Clinic welcomes new board members

The Tuscarawas Clinic for the Working Uninsured is beginning 2022 with two new board members. Matt Fantin and Matt Salvo were added to assist the clinic in continuing its mission to care for the working, uninsured residents of Tuscarawas County who are below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.

Each of these individuals brings a background and talent that will benefit the organization. “Both of these men have a desire to volunteer and give back to our community,” said Pat Warther, the clinic's executive director.

Fantin volunteers with other organizations including Tuscarawas Central Catholic Foundation, Tuscarawas Central Catholic Finance Council, Tuscarawas Central Catholic Board and Kent State University National Board of Alumni.

Salvo additionally volunteers with VITA tax services through the United Way, Dover and Mount Vernon food pantries, and Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Community and Service Ministry group.

The Tuscarawas Clinic for the Working Uninsured is celebrating its 13th year. This past year has been difficult with COVID restrictions and concerns. The clinic was busy caring for patients with COVID and encouraging others to get vaccinated. Its goal for 2022 is to increase the number of patients served in Tuscarawas County.

The clinic continues to operate from 420 Reeves Ave., Suite D, Dover, providing primary medical care, laboratory testing and X-rays, health education, prescription assistance, and limited dental care. Specialty clinics for dermatology and podiatry are provided monthly by Dr. Lindsey Moore and Dr. Adam Myers. Both physicians volunteer their time monthly to provide services for the patients. The clinic also received support from Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital and Trinity Hospital Twin City.

The clinic operates through donations, grants and fundraisers. Many of the grants and donations are from United Way of Tuscarawas County and many area foundations including Austin-Bailey Foundation, Tuscarawas County Community Foundation and the Kimble Family Foundation. Area businesses, medical professionals and other community members have been supportive over the past 13 years.

The Tuscarawas Clinic for the Working Uninsured is a nonprofit organization with a mission to improve access to healthcare for the working uninsured citizens age 18-64 who live in Tuscarawas County and are at or below 199% of the Federal Poverty Level. Anyone in Tuscarawas County age 18-64 who is employed but lacks medical insurance can call the clinic at 330-364-1853 to complete a medical and financial assessment to determine eligibility. Additional information can be found at the clinic’s website at www.tuscarawasclinic.org.