Mission: CareNet’s mission is to increase access to coordinated healthcare services for low income residents of Lucas County.

Results: Since inception in 2003, CareNet has served more than 28,600 residents of Lucas County. Through the years, CareNet has received recognition for its efforts on national, state and local levels. National Recognition2005: Recipient of the American Hospital Association NOVA Award2007: Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) recognized CareNet as a best practice for improving health outcomes and reducing disparities2008: Finalist for the Premier Cares Award2010: Recognized as a Program of Excellence by the Jackson Healthcare Hospital Charitable Service AwardState Recognition2005: Ohio Hospital Association Meritorious Service Award2009: Finalist for the Ohio Non-Profit Excellence Award in 20092011: The Ohio Association of Free Clinics Partnership Award was presented to ProMedica and Mercy Health for their support of CareNetLocal Recognition2006: Recipient of the League of Women Voters Olive Colton Award2013: Recipient of the Nonprofit Excellence Award for a Small Organization

Target demographics: Any uninsured Lucas County resident who has a household income below 200% of the federal poverty guideline and who is not eligible for public or private health coverage.

Geographic areas served: Lucas County Ohio

Programs: Programs to connect low income, uninsured members to primary and specialty care physicians, hospital services, and other needed health services.

toledo-lucas county carenet provided navigation services for ohio medicaid and the federal healthcare marketplace. Due to medicaid eligibility expanding in ohio to 138% of the federal poverty level, carenet focused on access to care for low income residents of lucas county, regardless of their insurance status, to help newly covered individuals utilize their coverage effectively and address barriers to care. More than 1200 people have been navigated to health insurance ;since 2014.