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About Us

The Ohio State University College of Nursing opened Total Health and Wellness in 2012 with a vision to expand primary care and treatment of chronic conditions to the Near East Side of Columbus.

The nurse practitioner-led primary care family practice at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center East Hospital provides an interprofessional team approach to integrated physical and mental healthcare for people of all ages.

Total Health and Wellness became a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in 2019. The FQHC designation recognizes community-based healthcare providers who deliver primary care services in underserved populations. FQHCs are supported by federal HRSA Health Center Program grants, which come through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, aimed at expanding access to affordable, quality primary care to vulnerable areas.

  • Mission: To provide accessible and comprehensive health services to empower individuals and families of our community to achieve total health and wellness.
  • Vision: Creating communities where everyone can reach their full health and wellness potential.
  • Values:
    • Quality
    • Compassion
    • Inclusion
    • Respect
    • Innovation

Our Board: Total Health and Wellness operates under a governing board that includes patients and community members.

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Total Health and Wellness board members. Pictured from left to right: Candy Rinehart, Shelly Martin, Pamela Thomas, Karen Hughes, Shelia Craft, Linda Mauger, Renee Green-Russell, Twyla Jones, Danielle Willis, Andrew Freeman, Phyllis Alexander-Davis and Vincent Golden. Not pictured: Carolyn Slack


Total Health and Wellness is recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.

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HRSA Access Enhancer 2023 Awardee
HRSA Health Disparities Reducer 2023 Awardee
HRSA Advancing HIT for Quality 2023 Awardee
HRSA Health Center Quality Leader 2023 Bronze Awardee
American Medical Association target blood pressure 2023 silver award

Ohio State East Hospital Location Hours

Monday, Thursday and Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For care outside of these hours, please visit Advanced Urgent Care. If you are having a medical emergency, please call 911.

We are located on the 12th and 15th floors of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center East Hospital.

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