Mobile clinic brings primary and women’s care to Vinton County residents

The Vinton County Health Department at 31927 State Route 93 in McArthur is hosting a weekly mobile clinic that expands local access to primary care, pediatric and obstetric services. OhioHealth Wellness on Wheels comes to the health department every Wednesday, providing primary care and pediatric services from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and women's health and OB services from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, and residents can call 740-331-7373 to secure an appointment or get more information.

The health department maintains regular office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Clinic hours at the department are Monday 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to noon, and the mobile visits add afternoon access for women's services on Wednesdays. For families juggling work, childcare and long drives across the county, that extra window can make the difference between getting care and going without.

Beyond the mobile clinic, the health department provides a range of public-health programs for Vinton County residents. Those programs include WIC nutrition services, Help Me Grow early childhood supports, Cribs for Kids safe-sleep resources, the Little Vikes Baby Pantry, and preparedness and environmental public-health resources. CPR classes are also offered; residents may register by calling 740-596-5233.

For a rural county where long travel times, limited local providers and economic barriers often shape health outcomes, bringing services to McArthur is a practical step toward reducing gaps in care. Regular pediatric and primary care visits improve vaccination coverage, chronic disease management and preventive screening, while on-site women's health and OB services support prenatal care and reproductive health needs that can be harder to find outside larger towns.

Policy and funding choices at the state and county levels will determine whether mobile clinics remain a steady part of local health infrastructure. Sustained support can help ensure weekly offerings persist and that wraparound services such as WIC and baby pantry support are coordinated with clinical care. For now, the weekly visits create a predictable place and time for care that families and older residents can plan around.

Residents seeking services should note the health department address and hours, call 740-331-7373 to reserve a spot at the mobile clinic or contact 740-596-5233 to register for CPR classes. The weekly mobile visits are a tangible step toward making health care more accessible in Vinton County; keeping those doors open will depend on local participation, continued partnerships and attention from county and state decision makers.