The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Healthy Community Center at 1600 E. Long St. on Columbus' Near East Side offers a variety of programs and services to improve the health and wellness of area residents.
Join us today
With so much to choose from and plenty of free, family-friendly options for every age and ability, we don’t think you’ll ever get bored.
You’re welcome to try just one activity or jump right in and sign up for more – we just want you to get started. Your participation doesn’t depend on your ability to pay either. All you need is the desire to get healthier.
About the Healthy Community Center
Taking health care beyond the four walls of a hospital is vital for a strong community. Created with significant community input and partnership, the center provides free activities for all ages, including cooking classes, special events, fitness classes and senior programming. The building also houses a healthy café and flexible meeting spaces.
Bringing the vision to life
The Healthy Community Center was born from the vision of taking practical health resources directly into neighborhoods. Since our opening in May 2025, we've welcomed thousands of people for hands-on classes, events and health-related programs. In our Fiscal Year 2025 Impact Report, you can learn more about our first year.
Do you have a programming idea?
If you would like to submit a proposal for a class or event that relates to health and wellness, please send an email to hccinfo@osumc.edu. Include your idea, name and related organization (if there is one). The Healthy Community Center will review proposals once per quarter, so you may not receive a reply for up to three months.
- For questions about culinary-based programming, contact Laura Robertson Boyd at Laura.Robertson-Boyd@osumc.edu or 614-292-9664.
- For questions about health, wellness and fitness initiatives, contact Neal Davis at Neale.Davis@osumc.edu.
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