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Measles Is on the Rise
Measles rates in 2026 are very high, with 4,080 cases and 414 hospitalizations in the U.S. as of October 9, 2026. Measles can cause encephalopathy (brain damage) and even death. The vaccine is very effective and if given within 3 days of exposure usually prevents measles spread. If you or your child needs a vaccine…
Read MoreOctober Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October Is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. For many women, mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat. Mammograms can find cancer before it is big enough to feel or cause symptoms. Breast…
Read MoreAugust Is Immunization Awareness Month
August is Immunization Awareness Month! Vaccines are one of the best ways to keep children healthy. Vaccines provide protection against infectious diseases and help to stop the spread of viruses and bacteria. Ohio requires students (kindergarten through 12th grade) to be fully protected against these 10 vaccine-preventable diseases: Diphtheria Hepatitis B Measles Meningococcal Mumps Pertussis…
Read MoreDrive Fore Diabetes Golf Classic is Sept. 28
Grab your clubs for a cause! Join us for our annual Drive Fore Diabetes Golf Tournament. Every swing helps fund essential care, medication and support for Crossroad’s low-income patients who are managing their diabetes. As a nonprofit, federally-qualified health center serving the Greater Cincinnati community, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality, affordable care. Thanks…
Read MoreCrossroad Closed for Juneteenth
Crossroad will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Our after-hours lines are open 24/7: Over-the-Rhine: 513-381-2247 Western Hills: 513-922-4271 Harrison: 513-367-5888. We wish you a safe and healthy holiday!
Read MoreJune Is National Safety Month
June is National Safety Month Did you know that drowning is the #1 cause of accidental death in children between ages of 1 and 4? For every child in the United States who drowns in a swimming pool, five other children receive emergency room care for injuries suffered in a swimming pool. In this video,…
Read MoreCrossroad Closed on Memorial Day
All Crossroad locations will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We are also closed Saturday, May 23. We will reopen Tuesday, May 26. We wish you and your family a safe and healthy holiday! For after-hours help, call 513-381-2247.
Read MoreYou’re Invited! May 14 OTR Open House
Please join us for the festive opening of our new Crossroad Over-the-Rhine site on Thursday, May 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. We’ve relocated from Liberty Street to a modern, expanded health care facility a few blocks north at 1712 Race Street. Tour our state-of-the-art facility, meet our outstanding team and enjoy light refreshments. Free…
Read MoreCrossroad Announces CEO Transition
After more than a decade of leading Crossroad Health Center, a Cincinnati-based nonprofit health services organization, CEO James Berrens (left) will retire this spring. The organization has already chosen his successor. Berrens will step down on May 29. After a nationwide search, the Crossroad board of trustees selected Crossroad’s Chief Financial Officer Timothy Vale as…
Read MoreApril Is Volunteer Appreciation Month
Crossroad salutes its Volunteer Internship Program students, who generously give their time while gaining on-the-job training. Many are premed students and benefit firsthand from experiencing what it means to be a primary care provider to a low-income and uninsured population. Interns strive to make health care as simple and accessible as possible for patients. By…
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