Physicians CareConnection (PCC) is a nonprofit organization, not a government agency. We are dedicated to helping any person who has healthcare challenges due to individual barriers in Central Ohio.

Medical Services are now provided at our new PCC Center for Optimal Health at 1390B Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio, Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm by appointment only.

• Anyone who has a challenge accessing healthcare due to individual barriers

• Adults 18 years and older

• Residents of Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and Union counties

• By calling for an appointment 614-884-2441

• By a referral by a healthcare provider, volunteer, or community partner

• Medical, Dental, and Specialty Care services (based on provider availability)
  

• Vision Screening
  

• Prescription Assistance (No Narcotics)
  

• Care Coordination

• Healthcare for minors (children aged 0-17 years), call Nationwide Children’s Hospital (614-722-2000)

• Sexual health appointments (including STD testing or contraceptives). These services are provided by the Columbus Public Health (CPH) Sexual Health Clinic. Call (614) 645-6472 for an appointment.

• Work or school physicals

• Work-related TB tests

Services are offered by volunteer providers, therefore there is No Charge to the patient

Uninsured patients are required to apply for financial assistance or charity care, for all referrals made to a hospital for e.g. lab work, diagnostics or admission

Off-site prescriptions are given for medication not available at the clinic. There will be an up-to $10 copay per prescription, for prescriptions filled at our partner pharmacies (Kroger, Meijer, Giant Eagle, Sam’s Club or Walmart)

The entire visit can take between 2-4 hours from the time you arrive to the time you leave.

Please plan accordingly.

For safety reasons, it is recommended that you do not bring children or additional parties to the appointment unless they are a caregiver.

Blood Pressure:
When your heart beats, it pumps blood around your body to give it the energy and oxygen it needs. As the blood moves, it pushes against the sides of the blood vessels. The strength of this pushing is your blood pressure. High blood pressure can be a sign that you are at risk for a heart attack or stroke.

Prenatal Care:
Prenatal care is healthcare for pregnant women. It is used to make sure that both the mother and the baby are healthy. Doctors who provide prenatal care are called ob-gyns (obstetrician-gynecologists).

Pulse:
Pulse is a measure of how fast or slow a heart is beating. It is one way of measuring how healthy someone’s heart is.

Referrals:
A referral is when one provider sends you to another to address a specific problem. For example, if a primary care provider finds out that you have a heart problem, they might refer you to a cardiologist (a doctor who focuses on heart health). You can also be referred to an agency for social services, such as a food pantry.

Screening:
A screening is a test done to see if you are at risk for developing a certain health problem. For example, a vision screening is used to see if you are at risk for eye diseases.

Specialty:
A specialty is the particular type of healthcare that a doctor has been trained to provide. For example, a dermatologist is a specialist who helps patients with skin problems.