Dr. Gene Wright Community Health Center

The Dr. Gene Wright Community Health Center, located at 441 E 8th St, Lima, OH 45804, is a vital healthcare provider in the community, operating under the umbrella of Health Partners of Western Ohio. This center is designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), meaning it receives federal funding to provide primary care services in underserved areas and offers a sliding fee scale based on income, ensuring access to care for all, including uninsured and underinsured individuals. The center provides a wide range of integrated healthcare services, emphasizing a patient-centered approach. Key services include comprehensive primary medical care for all ages, oral health/dental services (including cleanings, dentures/partials, and sealants), and robust behavioral health programs, including counseling and treatment for substance use disorders (utilizing the SBIRT model: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment). They also offer pharmacy services, social services, and outreach programs to address basic living needs and provide support beyond direct medical care. The center is recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and is accredited by AAAHC. The Dr. Gene Wright Community Health Center is named in honor of Dr. Gene Elliot Wright, a long-time family practitioner in Lima, Ohio. Dr. Wright practiced medicine for 47 years and was instrumental in the founding of Health Partners of Western Ohio, a federally qualified community health center network designed to bring healthcare to underserved areas. The Lima Community Health Center, the first clinic established for this purpose, was renamed in his honor in 2010. The center aims to continue Dr. Wright's legacy by providing accessible, high-quality healthcare to the community.