Vision:

Healthy People in a Healthy Community

Mission:

Promote Physical and Mental Health as well as Prevent Disease, Injury, and Disability


Bureau for Children With Medical Handicaps

BCMH is a program provided through the Galion City Health Department that promotes the early identification of children with medical conditions and treatment. The goal of BCMH is to assist children up to age 21 with obtaining high quality comprehensive care and services, as needed.


There are two parts to the BCMH program: The Diagnostic Program provides funds for an evaluation,
establishment of a diagnosis and development of a plan of treatment.

The Treatment Program provides for ongoing medical coverage related to the medical condition(s).



BCMH provides: Medical coverage similar to a medical insurance.

A second form of medical coverage to supplement other insurance

No charge for three months of diagnostic testing and consulting.

Medical coverage for simple and complex conditions such as chronic ear infections and cerebral palsy.

Quality physicians that must meet high standards.
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Public Health Nurses (PHN's) from the local Health Departments are available to assist parents as much or as little as they choose in managing the child's care. PHN's are available to:

Answer questions regarding the child's medical condition or coverage.

Assist parents with insurance, schools, physicians, pharmacies, hospitals and medical supplies.

Listen.

Protected Health Information:

Anything from the past, present or future;

Anything about your mental or physical health condition;

Any information that is spoken, written or electronically recorded, and is; created by or given to anyone providing care to you; a health plan; a public health authority; your employer; your insurance company; your school or university; or anyone who processes health information about you.