Ohio State University, the
Ohio State University, the is a federally qualified community health center based in Columbus, OH, with 2 clinic locations. It served 19,009 patients in 2025. Fees are on a sliding scale by income and insurance, and every patient is seen regardless of ability to pay.
- 19,009patients in 2025
- 5%uninsured patients
- 33%at or below the poverty line
Care offered: primary care, dental care, mental health care, substance use treatment, children’s checkups, women’s health, and telehealth.
Who Ohio State University, the serves
33% of patients live at or below the poverty line and 51% are at or below twice that level. 5% have no insurance, 31% have Medicaid or CHIP, 18% have Medicare and 46% have private insurance. 651 patients were experiencing homelessness. 361 were veterans.
| Measure | This center | OH median | U.S. median | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients at or below the poverty line | 33% | 61% | 65% | −28 pts |
| Patients at or below 200% of the poverty line | 51% | 89% | 92% | −38 pts |
| Measure | This center | OH median | U.S. median | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured patients | 5% | 11% | 14% | −6 pts |
| Medicaid or CHIP patients | 31% | 49% | 42% | −18 pts |
| Medicare patients | 18% | 13% | 11% | +5 pts |
| Privately insured patients | 46% | 24% | 24% | +22 pts |
Care and screenings
| Service | Patients | What it counts |
|---|---|---|
| Dental care | 355 | patients had dental exams |
| Mental health care | 6,580 | patients treated for depression or anxiety |
| Substance use treatment | 19 | patients in treatment |
| Well-child visits | 568 | children had checkups |
| Flu shots | 3,653 | patients vaccinated |
| Cervical cancer screening | 995 | patients tested |
| Breast cancer screening | 1,743 | patients screened |
| Family planning | 698 | patients served |
| Diabetes care | 2,672 | patients with diabetes |
| Blood pressure care | 5,470 | patients with hypertension |
| Asthma care | 933 | patients with asthma |
| HIV testing | 1,114 | patients tested |
| Hepatitis C testing | 921 | patients tested |
| Childhood lead tests | 77 | children tested |
Quality of care
Ohio State University, the is at or above the Ohio median on 4 of 7 preventive-care measures. Higher is better on every line.
| Measure | This center | OH median | U.S. median | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with high blood pressure under control | 66% | 69% | 68% | −2 pts |
| Women 52–74 screened for breast cancer | 75% | 54% | 54% | +21 pts |
| Women 24–64 screened for cervical cancer | 71% | 51% | 54% | +20 pts |
| Adults 46–75 screened for colorectal cancer | 70% | 48% | 44% | +22 pts |
| Patients 12+ screened for depression | 59% | 79% | 77% | −21 pts |
| Adults assessed for tobacco use | 90% | 86% | 86% | +4 pts |
| High-risk adults on statin therapy | 78% | 79% | 79% | −1 pts |
Where Ohio State University, the patients live
| ZIP code | Patients | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|
| 43219 | 1,092 | 5% |
| 43211 | 932 | 6% |
| 43207 | 887 | 5% |
| 43209 | 882 | 2% |
| 43201 | 857 | 3% |
| 43232 | 801 | 6% |
| 43206 | 741 | 3% |
| 43213 | 718 | 5% |
Ohio State University, the locations
OSU Total Health Care Center Rardin
OSU Total Health Care Center Outpatient Care East
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- Lorain County Health & Dentistry
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- Third Street Community Clinic
- The Healthcare Connection, Inc.
How fees work: the sliding-fee guide.