Specialty Clinics
Meeting Your Specific Needs
Our goal is to be the first place Columbus residents with limited resources go to for quality care for acute and chronic illnesses, social services, and health education. We accomplish this by giving health science and social work students the opportunity to augment their education through hands-on experience while providing services to under-resourced communities.
CFC has numerous specialty clinics. From gynecology to acupuncture, we offer an array of services to meet your needs. Follow the link below to see the upcoming clinic dates. Please note, you must first be seen by a provider in our general clinic to receive a referral in order to get a specialty clinic appointment.
Gynecology & Mammography Clinic
The Columbus Free Clinic provides a range of services including:
- Pap tests (HPV if applicable)
- Pelvic and breast exams
- STI testing (gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomonas, syphilis, HIV) Bacterial vaginosis/candida testing
- Contraception counseling
- Social work counseling, resource distribution
- Mammogram referral
- Referral to OSU for more advanced care (Breast and Cervical Cancer Project collaboration)
We do not provide prenatal, obstetric or fertility services but please click here for resources.
Psychiatry Care
The CFC Social Work Team coordinates a monthly Psychiatric Clinic where patients are evaluated and treated by Psychiatry Residents from OSU Wexner Medical Center.
Please note, you must first be seen by a provider and then referred to that clinic in order to get a specialty clinic appointment.
Initial evaluations with psychiatry happen in person at the clinic; follow up may be in person or via telehealth.
Patients will be followed at Psychiatric Clinic until the psychiatrist determines they are stable and can have medication prescribed by the general clinic providers, or will be referred to mental health services in the community if they have higher level of need than the general clinic can provide.
The weekly general clinic medical providers can prescribe psychiatric medication if comfortable, and can also discuss patient cases with an on-call psychiatrist weekly.
Many medications prescribed for mental health concerns are available at no cost through CFC. If the medication is not available at CFC, the Social Work Team can assist patients in trying to find it affordably in the community.
The CFC providers do not prescribe the following medications sometimes used for mental health issues:
- Stimulants (such as Ritalin or Adderall)
- Benzodiazepines (such as Xanax/Alprazolam, Ativan/Lorazepam, Klonopin/Clonazepam)
- Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (Suboxone, Subutex, Naltrexone, Vivitrol) The Clinic does have Naloxone (Narcan) available for patients.
- Gabapentin
Dietitian Clinic
- High Cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Indigestion
- Irregular weight gain/loss
If you are experiencing a symptom that is not on this list, then please reach out to us! We are happy to discuss it with you to determine if the Dietetics Clinic is the right fit.
As always, if you are experiencing any severe symptoms, please seek immediate medical attention by calling 911 or visiting your local Emergency Department.
- Nutrition Plans
- Diet and Exercise Plan
Please note, you must first be seen by a provider and then referred to that clinic in order to get a specialty clinic appointment.
Neurology Clinic
- Headaches and Migraines
- Tremors
- Epilepsy
- Memory loss
- Dizziness
- Numb/tingling sensations
- Chronic pain
- Sciatica
- Stroke
If you are experiencing a symptom that is not on this list, then please reach out to us! We are happy to discuss it with you to determine if the Neurology Clinic is the right fit.
As always, if you are experiencing any severe symptoms or signs of a stroke (including weakness, numbness/tingling, difficulty speaking, and/or facial droop), please seek immediate medical attention by calling 911 or visiting your local Emergency Department.
- Consultation of neuro complaints
- Prescription of medication after consultation (gabapentin, propranolol, topiramate, sumatriptan, folic acid, etc.)
- Blood tests including fasting lipid panel, glucose, Hgb A1c
- EKG, Urinalysis, stool guaiac
- Radiology referrals (X-ray, MRI, CT, etc.)
- Screening mammography or colonoscopy referral
- Ultrasound scheduling
Please note, you must first be seen by a provider and then referred to that clinic in order to get a specialty clinic appointment.
Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Clinic
- Chronic back pain
- Joint pain
- Carpal tunnel
- Hand Pain
- Upper or lower extremity disorders
If you are experiencing a symptom that is not on this list, then please reach out to us! We are happy to discuss it with you to determine if the Physical Therapy and/or Occupational Therapy Clinic is the right fit.
As always, if you are experiencing any severe symptoms, please seek immediate medical attention by calling 911 or visiting your local Emergency Department.
Patients need a referral from the general clinic at CFC or their primary care physician.
Please note, you must first be seen by a provider and then referred to that clinic in order to get a specialty clinic appointment.
Rainbow Clinic
The focus of the Rainbow Clinic is LGBTQIA-affirming care.
- Primary Care
- Gynecology
- Urology
- PrEP Referrals
- Gender Affirming Referrals
- Mental Health Evaluation
- Assistance with Referrals
Please note, you must first be seen by a provider and then referred to that clinic in order to get a specialty clinic appointment.
Acupuncture
CFC offers monthly ear acupuncture! Acupuncture is a type of integrative healthcare that involves the placement of very small needles into the skin. It is a safe procedure that has helped some patients with chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and other conditions.
Acupuncture Clinic occurs on the first Thursday of each month from 5:30PM to 8:30PM. The last appointment of the evening starts at 8:00PM. Come join us for a free, 20-minute session. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about acupuncture and other integr
The Sympathetic point calms the nervous system and helps with overall relaxation.
The Shen Men or “spirit gate,” can help to reduce anxiety and nervousness.
The Kidney point, for calming any fears and healing internal organs.
The Liver point for detoxification, and to calm aggressions.
The Lung point, which promotes breathing and helps patients let go of grief.
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