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The Breathing Association Lung Health Clinic provides caring medical and nursing services by a skilled professional staff. We help people get quality health care who:
• Meet our income guidelines
• Are un-insured or under-insured
• Cannot afford to pay for health care, and have not seen a doctor in over one year
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Have asthma, COPD, or other lung health
needs.
Hours:
Monday: 8:30am - 3:00pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 6:00pm during winter and summer HEAP programs.
(Closed for lunch both days 12:00pm - 1:00pm)
Services include:
- Physical exams
- Health assessment
- Asthma education
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) education
- Nutrition, exercise and weight management counseling
- Chest x-rays, EKG’s, breathing tests
- Influenza and pneumonia immunizations
- Social services
- Community outreach, and referral to other social service agencies
- Medical supplies, nebulizers, peak flow meters
- Prescription assistance programs
- Assistance with medical supplies and pharmacy prescriptions
- Wellness services
- Diagnostic laboratory services
- Preventative services
- Home care follow-up for seniors and asthma care
Eligibility:
200% of Poverty Level for the Lung Health Clinic and 200% of the poverty level for the Mobile Lung Health Clinic, as pre-screened by either: The Breathing Association Home Energy Assistance 614.457.2997 or IMPACT Community Action Agency 614.252.2799.
Clinic Professional Staff:
- Teresa Alton, R.N., M.S.N., C.N.P. Director, Lung Health Clinic
- Karen Prenger, R.N., M.S., C.N.S. Assistant Director, Lung Health Clinic
- Tom Houston, M.D.
Medical Director, Lung Health Clinic and Consulting Physician
- Jeffrey Hunter, D.C., D.O.
Consulting Physician, Lung Health Clinic
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Support Staff:
- Scott Compton,
Office Manager
- Joyce Johnson, R.T.
Lung Health Outreach Director
- Colleen Wesley, R.N.
Asthma Educator and Asthma Services
- David Jeffries, B.S.
Medical Supplies Director
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Sponsored by:
IMPACT Community Action
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Community Partner:
NBC4
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- Special thanks to Farber Custom Coach and Steve Farber for the support and donation of a security system.
- Special thanks to Jess Howard Electric Company, John Howard and Tim Howard, Sr. for support and donation of installation of electrical services boxes for mobile unit.
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THE BREATHING ASSOCIATION also offers programs for
people with and at risk of lung health disease. If you live in
central Ohio and you
Or a family member has asthma, COPD, emphysema,
bronchitis, or other breathing problems
Need assistance with lung health medical supplies
Are a senior 55 years or older with lung disease and need prescription assistance.
Please click on the following links to learn more about lung health and
the services we offer to assist you.
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