Molina Healthcare of Ohio Provides iPads to Third Street Family Health Services for Language Translation to Reduce Disparities in Care
Media Contact: Ben Jackey, Ben.Jackey@MolinaHealthCare.com, (502) 377-9484
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 22, 2024 — Molina Healthcare of Ohio (“Molina”) is recognizing Third Street Family Health Services (“Third Street”) for its commitment to improving the health of the greater community and removing barriers to wellness throughout Ohio. Molina will be providing each of the 13 Third Street campuses with an iPad that will be used to assist with translation services for patients.
Translation services are essential to improving care. Data shows older adults with limited English proficiency had a 68% increased risk of being in fair or poor health as compared to English-only speakers. According to the Migration Policy Institute, nearly 37% of Ohioans have limited English proficiency, indicating a significant need to address disparities.
“Language should not be a barrier to receiving quality health care, which is why Molina is providing Third Street a tool to help remove that obstacle,” said Ami Cole, plan president of Molina Healthcare of Ohio. “Molina believes all Ohioans should have access to high-quality care and we are pleased to partner with Third Street to help improve the health and well-being of our communities.”
Third Street is a non-profit community health center with a mission of delivering comprehensive health and wellness care that is accessible to all. Third Street provides behavioral health assistance, dental and medical services, medication-assisted treatment, OB/GYN services, pediatric care and podiatry services to northcentral Ohio. Molina is a silver-level sponsor of Third Street Family Health Services and has partnered with the organization for over three years.
“Part of our mission is making care accessible, and translation services play a large part in that,” said Peggy Anderson, CEO of Third Street. “The iPads in our clinics will provide real-time translation, making care convenient for the patient. We are thankful to Molina for recognizing the impact that this service can have on improving the health of the community.”
About Molina Healthcare of Ohio
Molina Healthcare of Ohio, Inc. provides government-funded, quality health care, serving members through Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace programs in Ohio. Through its locally operated health plans, Molina Healthcare, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, provides managed health care services under the Medicaid and Medicare programs, and through state insurance marketplaces. For more information about Molina Healthcare of Ohio, visit MolinaHealthcare.com.
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