Holmes County compact health and services guide centralizes care access

Holmes County residents now have a compact, practical summary of primary health care and community services designed to help families, seniors and people with limited mobility find timely care. The guide centers on Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg as the county’s primary hospital and maps out clinics, public health offerings and local service entry points that matter for everyday health and safety.

Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg anchors acute and outpatient care for the county. For routine appointments, referrals and questions about services, residents should contact Pomerene’s appointment line or access information through the hospital’s website to confirm clinic hours, specialty availability and telehealth options. Community clinics across the county provide primary-care access; residents without reliable transportation are encouraged to ask clinics or Pomerene about transportation assistance and telehealth visits to avoid missed care.

The Holmes County Health District provides immunization and vaccine clinics and serves as the local contact for environmental health matters. Residents should turn to the health district for routine vaccinations, clinic schedules and questions about food safety, water and sanitation concerns that affect public health. Local long-term care and home-care providers supply in-home supports and nursing facility care for older adults and people with chronic needs; families should contact providers directly to discuss admission, care plans and home-health services.

Mental health access points and community behavioral health services are highlighted in the guide as critical pieces of the local safety net. Those seeking counseling, crisis intervention or substance-use supports should begin with community clinics or the health district to learn where telehealth, outpatient counseling and referral pathways are available.

This summary also brings together county public-service contacts that residents use frequently: the county commissioners’ offices for policy and service coordination, the veterans services office for benefits and supports, and branches of the Holmes County District Public Library for information, internet access and community programs. For acute emergencies, dial 911; for non-emergency public health or environmental concerns, contact the health district during business hours.

Public health implications are clear: centralized information can improve vaccine uptake, reduce missed appointments and shorten referral times to specialty care, but barriers remain. Transportation limitations, workforce shortages in rural health and gaps in mental-health capacity increase risks for homebound residents and low-income families. Strengthening transit options, expanding telehealth reimbursement and bolstering clinic hours would make care more equitable across Holmes County.

For now, residents should verify clinic hours and appointment procedures directly with Pomerene Hospital and local clinics, check the Holmes County Health District for vaccine clinic dates, and reach out to county offices or library branches for help navigating benefits and services. Keeping a list of these contacts and confirming hours before travel will help families and caregivers get care when they need it.