Your Child’s Health is Our Priority at Knox County Community Health Center!

 

We are dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services for children of all ages. Our goal is to help your child thrive, both physically and emotionally. We offer a wide range of services, from routine checkups and immunizations to dental care and mental health counseling.

More Than Just a Walk-In Clinic:

We are your primary care provider, offering preventive care and personalized attention. We treat patients of all ages and backgrounds, regardless of their insurance status. We accept Medicaid and most major insurance plans, and we offer a sliding fee scale for those who qualify.

So, what are you waiting for? We are here for your children’s’ health and well-being.

Complete Care for Your Child:

Dental:

Our Dental Clinics are available at Knox County Community Health Center and Knox County Dental. Did you know we have a full-time dentist, oral surgeon, dental assistants, and dental hygienists available for you and your children?

We offer routine dental care and more.

  • Fillings
  • Sealants
  • X-rays
  • Cleanings
  • Extractions (including wisdom teeth)
  • Child Dentistry

 

Payment Policy

  • Payment is due at time of service.
  • Minimum payment for self-pay patients is $20 for Dental.
  • If patients do not have health insurance, a sliding fee schedule at 200% above federal poverty guidelines is offered to all patients who are eligible. Need help getting coverage? VisitHealthCare.govfor easy steps to get health insurance. 
  • Health Center staff can also assist patients with enrolling in health insurance or Medicaid if they qualify.
  • We accept Cigna Dental, Delta Dental, CareSource, Molina and All Ohio Medicaid Plans.
  • Patients are expected to pay the full sliding-fee-scale amount at the time of their appointment.
  • At the time your appointment is made, you will be told how much you can expect to pay. If for some reason we need to do a procedure that was not planned, and you cannot pay in full, a statement will be given to you. The remaining balance will need to be paid before another appointment can be scheduled.
  • KCCHC protects its patients from surprise medical bills for services and items provided by KCCHC through a combination of: compliance with requirements established under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act and provision of Good Faith Estimates as outlined in Section 27966B-6 of the Federal No Surprises Act.  

To learn more and find needed forms, click here.

Medical:

Our medical clinics at Knox County Community Health Center, Mount Vernon Health Center, Danville Community Health Center, & our Walk-In Clinic are all available for your child’s medical needs.

We offer:

  • Treatment of illnesses, such as earaches, colds, sore throats, infections, and more
  • Physical exams for school and sports
  • We-child exams
  • Lead testing
  • Immunizations for children including influenza, hepatitis, DTaP, MMR, Tdap, HPV, RSV, Rotavirus, IPV, and more
  • Tetanus shots
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Substance abuse treatment

Payment Policy

  • Payment is due at time of service.
  • Minimum payment for self-pay patients is $20 for Medical.
  • If patients do not have health insurance, a sliding fee schedule at 200% above federal poverty guidelines is offered to all patients who are eligible. Need help getting coverage? Visit HealthCare.gov for easy steps to get health insurance. 
  • Health Center staff can also assist patients with enrolling in health insurance or Medicaid if they qualify.
  • Patients are expected to pay the full sliding-fee-scale amount at the time of their appointment.
  • At the time your appointment is made, you will be told how much you can expect to pay. If for some reason we need to do a procedure that was not planned, and you cannot pay in full, a statement will be given to you. The remaining balance will need to be paid before another appointment can be scheduled.
  • KCCHC protects its patients from surprise medical bills for services and items provided by KCCHC through a combination of: compliance with requirements established under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act and provision of Good Faith Estimates as outlined in Section 27966B-6 of the Federal No Surprises Act. 
 

To learn more and find needed forms, click here.

Mental Health:

Counseling provides all individuals with an opportunity to work on emotional healing. With the support of a counselor, your child can work through whatever difficulties are affecting their lives. Counseling is available at Knox County Community Health Center, Mount Vernon Health Center, and Danville Community Health Center.

We offer:

  • Therapy for Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Anger Management, Grief, and more
  • Individual counseling for all ages
  • Play therapy for children
  • Diagnostic assessments
  • Substance Use Disorder counseling for adolescents
  • Case management

Payment Policy

  • Payment is due at time of service.
  • A sliding fee schedule is offered to all patients.
  • Minimum payment for self-pay patients is $10 for counseling services.
  • If patients do not have health insurance, a sliding fee schedule at 200% above federal poverty guidelines is offered to all patients who are eligible. Need help getting coverage? VisitHealthCare.govfor easy steps to get health insurance. 
  • Health Center staff can also assist patients with enrolling in health insurance or Medicaid if they qualify.
  • We accept all Ohio Medicaid Plans, private insurance plans, and self-pay.
  • Patients are expected to pay the full sliding-fee-scale amount at the time of their appointment.
  • At the time your appointment is made, you will be told how much you can expect to pay. If for some reason we need to do a procedure that was not planned, and you cannot pay in full, a statement will be given to you. The remaining balance will need to be paid before another appointment can be scheduled.
  • KCCHC protects its patients from surprise medical bills for services and items provided by KCCHC through a combination of: compliance with requirements established under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act and provision of Good Faith Estimates as outlined in Section 27966B-6 of the Federal No Surprises Act.

 

To learn more and find forms needed, click here.

We also offer the Children with Medical Handicaps program. We don’t want you to feel alone if you have a child with medical handicaps. We know that it is a full-time job caring for your child and you may feel that you have no one in your corner. We offer the Children with Medical Handicaps Program (CMH) through Knox Public Health as part of our lineup of services to support you and your child. Read more about this program here.

Contact Us Today:

Schedule an appointment for your child by calling 740-399-8008 or visiting our website. We are here to help your child live a healthy and happy life!