By Fiona Vernon
Harsh temperatures not only pose problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia, to those who remain exposed to the air, but it also can increase the risk of heart problems, depression, and the spread of illnesses. Winter illness can be an even bigger problem this year with the coronavirus pandemic. Whether an individual in Akron, Ohio, is looking for tips on how to stay healthy in cold weather or another in Brimfield, Ohio, needs help managing their medications, AxessPointe provides affordable medical care from doctors that take Medicaid, Medicare, and people with no insurance. They even have a reduced-rate pharmacy and offer a sliding-fee scale to uninsured and underinsured patients who qualify. This community health center not only has set schedules for COVID-19 testing, but they also give flu shots to everyone over the age of six months. People from Lakemore, Ohio, to Norton, Ohio, who need medical help to remain healthy this winter will love the doctor visits over the phone, even mental health appointments, they can take advantage of at AxessPointe Community Health Centers.