People with disabilities often face unique challenges in navigating the healthcare system, including communication barriers, lack of accessibility, and discrimination. Therefore, it is crucial for individuals with disabilities to receive support for advocacy in their healthcare to ensure they receive the appropriate care and accommodations they need. Advocacy can help […]
Hamilton County Public Health offers an Overdose Rescue app to help connect care providers to resources preventing fatal opiate overdose. The app is FREE and can guide people responding to an overdose event. You can download the Overdose Rescue App from the Google Play or Apple App Store. Features include: […]
Cincinnati Museum Center participates in a national program that provides discounted admission for low income families. All SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, and MARCC cards accepted. Guests with a valid food assistance (SNAP/EBT) card and a photo ID, or a valid Medicaid, WIC, or MARCC card and a photo ID, will receive […]
During hot summer months it is particularly important to screen patients for risk factors. The CDC provides a screening tool which can be used for this. The screening tool is available for download as a pdf, and can be freely distributed to interested parties for use with patients or loved […]
The Hamilton County Department of Health provides a number of health education resources available for download and review. Among these are “Fact Sheets” on a number of topics, including one about important factors to consider during heat emergencies. Those at greatest risk for heat-related illness include infants and children up […]
Over the past four years there’s been new student debt relief programs created by the U.S. Government and then subsequently shut down. These changes created a lot of confusion. It is important for those with student debt to know what there obligations are for repayment, and what programs that are […]
Red Bike is a public bicycle sharing system that has bike stations throughout Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. For individuals living near the bike stations, and healthy enough to ride, the bikes can be a more economical option than exclusively ride-sharing, using the metro bus system, or buying and maintaining a car. […]
Access to fruits and vegetables is essential for maintaining good health and overall well-being. For low-income individuals and families, limited access to affordable and fresh produce can pose a significant barrier to achieving a balanced and nutritious diet. This can lead to an increased risk of chronic health conditions such […]
Leisure activities and routines are crucial for maintaining good mental health. Engaging in activities such as going to a park can be an essential part of a self-care routine. For some people with mental health challenges or disabilities, they may need assistance in establishing these routines and transportation. Hamilton County […]
The St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy, with locations at the Don & Phyllis Neyer Outreach Center, the Western Hills Thrift Store, and the Milford Thrift Store, provides a last resort safety net for those who have no other way to access their prescription medication. Services The St. Vincent de […]
Program update – Fall 2026. The AC request form opens annually on May 1. At this time, due to a large volume of requests and overwhelming need, St. Vincent de Paul is no longer accepting new AC requests for the 2026 season. Please check back next May. For immediate or […]
Where do you go to buy food for your family when it takes an hour by bus to get to the nearest grocery store? What do you eat when processed food and corner-store snacks are the only things within reach, or the only affordable options? Healthy Harvest Mobile Market visits […]
Talbert House is known throughout the region as being a provider of mental health and addictions services, but they also a number of other services including primary medical care. Primary Medical Care is an important resource for every individual and family. Primary care providers can help one connect to a […]
