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Reproductive Health & Wellness Center Launches New
Telehealth Services in Response to COVID-19
Public Health services available by appointment only
The Reproductive Health and Wellness Center (RHWC) at the
Health Department announces last week, in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic, will offer virtual health visits (telehealth)
to patients. With Ohio residents asked to stay home and
discouraged from making nonessential trips, many patients
have been unable to access the care they may need. The
Health Department’s RHWC team has worked around the clock to
implement a new telehealth program and will start virtual
visits via telephone only, on Monday, April
20, 2020.
Telehealth services will be available on Mondays and
Fridays, from 8:00 am to 1:00 p.m., by appointment only.
Those in need of an appointment are asked to call
419-213-4209, provide contact information and an appointment
time will be confirmed once a RHWC employee returns a call. Walk-ins
are not permitted during this time.
“Existing patients, new patients, those who may be engaging
in risky behavior, have the access to care and information
they need, now through telehealth,” said Dr. J.A. Smith,
Medical Director. “We want to ensure those patients with the
greatest need, have access to care, while reducing the risk
of exposure to COVID-19 through social distancing efforts.”
Additionally, the childhood immunization program, Shots 4
Tots n Teens, will be operational throughout the month April
on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m also
by appointment only. Please call 419-508-9610 to
schedule a Shots 4 Tots n Teens appointment, walk-ins are
not permitted at this time.
The Shots 4 Tots n Teen phone number provided in the
previous press release was incorrect. The above information
has been updated to reflect the correct phone number.
The supplemental nutrition program for Woman, Infants, and
Children (WIC) at the Health Department’s downtown location,
will start to operate Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m., by appointment only. Please call 419-213-4422,
for any questions regarding WIC benefits.
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