Local Health Resources
Hospitals
Union Hospital, 1606 N. 7th, 47804 238-7000www.uhhg.org
Find out what Union Hospital has to offer patients and visitors. One helpful link is “Find a Provider”. If you are looking for a doctor in a particular specialty, this is one source. It is particularly helpful if you do not know how to spell a doctor’s name but know that he or she should be listed, as you can browse through the listings. Photographs of most of the physicians are included.
The vastly expanded hospital, termed the East Wing, opened on Jan. 12, 2010 for patient care.
Regional Hospital, 3901 S. 7th St, 47802 232-0021
www.regionalhospital.com
Similar to the content offered by Union Hospital’s page. Under the tab “Physicians” click on “Find a Doctor” – the most frequent searches will be by specialty or physician name.
Harsha Behavioral Center, 1420 E. Crossing Blvd. Terre Haute, IN 47802 298-8888 or 1-866-644-8880
www.harshacenter.com
Harsha Behavioral Center is a 36 bed inpatient psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents. In early 2010 a Geriatric Unit named Savera was added and is an 8-bed unit serving patients age 55+ in need of psychiatric care.
Large Clinics and Medical Groups
Union Associated Physicians Clinic (UAP Clinic)For years known as AP&S Clinic. This change occurred Nov. 1, 2009
when the AP&S Clinic and Union Hospital partnered to create an integrated health system, Union Health System.
Numerous locations. 242-3196
www.uapclinic.com
Many doctors in the community are part of this group. Find out about the clinic itself or search for a doctor who practices there.
Union Hospital Medical Group, various locations, 238-7000 [hospital switchboard]www.uhhg.org/uhmg/index.php
Providence Medical Group, 2723 S. 7th St., 47802 232-8164
www.provmed.com
Veterans Outpatient Clinic, 97 W. Honey Creek Drive, 47802 232-2890
Well-Child Clinic, 462-3431 for dates and location
Immunizations offered at a lower cost service by the Vigo County Health Department.
For more clinics, search the yellow pages of the telephone book under “Clinics”.
Other Health-Related Offices
Vigo County Health Department, 121 Oak St., 47807 462-3367www.vigocounty.org/health
Terre Haute Medical Laboratory/Terre Haute Med Lab [several locations],
Business Office 634 Beech St./P.O. Box 1468, 47808 232-9557
www.thml.com
Mid-America Clinical Laboratories, 4797 S. 7th 47802 1-877-803-1010
www.maclonline.com
Ombudsman (Nursing Home/Long Term Care)
[patient advocate who seeks to resolve complaints made by or on behalf of people who are receiving long-term care]
In Area 7 of Indiana (Vermillion, Parke, Vigo, Clay, Putnam, and Sullivan counties) the Ombudsman is contacted at 238-1561 [West Central Indiana Economic Development District, Area 7 Agency on Aging] or 1-800-489-1561. Roberta French is the current Ombudsman.
The Rowe Center for Communicative Disorders 237-2800
www.indstate.edu/coe/rowe/
This center in Indiana State University's College of Education provides comprehensive evaluations for communication disorders, as well as individuall designed treatment plans, and offers speech, language and hearing screenings. Services at the Rowe Center are available to children and adults of all ages with no charge.
The Rowe Center provides services for the following types of disorders which may affect communication:
Articulation, Language, Hearing, Stuttering, Voice disorders, Aphasia, Apraxia, Dysarthia, Autism, Cognitive disorders, and Congenital disorders/syndromes.
Cancer Centers
Hope Cancer Center, 3702 S. 4th St., 47802 234-00982nd location, Hux Cancer Center, 3rd floor, 1711 N. 6 ½ St., 47804 238-7785
www.hopecancercenter.com
Hux Cancer Center at Union Hospital, 1711 N. 6 ½ St., 47804 238-7504
www.uhhg.org/union/huxcancer/index.php
Includes UAP Oncology, the Clara Fairbanks Center for Women, the Hope Cancer Center (2d location), and Hux Radiation Oncology.
Coleman Cancer Center at Providence Medical, 2723 S. 7th, 47802 232-1418
www.provmed.com
Paul Siebenmorgan Cancer Center (opened mid-May 2010)
3901 S. 7th St. 47802
237-9992
Urgent Care
Ambucare Clinic, 3387 S. US Highway 41 in front of Honey Creek Mall, 232-5532Open 7 days a week (no web site found)
Low –Income Health Care
Indigent Medical Care
A program of the Western Indiana Community Action Agency (WICAA)
www.wicaa.org
705 S. 5th St. [former Crawford Elementary School]
232-1264
"The Indigent Medical Care Program addresses the need for quality medical care for those low-income households struck by illness and unable to afford treatment due to a lack of insurance coverage. Indigent Medical Care staff coordinates efforts with Vigo County physicians, specialists, hospitals, clinics, laboratories and testing facilities to provide service to low-income households at no cost. Upon occasion, the Indigent Medical Care Program has been able to provide limited assistance for prescription medication through the generosity of private donations to the program. Household income eligibility is based on 125% of the Federal Poverty guidelines. Hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday."
Vigo County Lifeline
Lifeline may be able to help with referrals. Call 211 or 235-8333
St. Ann Clinic, 1436 Locust St., 47807
232-7447 (from the local telephone book)
Another phone number found is for Medical Services call 232-6962
Dental Services are available but must channel through the above number.
A more direct number exists, but 232-6962 is the one they require to be used.
The Medical Clinic and the Dental Clinic are funded in different ways.
Maternal Health Clinic, 1801 N. 6th, 47804 238-7301
www.uhhg.org/unionhospital-terre-haute/maternalhealth/index.php
Provides preconception care, prenatal care, labor and delivery care, care after birth, gynecological exams, assistance with family planning, menopausal management, counseling in health maintenance and disease prevention.
Clinic fees are on a sliding scale determine by client resources and family size. Medicaid is accepted. NO ONE IS EXCLUDED BASED ON THE INABILITY TO PAY.
Medicaid Office, 43L Meadows Shopping Center, 25th and Poplar Sts. 1-800-403-0864
RX for Indiana, 1-877-793-0765 http://rxforindiana.org This program helps qualified, low-income people with discount prescription medicines, direct from the pharmaceutical manufacturer. You must answer ten simple questions. More than 1,200 medicines are free or are low cost.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) [Food Stamps]
More commonly known as food stamps, this program helps low-income people and families to buy the food they need for good health.
Complete an application at www.in.gov/fssa/2954.htm or call 1-800-403-0864
Healthy Indiana Plan
Health care for individuals earning below 200% of the federal poverty level
(approximately $20,000 for an individual or $42,000 for a family in 2009)
The program offers comprehensive medical care such as doctor visits, prescription drugs, behavioral health care, hospitalizations and surgeries. The program requires minimal monthly contributions from eligible participants.
Enroll at www.hip.in.gov or call 1-877-GET-HIP9
Hoosier Healthwise
Hoosier Healthwise is a state sponsored health care program for children, pregnant women and families. The program offers comprehensive medical care, such as doctor visits, prescription drugs, mental health care, dental care, hospitalizations, surgeries and pregnancy services at little or no cost. Based on family income, children and prenant women may be eligible for no-cost or low-cost coverage if they are below 200% of the federal poverty level, approximately $42,000 for a family of four. Federal poverty level calculations take into account all earnings including unemployment insurance. You may apply online at www.fssa.in.gov or at your local Division of Family Resources office. In Terre Haute that is 43L Meadows Center (lower level) or call 1-800-403-0864
Transportation Choices
Terre Haute Transit Utility750 Cherry Street – Multi-modal transportation facility. 235-0109 (currently has 14 wheelchair accessible buses) Current fare is $1.25.
Seniors and disabled can ride for 60 cents between 9:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. All seniors and disabled must show Social Security ID Cards when boarding to receive the seniors rate of being age 60 and over. Check bus schedules for times or call the office to determine if the buses travel close to your desired medical facility or office.
ADA buses: “Wheels to the World”. This is a paratransit service for those who qualify and requires a doctor’s certification. Current cost is $1.75 per one-way trip. Call 235-0109 for more information. ADA rides are usually scheduled in advance.
Area 7 Agency on Aging & Disabled Rural Transit [operated by WCIEDD]
1718 Wabash Ave. 232-2675
(5) Wheelchair Accessible Vans; Available Monday – Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Demand Response service for the elderly and disabled individuals who live anywhere in the MPA. Rural transit services for individuals who live outside the city limits of Terre Haute. Those who qualify for the Senior and Disabled Program can ride for a donation fee. The cost to the general public for a one-way trip is currently $3.00 for each one way trip.
Yellow Cab
1 Margaret Ave. 478-5000
(5) sedans; (5) Vans – wheelchair accessible
Operates 24/7 anywhere in the state
Demand response and pre-scheduled services for persons who required Medicaid transportation.
Cost: Medical transport is $15.00 per trip and wheelchair service is $40.00 per trip. Mileage for both services is $2.25 per mile [call in case this figure has changed due to high gasoline prices]. A companion fee for ambulatory is $5.00 per person. A companion may ride with a wheelchair passenger for a fee of $10.00 per person. Non medical transportation meter rate is based on time and distance.
N.E.T. Transport
1243 Poplar St. 208-3857
(2) Vehicles (1) Wheelchair Accessible
Available 24/7. Demand response. Cost is based on mileage. No other information available.
Reference USA Health Care Database
Search for health care providers in the library’s subscription database, Reference USA.-
Click here for Reference USA
(outside the library you will be prompted to provide your 14 digit library card number with no spaces) - Click on “Select a Database to Search” and open up the drop down menu
- Choose Health Care
- You can search here for doctors, dentists, or office names.
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