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TriHealth’s Community Health Workers never judge a book by its cover
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TriHealth’s Community Health Workers never judge a book by its cover

Janet Visco, Practice Manager of the OB-GYN Center at TriHealth, oversees Community Health Workers, nurse case managers, and some social workers affiliated with outpatients.  “It’s a busy women’s center, with over 1,000 deliveries last year,” she says. “We provide gynecological services as well. The majority of those we serve are African American and/or insured by…

Healthy Homes Block by Block Founder and CEO talks community empowerment

Healthy Homes Block by Block Founder and CEO talks community empowerment

Chellie McLellan says her organization’s mission is “to empower families to realize the dreams they have for themselves and for their children” and its vision is “for Price Hill to be the best place to start and raise a family.”  McLellan is the Founder and CEO of Healthy Homes Block by Block, a 501(c)(3) organization…

HCAN highlights important role of fathers at 3rd annual Dad event

HCAN highlights important role of fathers at 3rd annual Dad event

Our 3rd annual It’s A Great Time to Be A Dad! was held Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, at the Cincinnati Reds Urban Youth Academy. The annual event serves as an extension of our Maternal & Child Care Coordination program by encouraging men to see their important role in helping to raise healthy children. There were…

Health Care Access Now is pleased to announce the promotion of Sarah Mills to CEO

Health Care Access Now is pleased to announce the promotion of Sarah Mills to CEO

Sarah has been with the organization since 2014, most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer since HCAN’s affiliation with Talbert House in January of 2018. She has also held the position of southwest Ohio Hub Director and the Director of Operations at HCAN. In addition to Sarah’s non-profit experience, her career has included work in…

Judith Warren retiring as CEO of Health Care Access Now

Judith Warren retiring as CEO of Health Care Access Now

A long-time advocate for public health takes a bow Cincinnati, OH – Judith Warren, MPH, the founding CEO of Health Care Access Now (HCAN), has announced her retirement from the organization.  Her nine-year tenure at HCAN culminates a career in health care administration, nonprofit and community leadership. Warren says, “It’s been a privilege to serve consumers…

Health Care Access Now receives more than $50,000 to expand maternal and child health care coordination programs and scholarships for Community Health Workers

Health Care Access Now receives more than $50,000 to expand maternal and child health care coordination programs and scholarships for Community Health Workers

Health Care Access Now (HCAN) was awarded a $50,00 grant from the HealthPath Foundation to support their Maternal and Child Health Care Coordination Program. HCAN, along with its Care Coordination agency partners, assists women living in Butler and Hamilton counties during and after pregnancy to ensure they have a full-term baby and that women and…