Program webpage.

WellWorks

WellWorks is a full-service wellness center serving the Athens and surrounding communities that includes nutrition counseling, personal training, group fitness and more. For more information, visit the WellWorks webpage.

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