What is Plaguing Lawrence County? “Plague: an epidemic disease causing a high rate of mortality.” Sounds like COVID-19, right? Well yes, but unfortunately we have another plague in Lawrence County….Hepatitis C. COVID-19 numbers continue to rise in Lawrence County, Ohio. Unfortunately, so do our Hepatitis C numbers. I am not here to [...]
ILCAO Family Medical Centers Partners with National Guard for COVID-19 Testing in Lawrence County The Ironton-Lawrence County Area Community Action Organization (ILCAO) Family Medical Centers is pleased to announce that it will again partner with the National Guard to provide COVID-19 drive-up testing in Lawrence County. There is no cost for the testing. [...]
The Ironton-Lawrence County Area Community Action Organization (ILCAO) Family Medical Centers will partner with the National Guard over the next four weeks to provide COVID-19 drive-up testing throughout Lawrence County. There is no charge for the testing but insurance may be billed for those who are insured. The testing will be done from 1:00 -6:00 [...]
All Family Medical Centers are offering full-spectrum COVID 19 testing for anyone who would like to be tested. Tests available include nasal swab for current infection and blood antibodies for past infection. Testing is by appointment only and cost options vary depending on insurance coverage. No cost or reduced cost options are available for uninsured [...]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Tools 2 Thrive Since 1949, mental health professionals across the country have led the observance of Mental Health Month each May to spread the word that mental health is something everyone should care about. While 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, [...]
To Our Patients: If you are concerned that you may have been exposed to someone with COVID19 or feel you are developing symptoms that may suggest you are infected yourself, please contact our offices. We can evaluate your symptoms or condition and provide you with testing orders. As your medical, dental or behavioral health [...]
What is Reverse Meal Planning and how can it help you? Typically when we think of meal planning, it starts with planning the meals for each day before making a grocery list and heading to the store. With the current situations at many grocery stores, this might not always be possible. Not being [...]
To our Patients: We do not want you to avoid needed care during this difficult time. Here is some information on how we are handling your healthcare needs: For our Pediatric Practices: Our offices are open to see your child as usual. We ask that you call the office first so that our [...]
Coronavirus Precautions for Dental Offices Family Medical Centers will comply with patient safety recommendations of the Governor’s Office, the Ohio Dental Association, and the Ohio State Dental Board to protect the health of our dental patients and staff. Therefore, effective immediately, Family Medical Centers will provide only emergency dental services. Please reschedule elective procedures including but [...]
CAO’s Family Medical Centers Among the Top 10 in the State for Quality Health Care The Family Medical Centers (FMC), operating under the Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization, has been named as one of the top 10 health centers in the state of Ohio for 2019 among other awards. FMC was recognized as [...]
