Mount Carmel finding new ways to serve Franklinton commnity [Video]

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nearly five years since the demolition of Mount Carmel West, the healthcare system is finding new ways to serve the community in Franklinton.

The campus is now home to all of Mount Carmel’s Healthy Living Center services, including exercise programs, cooking classes, wellness programs and classes for new mothers.

“It is becoming a very community-based campus,” said Mary Jo Dickinson, director of operations for community health and wellbeing. “Franklinton is still our home, it has been our home since 1886. We are still very committed to serving the needs of the community through more community-based programs not necessarily in the walls of our physical building.”

Mount Carmel also brings its Medical Mobile Coach out into the community to reach patients wherever they are,and help people access resources for housing, addiction services, and transportation on top of physical health needs.

“It’s being intentional, it’s …