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The Breathing Association Free Lung Health Clinic (located at 1520 Old Henderson Road) and the Mobile Medical Unit (at locations throughout Franklin County) provide caring medical and nursing services by a skilled professional staff.
We help people get quality health care who:
- Meet our income guidelines (Click Here to view our eligibility requirements)
- Are un-insured or under-insured
- Cannot afford to pay for health care, and have not seen a doctor in over one year
- Have asthma, COPD, or other lung health needs.
Hours:
Clinic: Mon. and Weds. 8:30am - 3:00pm
Mobile Medical Unit (MMU): Tues. and Thurs. 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Call 273-2843 for all appointments
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Medical services include:
- Physical exams
- Health assessment
- Asthma & 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 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
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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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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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, and/or are a senior 55 years or older with lung disease and need prescription assistance.
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