Steubenville — Starting this fall, Trinity Health System will operate a clinic at Franciscan University in Steubenville.

This new partnership will allow the university to significantly increase access to on-campus medical services for students, their spouses, and children. In addition, the partnership will allow university personnel to have limited access to her Express Care services on campus.

Baron Health and Wellness Center health clinics are staffed by nurse practitioners and certified medical assistants 40 hours per week, with a doctor on campus at least once a week. The clinic offers a wide range of outpatient services, including diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems, physical examinations and vaccinations, as well as referrals to specialists for complex medical needs.

“This new and exciting partnership with Trinity Health System will significantly increase student access to medical services on campus, meeting the needs many students have recently expressed. We are grateful to be able to expand the Dan Dentino, the university’s Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, said:

Trinity Health System is part of CommonSpirit Health. CommonSpirit Health is a non-profit Catholic health system that seeks to make known the healing presence of God by improving the health of those it serves.

“This partnership is another way to bring our two ministries together to better serve our communities. I have.” said James Mirasola, VP of Physician Enterprise at Trinity Health System.

The partnership also allows the university to expand counseling services and build educational outreach programs. Enhancements included the addition of another full-time counselor to better address the mental health needs of students, as well as education and outreach in areas such as nutrition, strength and conditioning, healthy relationships, and stress management. increase.

In the event of a medical emergency, students and other patients are referred to nearby medical facilities such as Trinity Medical Center West and Weirton Medical Center.

For more information, visit wellness.franciscan.edu.