Crossroad Lead Poisoning Tests Are Accurate
If you read the Jan. 14, 2018 Cincinnati Enquirer article, you may be concerned about any lead testing done on your children at Crossroad Health Center. Rest assured that if your child was tested for lead at Crossroad, his or her test results are not affected. The article said it was possible that tests given to children since 2014 to detect lead poisoning may not have worked properly, delivering incorrect results. Our labs do not use the testing systems that may cause false results. If you have questions, please call Crossroad:
Over-the-Rhine: 513-381-2247
West: 513-922-4271
Harrison: 513-367-5888
If you read the Jan. 14, 2018 Cincinnati Enquirer article, you may be concerned about any lead testing done on your children at Crossroad Health Center. Rest assured that if your child was tested for lead at Crossroad, his or her test results are not affected. The article said it was possible that tests given to children since 2014 to detect lead poisoning may not have worked properly, delivering incorrect results. Our labs do not use the testing systems that may cause false results. If you have questions, please call Crossroad:
Over-the-Rhine: 513-381-2247
West: 513-922-4271
Harrison: 513-367-5888
SC Ministry Foundation Grant Helps Keep Price Hill Kids Lead Free
Crossroad is pleased to receive a generous grant from SC Ministry Foundation. This funding helps us make a difference in the health of young children in Price Hill through checking lead levels in all our pediatric patients. Because we focus on preventive measures, and treat those youngsters with lead poisoning, we are encouraged to see dangerous lead levels fall for children in Price Hill and across Cincinnati. Many families in the Price Hill neighborhood live in older homes with lead-based paint, making it especially important to test these children early and often.
Many Price Hill families are also low income, and covered by Medicaid. However, few health care providers in Cincinnati accept Medicaid, making our services even more critical for this vulnerable population. This funding also supports expanded access for our patients through Saturday hours at our western Hills site and the addition of more health care providers.
Thank you, SC Ministry Foundation, for helping us keep our youngest patients safe and healthy!
About SC Ministry Foundation: Since 1996, SC Ministry Foundation has been promoting the mission and ministry of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati as a public grant-making organization that supports direct service, advocacy and systemic change. Through their commitment to living Gospel values, the foundation strives to reduce poverty and injustice, maximize human potential and build healthy communities through regional, national and international partnerships and collaborative initiatives.
Crossroad is pleased to receive a generous grant from SC Ministry Foundation. This funding helps us make a difference in the health of young children in Price Hill through checking lead levels in all our pediatric patients. Because we focus on preventive measures, and treat those youngsters with lead poisoning, we are encouraged to see dangerous lead levels fall for children in Price Hill and across Cincinnati. Many families in the Price Hill neighborhood live in older homes with lead-based paint, making it especially important to test these children early and often.
Many Price Hill families are also low income, and covered by Medicaid. However, few health care providers in Cincinnati accept Medicaid, making our services even more critical for this vulnerable population. This funding also supports expanded access for our patients through Saturday hours at our western Hills site and the addition of more health care providers.
Thank you, SC Ministry Foundation, for helping us keep our youngest patients safe and healthy!
About SC Ministry Foundation: Since 1996, SC Ministry Foundation has been promoting the mission and ministry of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati as a public grant-making organization that supports direct service, advocacy and systemic change. Through their commitment to living Gospel values, the foundation strives to reduce poverty and injustice, maximize human potential and build healthy communities through regional, national and international partnerships and collaborative initiatives.
Our mission is to give honor to Jesus Christ by providing accessible, comprehensive health care in partnership with our patients and community leading to healthy, changed lives.
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Welcome to Crossroad Health Center! We are here to be your partners in achieving and maintaining good health. At Crossroad, we create a “medical home” where more than 11,000 patients have easy access to medical and behavioral health care services. Without Crossroad, these patients would not receive the high-quality and comprehensive health care they experience here, regardless of their ability to pay.
For 25 years, we have built enduring relationships with patients who have struggled to find high-quality and affordable health care. With a bond of trust firmly in place, Crossroad is changing lives by uncovering critical needs beyond the physical. Crossroad is a federally qualified health center, and provides high-quality medical care for children and adults at our five locations. We offer care for illnesses, routine checkups, immunizations, preventive care and more. Crossroad Health Center provides primary health care to children and adults in Greater Cincinnati. Crossroad strives to provide care that treats the whole person -- body, mind and spirit -- regardless of ability to pay. Crossroad provides a sliding fee scale for patients with no insurance, with a minimum co-pay of $15. Medicaid, Medicare, most commercial insurances and self-pay are accepted. A bilingual staff provides culturally appropriate services to Spanish speaking patients.
Crossroad Offers Expanded Gynecological Services
Crossroad Health Center is pleased to offer gynecological services for women of all ages. With a focus on preventive care, we will treat a full range of women's health issues including:
To schedule an appointment. call: OTR: 513-381-2247 Western Hills: 513-922-4271 Harrison: 513-367-5888 Crossroad OTR Receives Award for Child Immunization RatesThe Ohio Department of Health has awarded a Pediatric Immunization Coverage Excellence Award to Crossroad OTR. This award is presented to health care providers who achieve coverage rates of 90 percent or higher for recommended immunizations for 2-year-olds. Congratulations to our OTR staff for keeping Ohio's children healthy!
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Who Is John Perkins? And Why Is He Important to Crossroad?
When Crossroad founder Dr. Chuck Schubert met John Perkins during his fourth year of medical school, John’s message inspired Chuck and other members of the Sycamore Street Fellowship to launch Crossroad in service to residents of the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. John Perkins didn’t have it easy. Born in 1930, his mother died of starvation when he was just seven months old. Abandoned by his father, he was raised by his extended family, who worked as sharecroppers. Yet John Perkins, a third-grade dropout, eventually became a minister, and inspired thousands with his vision for ministry in low-income communities. Read more here Dr. Rita Girard Joins Crossroad
Crossroad is pleased to welcome Rita Girard, MD. Dr. Girard, a family practice physician, has joined the staff of Crossroad Harrison, where she is accepting new patients. She received her medical degree from the University of Michigan. Dr. Girard is driven by a passion for community wellness and health, especially women’s health and natural family planning. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Girard, call 513-367-5888. |
