The Ohio State University Medical Center has a long tradition of serving everyone in our community regardless of race, age, faith or ability to pay. In fiscal year 2006, Ohio State's Medical Center contributed more than $100 million in charity care and benefits to the community. These benefits include the cost of providing non-reimbursed care, trauma services, education and support groups. Also included is funding to train future generations of physicians, physician-scientists and allied health professionals, and funding to conduct innovative research. Listed below are examples of the variety of community service projects we're involved in. For more information about a particular program or project, call Ohio State’s Medical Center at (614) 293-8485. Abrete Sesamo – Educates Latino clients on how to use the American healthcare system and how to obtain health insurance. Partnership includes Ohio State University Medical Center, Latino Empowerment Outreach Network, YMCA, Columbus Medical Foundation and Universal Health Care Action. African American Male Mentoring Panel – In partnership with Friends of Art for Community Enrichment and the Upward Bound Program at Ohio Wesleyan, this panel provides positive mentoring and role models to African American males between the ages of 14-18. Asian Health Initiative – A collaboration of Ohio State’s Medical Center, the OSU Family Practice Foundation, Ohio State’s James Cancer Hospital, Asian-American Community Services Council, Asian-American Community Services and Southeast Asian Ministries to maintain an Asian Health Center at the OSU Rardin Family Practice Center. Bridge Program – Provides free health care for women in the Bridge Program at University Hospital East Family Medicine. This is a partnership of OSU Harding, Ohio State University Medical Center, Department of Family Medicine and Community Housing Network. 2005 Community Health Risk Assessment – The health risk assessment will provide information on the health status of people in central Ohio. The report will contain information on many health issues. The project was in partnership with Columbus Public Health, OhioHealth, Mt. Carmel Health System, Columbus Medical Foundation, Heritage Osteopathic Foundation and Children’s Hospital. East High School Health Academy – Hosts breakfasts for ninth through 12th graders studying in the area of health science who have excelled in their academics. Also organizes field trips for juniors and seniors. La Clinica Latina – Ohio State University Medical Center is a partner with Latina Health Alliances to provide medical care for Latino/Hispanic residents of central Ohio. Math and Science Club – Provides learning opportunities for elementary, middle and high school students at the OSU African American Extension Center. The program is designed to enhance the math and science skills of underrepresented students. Members also completed a one-day camp at the Center of Science and Industry. M.D. Camp – Intensive, three-week summer camp designed to inspire interest in health careers among 11th and 12th graders who have traditionally been underrepresented in medicine. Men Health Initiative – A series of men’s health programs in conjunctions with televised sporting events to maximize interest and ensure attendance of African American men. The health programs provide education about prevention, early detection and clinical trials. National Groundhog Job Shadow Day – Provides youth from Eastmoor Academy and West High School with shadowing experiences. This program is an academically motivating activity designed to give kids an up-close look at the world of work. New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix and Family Day – Co-sponsor of this annual event that benefits the Coalition Against Family Violence. Ohio State’s Medical Center is a member of the Health Care Task Force, which is working with the Central Ohio Trauma System to implement a uniform screening protocol for family violence among hospitals and emergency medical services healthcare workers. North Central Health Advisory Board – A community collaboration to improve health outcomes to residents in the north central area of Franklin County. Ohio Asthma Coalition – Statewide organization that created the statewide asthma plans and provides advocacy for asthma programs. Ohio State University Medical Center staff chair the Coalition. Principals Externships – A professional development day for Columbus Public School Principals, this program allows school administration to learn firsthand about what occurs when one of their students or family members are admitted to the hospital or are diagnosed with a particular illness. This program gives the principals skills and tools to address these issues with their students. Project Love – Ohio State’s Medical Center provides shared nurse coverage as part of the childhood immunization project to increase the number of children receiving immunizations in Franklin County. Project Me – Ohio State’s Medical Center staff participate in this reading program at Hubbard Elementary School. School-to-Work with Disabilities – A collaboration between Ohio State’s Medical Center and the Nisonger Center to provide career opportunities to developmental special needs students and to identify work-based University sites for teachers and students. Stable Cradle Project – Ohio State’s Medical Center and Maryhaven provide outpatient drug treatment programs and family/parenting education to new mothers recovering from substance abuse. Ohio State University Medical Center sponsors a social worker for all of the participating churches. Summer Job Program – Provides a worksite for youth between the ages of 16-18 yrs for an eight-week job placement. Youth come from Salesian Boys and Girls Club, Godman Guild and City of Columbus. YMCA, Eldon W. Ward Branch – Ohio State’s Medical Center sponsors a health center that provides a community health nurse for one day a week, community educational event screenings, an exercise physiologist to conduct aerobic classes for seniors and a van for transportation services. Weinland Program Health and Wellness Project – Evaluates and provides mental health and health services at Weinland Elementary School. A partnership of OSU Harding, Ohio State University Medical Center, School of Nursing, Ohio State’s College of Medicine, College of Human Ecology, Columbus Public School, Weinland Park Enrichment Center, Godman Guild, and School of Allied Medicine. "Women Coming Together" – Ohio State University Medical Center and many collaborators produce an annual conference in Columbus, Ohio, that focuses on women's health issues.
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