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Mount Vernon Health Center

FQHC

Operated by County Of Knox

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

Services offered

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

Hours

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

About Mount Vernon Health Center

Mount Vernon Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Mount Vernon, OH. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.

Community Health Centers like Mount Vernon Health Center play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.

HIV testing + PrEP at Mount Vernon Health Center or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Mount Vernon Health Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Ohio.

Coverage + benefits in Ohio

Mount Vernon Health Center accepts Ohio Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).

Frequently asked questions

What services does Mount Vernon Health Center offer?

Mount Vernon Health Center in Mount Vernon, Ohio offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Mount Vernon Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Mount Vernon Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Mount Vernon Health Center?

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is Mount Vernon Health Center a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Mount Vernon Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.

Where is Mount Vernon Health Center located?

Mount Vernon Health Center is at 202 W Vine St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2458. Phone: 740-399-8008.

Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.