Federal Qualified Health Center Affiliate Network

In alignment with Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s mission to improve the health and well-being of all children, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay, we are committed to collaborating with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) across Ohio.

Together, we can expand access to high-quality pediatric services, share clinical expertise and strengthen community-based care, ensuring every child receives the comprehensive, family- centered care they deserve right in their own community.

What resources and opportunities for collaboration are available to FQHCs?

Nationwide Children’s provides FQHC teams with access to professional development, pediatric training and operational support that helps grow your knowledge and skills, to ultimately deliver the best possible care to the children and families you serve.

Opportunities include:

Clinical Support

  • Tailored education sessions on pediatric topics of interest
  • Direct physician-to-physician connections for referrals and case collaboration
  • Clinical trial enrollment support
  • Consultation to incorporate behavioral health services within the primary care setting

Nonclinical Support

  • Electronic medical record (EMR) consultation, Nationwide Children’s data integration and optional subsidized EMR program
  • Birth outcome reporting assistance
  • Training in organizational development and business process improvement

Why join Nationwide Children’s FQHC Affiliate Network?

Nationwide Children’s is leading the transformation of child health to achieve best outcomes.

  • Nationwide Children’s is one of the nation’s largest pediatric health systems, consistently ranked among the top 10 children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
  • With more than 1.9 million patient visits each year, we combine clinical expertise, research and community partnerships to improve child health across Ohio and beyond.
  • We are the pediatric teaching hospital for The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
  • Nationwide Children’s is also home to Partners For Kids®, one of the country’s largest pediatric accountable care organizations that provides seamless access to the best health care for all children.

We are committed to collaborating with local providers to break down barriers and deliver exceptional, family- centered care to every child – no matter their zip code or their ability to pay.