Detailed Introduction
Lorain County Health & Dentistry at The Nord Center operates as a collaborative healthcare facility in Lorain, Ohio, specifically located at 6140 S Broadway. This entity is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing accessible and comprehensive primary healthcare services to the community. They are committed to delivering quality, compassionate, and affordable care, ensuring that services are available to all individuals regardless of their ability to pay.
The services offered are extensive and cater to a broad spectrum of health needs. This includes primary and preventative medical care for adults, children, and families, with services such as adult/family medicine, pediatrics, OB/women's health, immunizations, flu shots, and COVID-19 testing and vaccinations. Beyond general medical care, they also provide optometry/eye care and podiatry/foot care.
A significant component of their offerings is dental care, with clinics equipped with modern technology for hygiene, restorative, and emergency dental treatments. These services include cleanings, fluoride treatments, examinations, extractions, fillings, root canals, crowns & bridges, oral cancer screenings, X-rays, and sealants.
Furthermore, the facility emphasizes integrated behavioral health services, acknowledging the crucial link between mental and physical well-being. This collaboration with The Nord Center allows them to provide support for mental and emotional health. The Nord Center, a private, non-profit agency, focuses on comprehensive behavioral and mental health services, including crisis intervention, for children, adolescents, and adults in Lorain County. Services from The Nord Center include individual and group counseling, family counseling, community psychiatric support, and specialized programs for sexual assault services.
Lorain County Health & Dentistry also offers additional support services to enhance patient access and care, such as assistance with Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace Exchange insurance applications, onsite lab/blood draw services for eligible patients, referrals to specialists and medical testing, translation/interpretation services for non-English speaking and deaf/hearing-impaired patients, and transportation support. They also have a Sliding Fee Discount Program and a Hardship Appeal Process to ensure affordability.
As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Lorain County Health & Dentistry plays a vital role in the local healthcare landscape, serving a significant number of patients annually across various medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health visits. Their mission is rooted in respecting the dignity of every person and transforming the health and well-being of those in need.
