Healing Without Barriers: TriHealth’s Free Health Center

At TriHealth, we believe everyone deserves access to compassionate and comprehensive health care. That belief drives everything we do, and it’s the foundation of our Good Samaritan Free Health Center—a place where compassion meets action and where we live out our mission to improve the health of the people we serve.

What Is the Free Health Center?

The Free Health Center is more than just a clinic—it’s a lifeline for our neighbors in Cincinnati who are uninsured. Our goal is to provide these patients, who are disproportionately at risk for chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension, the medical care they need to enjoy a higher quality of life. Every day, our team of volunteer physicians, nurses, and others show up with one goal: to provide high-quality care to anyone who walks through our doors, regardless of their ability to pay.

We offer a wide range of services, including:

• Primary Care: Routine checkups, chronic disease management, and health education.
• Behavioral Health: Mental wellness support and counseling.
• Preventive Screenings: Diabetes, blood pressure, and other early detection services.
• Interpreter Services: Ensuring language is never a barrier to care.
• Transportation Assistance: Helping patients get to and from appointments.
• Charity Care: Over $14 million in charity care provided annually—because no one should have to choose between health and hardship.
• Integrated dental care; treating the entire person
• Food Pantry
• Women’s health
• Specialty services
• Dietician counseling
• Pharmacy support

Why It Matters

For us at TriHealth, this work is deeply personal. We’ve seen firsthand how the Free Health Center transforms lives. It’s a cornerstone of our population health strategy, which means we’re not just treating illness—we’re preventing it. We’re addressing the root causes of poor health, like housing, food insecurity, and access to education. We’re building a healthier Cincinnati, one patient at a time.

How You Can Help

If you’ve ever wondered how you can make a difference, here’s your chance. Volunteering at the Good Samaritan Free Health Center is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. Whether you’re a health care professional, a student, or someone who simply wants to give back, we have a place for you. The Free Health Center is funded by the Good Samaritan Foundation, and is supported 100% by donors. Since its inception, more than $30 million has been invested into the community through donations.

You can:

• Help with clinical support; medical and dental providers, nurses, medical assistants, dental hygienists and assistants
• Assist with patient navigation
• Join our outreach efforts
• Provide administrative help
• Donate

Getting started is easy. Just call (513) 246-6888 to speak with someone about volunteer opportunities. We’ll walk you through the process and help you find the role that’s right for you.

Join Us

At TriHealth, we’re committed to healing without barriers. The Good Samaritan Free Health Center is a reflection of that promise—and we need you to help us keep it alive. Together, we can ensure that every person in our community has access to the care they deserve.

Let’s make health equity a reality. Let’s serve with heart. Let’s do this—together.

Learn more about The Free Health Center here.