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Complex Medical Help Program

Lorain County Public Health (LCPH) participates in the Complex Medical Help (CMH) program. LCPH nurses help parents and guardians of children with health care needs get family-centered, community-based services. The Ohio Department of Health leads this tax-supported program.

Call Lorain County Public Health at 440-322-6367 for questions and enrollment.

CMH serves:

Ages 0 to 24
U.S. citizens
Ohio residents
Children with medical concerns
Families who meet financial eligibility

Services may include:

Early identification/referral of a child with a medical concern
Biopsies, X-rays, laboratory tests, special tests, and prescriptions
Referrals, consults, and office visits to CMH approved physicians
Public Health Registered Nurse services
Psychological evaluations for children

View a fact sheet on the CMH program.

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