About

Reach Out

Reach Out is a 501(c)3 volunteer healthcare organization, founded in 1994 by three medical leaders in the Miami Valley area: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Public Health–Dayton and Montgomery County, and the Montgomery County Medical Society.

Mission

Reach Out's mission is to provide access to health care services for the underserved/uninsured population in Montgomery County, without restraints, utilizing the professional skills of volunteer physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals.

Eligibility

All age groups and/or disease conditions, uninsured with an income at or below 200 percent of the poverty level are eligible. Identification is required at clinic registration. A photo ID is preferred (driver's license, state ID).

Services

Reach Out provides a safety net for the uninsured with acute/chronic conditions that need immediate follow up. In-Person and/or telemedicine appointments with Physicians and many laboratory tests are provided at no cost to the patient. Ancillary services such as pharmacy and x-ray are limited based on current resources and contracts.

Referrals

Referrals to Reach Out's specialist network are dependent on availability of services requested. In most cases, the physician's professional fees are waived; however, patients may incur costs at the specialist's office for tests or procedures performed. Payment for costs incurred is the responsibility of the patient. Reach Out performs scheduling for most specialist visits. Patients will be notified of their appointment date and time by mail or phone.

Funding

Funding for Reach Out is provided by our community in the form of foundations, grants, corporate, and individual giving. A grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in 1994 initiated the Reach Out program.