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Equitas Health - Short North Medical Center

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1033 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43201
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At-a-Glance Facts

CostNot confirmed - call to ask
Provider typeCommunity Health Center
HoursMon-Fri: 8:00am-5:30pm, Sat: 9:00am-12:30pm
Phone(614) 340-6777
PaymentSliding Fee Scale; AARP; Aetna; Aetna Better Health; Anthem...
Last updatedSeptember 15, 2026

Cost and Eligibility

Cost Model: Not confirmed

Payment method: Sliding Fee Scale; AARP; Aetna; Aetna Better Health; Anthem (Blue Cross Blue Shield); Assurant Health Plan; BAC; Beacon Health; Buckeye Community Health Plan; Caresource; Cigna; CoreSource; Federated Insurance; Golden Rule; Healthscope; Healthsmart; Healthspan (Inhealth); Humana; Medical Mutual of Ohio; Medicare Part B; Medigold; Molina; Most Dental Plans; Multiplan; Ohio Medicaid; Optima Health; Optum; OSU Health Plan; OSU Student Health Insurance; Paramount Advantage; Premier Health Plan; Railroad Medicare; Tricare (HealthNet); United Healthcare; United Healthcare Community Plan; United Medical Resource (UMR)

Contact the clinic directly to confirm current pricing, accepted insurance, eligibility rules, and any documents needed for your visit — payment policies can change and vary by service.

Services

Medical Women's Health

Services described in the directory record: Primary Care, Specialized LGBTQ Care, Specialized HIV Care, Behavioral Health, HIV/STI Testing, HIV Supportive Services, Pharmacy

Hours and Appointments

Mon-Fri: 8:00am-5:30pm, Sat: 9:00am-12:30pm

Call ahead to confirm same-day availability and appointment requirements.

Languages and Accessibility

Language access, transportation, and accessibility details are not confirmed in structured fields. Contact the clinic directly before visiting.

About this clinic

The mission of Equitas Health’s Short North Medical Center is to deliver high quality patient-centered, accessible, cost-effective, and timely primary health care to all; provide high impact prevention, health and wellness services; and be the gateway to good health for those at risk of or affected by HIV/AIDS, for the LGBTQ community, and for those seeking a welcoming healthcare home.

Directory remarks: Urban Area, Permanent Clinic, Year-Round, Full-Time (open 61 hours per week)

Verification and Listing History

Verification status: Verification needed
Last verified: Not recently verified
Listing last updated: September 15, 2026
Clinic management status: Managed or updated through an account

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Common Questions About Free and Low-Cost Clinics

General guidance for visitors. It is not medical advice and it does not describe Equitas Health - Short North Medical Center's current policy — call the clinic to confirm anything below.

Is this clinic actually free?
Often not entirely. "Free clinic" usually means one of three things: a volunteer clinic with no charge, a community health center with a sliding fee scale based on household size and income, or a clinic that charges a small flat visit fee. A sliding scale can still leave a bill. Ask what the lowest tier costs before you book.
What if I have no income at all?
Most sliding-scale programs have a lowest tier for people with no income, and many accept a signed self-declaration when you have no pay stubs to show. Ask for the clinic's discount program by name and ask what proof they take. Being told "bring proof of income" does not mean you are turned away for having none.
What should I bring to a first visit?
Usually a photo ID, something showing your address, proof of income or a self-declaration, your insurance or Medicaid card if you have one, and a written list of your current medications and doses. Call ahead — requirements vary, and arriving without the right paperwork is the most common reason a first visit gets rescheduled.
Do I need insurance, or immigration documents?
Federally funded health centers serve patients regardless of insurance status and do not require proof of citizenship to provide care. Volunteer and charitable clinics set their own rules. If it matters to you, ask before your visit what they require and what they record.
Is dental care included?
Usually not, and this is the single most common disappointment. Dental is frequently a separate program with its own eligibility, its own waiting list, and a narrower service list — extractions and urgent pain may be covered while fillings, crowns, root canals, and dentures are not. Confirm that dental is offered at this specific location before travelling.
Can I get a prescription refilled here?
Most clinics require an appointment before they will refill anything, and a first appointment can be weeks out. If you are close to running out of a medication you cannot safely stop, say so when you call — say the medication name and how many days you have left. Ask your pharmacy at the same time; pharmacists can sometimes authorise a short emergency supply.
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Location

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