Health care resources in Northern Kentucky

KYNECT kynect.ky.gov

Kentucky’s health care portal is the best place to start to find health care assistance. The portal also provides links to what are called “kynectors,” individuals trained to assist in finding health care coverage. Call 1-855-459-6328 (855-4kynect).

Faith Community Pharmacy faithcommunitypharmacy.org

The pharmacy provides free 90-day supplies of insulin and other medicines. Its pharmacists work directly with patients to help them with care. It is located at 601 Washington Ave., Newport. Call 859-4267837.

HealthPoint Family Care healthpointfc.org

HealthPoint clinics are located in Covington, Florence and Newport. A federally qualified health center, its clinics provide a range of care, including primary care, dental, mental health, obstetrics and gynecology, substance abuse and pediatrics. Call 859-655-6100.

Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission nkcac.org

The Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission provides “kynectors” in seven Northern Kentucky counties to assist Kentuckians in finding health care. You can find the list on its site under Family Services/Health Care Enrollment. The organization is located at 717 Madison Ave., Covington. Call 859-581-6607.

St. Elizabeth Healthcare stelizabeth.com

St. Elizabeth Healthcare provides several financial assistance programs. Counselors can help patients find insurance coverage or assistance. For financial assistance programs, call 859-301-9090.

St. Elizabeth Physicians stelizabethphysicians.com

The St. Elizabeth Physicians provides its own financial assistance programs. Call 859-344-5555.