Care without barriers
Since 2003, Open Hand Health has provided free, high-quality care to uninsured adults across Hamilton County.
Our history
Dr. Evelyn Ross opened Open Hand in 2003 in a church classroom with two exam tables and a borrowed blood-pressure cuff. She had seen too many patients arrive in emergency rooms with problems that were easy to treat early.
Volunteers from local hospitals joined. Pharmacies donated medications. In 2012, we moved to our current building on Vine Street with six exam rooms and a dental suite.
Today we run on volunteer clinicians, community donors and a single belief: health care should not depend on a paycheck.
How we care
Dignity in every exam
Each patient is greeted by name and treated with respect.
Clinical excellence
We follow the same standards as any practice.
Whole-person care
Health includes housing, food and mental well-being.
Open to all
No insurance, income or immigration questions.
How we got here
A few moments that shaped who we are today.
Two exam tables
Dr. Ross opens a clinic in a church classroom.
Vine Street clinic
Our permanent home opens with six exam rooms.
Dental Day launches
Volunteer dentists start monthly walk-in clinics.
3,200 visits
We deliver more care than ever, at no cost to patients.
Our care team
Founder and Medical DirectorDr. Evelyn Ross
A family physician who still sees patients every Tuesday.
Director of NursingMarcus Webb, RN
Leads clinic operations and volunteer nursing teams.
Dental Day LeadDr. Priya Raman, DDS
Coordinates 30 volunteer dentists and hygienists.
Patient NavigatorJanelle Brooks
Connects patients with specialists, coverage and resources.
What we stand for
- Health is a human right.
- No one should be turned away because of cost.
- Quality does not depend on payment.
- Volunteers make this care possible.
- We treat the whole person, not just the symptoms.
A $50 gift covers one clinic visit
Call or book online. We will find a time that works and answer questions before you arrive.