Cincinnati Health Department Addresses Concerns over Potential Closure of Clinic: Transparency and Quality Care Prioritized

The Cincinnati Health Department wants to address the concerns raised in an article by Betsy Kim on June 23 titled “Health care in peril, Over-the-Rhine residents fear their clinic will close.” It is important to clarify that no decisions have been made regarding the Bobbie Sterne Health Center. The information in the article is based on recommendations from a consultant hired in 2023. Jensen Partners was hired by the Cincinnati Health Department to conduct a study on all its facilities to determine the most cost-effective way to provide quality care to patients.

The Cincinnati Health Department recognizes that it needs to periodically reassess its ability to deliver quality services to its patients. While it takes pride in the high-quality services its health centers offer, it also recognizes that long wait times for service can be attributed to physical limitations in its current facilities. Therefore, it is committed to exploring all options available and ensuring transparent communication throughout the process.

The primary focus of the Cincinnati Health Department remains improving the health and wellness of Cincinnati citizens and ensuring access to public health services. Grant Mussman, the commissioner of the Cincinnati Health Department, is dedicated to leading these efforts.