World Suicide Prevention Day September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. Each day in the United States, more than 130 people die as a result of opioid overdose. In 2017, opioid use put Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky in the top five death rate states by overdose . According to the CDC (Centers [...]
CAO’s Family Medical Centers Among the Top 10 in the State for Quality Health Care The Family Medical Centers (FMC), operating under the Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization, has been named as one of the top 10 health centers in the state of Ohio for 2019 among other awards. FMC was recognized as [...]
Independence Day Closing Our offices will be closed Thursday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. We will resume normal opening hours on Friday, July 5th.
Family Medical Centers Chesapeake Now Offering ODOT Physicals Family Medical Centers in Chesapeake, Ohio is now offering ODOT (Ohio Department of Transportation) Physicals! Professional drivers can be required to have physicals on a regular basis. Family Medical Centers is now making it easier for you to fulfill this requirement! Tiffany Spears, FNP is [...]
Flu season is here! Family Medical Centers is now offering flu shots to patients! If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, call your primary care provider to schedule an appointment. Call 740-534-9202 to find a Family Care Provider near you.
All of our offices will be closed Monday, February 18th in observance of President's Day. Our offices will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, February 19th.
All our offices will be closed Tuesday, January 1st for the New Year's Holiday. We will resume normal operating hours on Wednesday, January 2nd.
STAY WARM THIS WINTER WITH HELP FROM HEAP The winter season is upon us. The Ironton & Lawrence County Area CAO will begin the Winter Crisis Program on November 1, 2018. The agency can assist with your main heating source cost through a one-time payment to your utilitycompany,wood, coal, or some type of bottled gas. Click here [...]
As part this HRSA grant, Family Medical Centers received $292,750 for Expanding Access to Quality Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Services (SUD-MH). Today, HRSA announced nearly $400 million in awards to health centers, academic institutions, and rural organizations to combat the opioid crisis in communities across the U.S. Health Center Program investments include: Expanding Access [...]
Family Medical Centers and the Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization were awarded a certificate by the Health Resource and Services Administration (HRSA) for being a Health Center Quality Leader for 2017! There are nearly 1,400 health centers operating more than 11,000 service delivery sites providing primary care throughout the United States, the District of Columbia, [...]
