State lawmakers commend practice for service to Near East Columbus community

Ohio State Total Health and Wellness, the nurse practitioner-led primary care practice hosted by The Ohio State University College of Nursing, today concluded a month-long celebration of its 10th anniversary with special presentations by state lawmakers.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded full “Federally-Qualified Health Center” status (FQHC) to The Ohio State University College of Nursing’s Total Health and Wellness, a nurse practitioner-led comprehensive primary care health center at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center East Hospital.<

The Ohio State University College of Nursing incorporates telehealth across nursing curricula with innovative techniques, tools, pedagogy and learning environments to prepare students for the healthcare of today and tomorrow.

Open house planned for April 2, 2018

Ohio State Lima students, employees and dependents will now have access to onsite healthcare in the Student Services Center on campus through the Ohio State Total Health and Wellness at Lima health center, utilizing telehealth equipment connected to the Columbus campus.

The Ohio State University Total Health and Wellness Center at University Hospital East has qualified to provide expanded primary-care services to patients regardless of their ability to pay after receiving a significant federal designation.