Partnering with schools and community agencies to provide health education and health care access to Athens County children and families.
Community Outreach & Services
Here to meet your healthcare needs
Medical Outreach Programs and Community Services
One of the main tenants of the Heritage College's mission is to develop and deliver quality medical and health care services, and health education for children and adults throughout southeast Ohio.
These programs feed our mission to address unmet health and wellness needs in southeast Ohio, one person at a time. All programs are made possible by our dedicated staff members and strong partnerships with other healthcare professionals and volunteers who dedicate their time and expertise to furthering this mission.
Community Clinics
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Heritage Community ClinicFree medical clinics offered in the following specialties: primary care, diabetes and osteopathic manipulative medicine for individuals ages 18-64 who qualify.
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Mobile Health ClinicThe Mobile Health Clinic travels to surrounding counties, bringing access to primary care, immunizations, women's health and adult screenings.
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Free Diabetes ClinicOffering a free Diabetes Clinic monthly to qualifying low-income, uninsured and underinsured adults (ages 18-64), providing care to those who lack adequate health care alternatives.
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Women's HealthFree women's health screenings and education are offered in Athens at the Heritage Community Clinic and throughout southeast Ohio on the mobile health clinic.
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ImmunizationsWe provide free or low-cost immunizations for children and adults, including pre-kindergarten, flu, COVID-19 and more.
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Health ScreeningsFree adult health screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar (glucose), total cholesterol and total lipid profile.
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Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine ClinicOur free Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Clinic is provided by volunteer OMM honors students under the supervision of our faculty.
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Family NavigatorRegistered nurses provide care, support and education to Medicaid-eligible pregnant women to support healthy birth outcomes.
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Childhood Hearings & Vision ScreeningsOur team of registered nurses provides assistance to local schools with childhood hearing and vision clinics for K-12 students.
Volunteer Programs
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Community Food Pantry
In partnership with the Southeast Ohio Foodbank, regional growers and producers, we aid in addressing food insecurity in our southeast Ohio communities.
Student Resources
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Campus Care ClinicOhioHealth Campus Care is 91̽»¨â€™s student health center, which offers a wide range of health services tailored to the specific needs of 91̽»¨ students, with the convenience of an on-campus location.
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Physician Observation91̽»¨ students have the opportunity to observe a physician in a clinical setting.
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Service Learning FellowshipThe Albert Schweitzer Fellowship is a prestigious program that allows graduate and professional health students the chance to work on service projects that address the social factors affecting health in underserved communities.
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TOUCH Service Learning ProgramThe Translating Osteopathic Understanding to Community Health (TOUCH) program is a national program which encourages medical students' commitment to improving the health of our communities through service.
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Body Donor Program
The Body Donor Program enables people to donate their bodies, following their death, to further medical education and research. These selfless donations are invaluable to the training of future physicians and other health care professionals.
Upcoming Community Clinic Events
Wednesday, December 25
9:00 AM — 3:00 PM
Coolspot Country Market
Thursday, January 2
8:00 AM — 3:00 PM
Heritage Community Clinic
Monday, January 6
8:30 AM — 3:30 PM
Heritage Community Clinic Grosvenor Hall West 91̽»¨
Wednesday, January 8
9:00 AM — 3:00 PM
Morgan County Health Department
Thursday, January 9
9:00 AM — 3:00 PM
Shrivers Pharmacy
Monday, January 13
9:00 AM — 3:00 PM
Shriver's Pharmacy