Health and Wellness

Through the HNHF initiative, Nationwide Children’s works to improve the physical and mental well-being of children in our community. We expand access to health care by offering community and school-based services.

Featured Programs

Linden and Northern Lights Primary Care Centers

The Linden and Northern Lights Primary Care Centers provide complete health care, including checkups for children and teenagers ages 0 to 21. Other services include care for sick children, immunizations, teen health services, nutrition and social services and specialized services for asthma, obesity and ADHD.

Mobile Care Center

The Mobile Care Center provides needed primary care, preventive and educational services to medically underserved children by bringing Nationwide Children’s services to schools and neighborhoods.

Early Childhood Mental Health Classroom Consultation and Support

Collaborating with area child care centers and preschool programs, Nationwide Children's supports the positive social and emotional development of our neighborhood's youngest learners. Nationwide Children’s clinicians provide classroom consultation and trainings for staff regarding the impact of toxic stress and trauma; coaching and modeling on how to use trauma-informed practices in the classroom; individual child observation and planning around challenging behaviors; social emotional groups for children in the classroom; and strategies to promote family engagement.

Triple P (Positive Parenting Program)

The Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) provides parenting education and support for parents and caregivers of children ages 0 to 16. Triple P helps parents raise happy, confident children and prevent or reduce problem behaviors. Triple P and Teen Triple P Online are also available through the state of Ohio at no cost.

Care Connection (School-Based Health Care)

Nationwide Children’s Care Connection partners works to improve students’ health and well-being so they can be successful in school. Primary care services are offered on-site in the school health clinic or through the Mobile Care Center by a nurse practitioner who works in partnership with the school nurse. The goal is to connect students without a doctor to one. In addition, licensed therapists provide counseling and prevention services in the school. They assist children to overcome life’s problems, feel better, manage their relationships with others and improve how they do in school. Teen health education is also provided in these schools. 

Linden Fresh Market

Community of Caring Development Foundation and the Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio, backed by the support of Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families, have opened the Linden Fresh Market and Charitable Pharmacy at 1464 Cleveland Ave. Free and fresh produce will be provided for Ohio residents who meet income guidelines, those families who are at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. The Charitable Pharmacy will also provide basic pharmacy services and free medication will be available to Franklin County residents with a household net income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.