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The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center

Look-alike

Operated by Meridian Healthcare

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

44.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

About The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center

The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in Youngstown, 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 The Judge Joseph Donofrio 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 The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If The Judge Joseph Donofrio 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

The Judge Joseph Donofrio 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 The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center offer?

The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center in Youngstown, Ohio offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center?

44.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center a federally qualified health center?

Yes. The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding. 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 The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center located?

The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center is at 550 W Chalmers Ave, Youngstown, OH 44511-1576. Phone: 330-797-0070.

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.