Programs

Breast Cancer Awareness and Support

The Partnership and the Licking County Health Dept. received a Komen for the Cure grant to support breast cancer awareness and to assist breast cancer patients in Licking County. These patients will be able to get help with the cost of medical procedures, prosthetics, and general personal care. The grant will also allow for support care for the families affected by the patients of Breast Cancer. SASS (Services And Social Support) for Breast Cancer is a program at the Licking County Health Department that serves Licking County residents with a prior or recent diagnosis of breast cancer . The program offers many types of support and financial assistance at diagnosis, during surgery, treatment and long-term care.

Patient Navigator Program

Medical and Dental Case Management and Referral (Patient Navigator) helps those in need of medical or dental care access the health resources available in Licking County. The Patient Navigator (case manager) makes referral to health care providers and agencies that accept Medicaid or those that offer services for free or on a sliding fee scale. Limited funds are available through the Partnership to assist with lab and materials costs for health care providers that volunteer to see clients referred through this program. Call (740) 349-6535 for more information.

Child Car Safety Seats

Car seats are required by law in Ohio for children under 3 years and less than 30 lbs. Car seats are provided for low income families in need of seats through the Licking County Health Department's Child Safety Seat program. Funds donated to the Partnership are used to purchase additional seats for distribution to Licking County families. Parents are trained on proper installation and use of the seats and the seat is properly secured in the car by a trained car safety seat technician. Seats are also provided though the Ohio Buckles Buckeyes program, PRC funding through Licking County Dept. of Jobs and Family Services, and donations from local organizations.

Wellness Programs

We're Active Licking County (WALC) is an initiative started by the Licking County Wellness Coalition to improve the health and wellness of the community's residents by encouraging increased physical activity and healthy lifestyles. The Licking County Wellness Coalition is made up of individuals and organizations who have chosen to work collaboratively on initiatives to improve the health and wellness of Licking County residents.

3rd Grade Health and Wellness Program