Access Tusc

03/17/2026

Thank You to Our Corporate Sponsor – First Federal Community Bank

We are so appreciative to have First Federal Community Bank as a Corporate Sponsor this year for our upcoming Access Tusc Golf Outing on Wednesday, June 24th!!

You support truly makes a difference and we are incredibly grateful for your continued dedication to supporting local initiatives.

03/16/2026

Free Colon Cancer Screenings!! More information below!

News Release - 03/9/2026
*Tuscarawas County Health Department Offers Free Colon Cancer Screenings*
DOVER—Thanks to grant funding from Guardant Health, the Tuscarawas County Health Department is offering free colorectal cancer screenings during the month of March for all adults age 45 and older who do not have active symptoms of colorectal cancer and do not have a family history of the disease in their parents or siblings.
Free colorectal cancer screenings will be available by appointment or walk-in on the following dates and times:
• Mondays, March 9, 16, and 23: 9 a.m. to noon
• Wednesdays, March 11, 18, and 25: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
To schedule an appointment or ask questions, call 330-343-5555, ext. 1810. Fasting is not required for the test. Patients need to bring a current ID card to verify age.
Each free screening test is an FDA-approved “Shield by Guardant” colorectal cancer (CRC) blood test, with results available approximately two weeks after testing. Shield is the first and only blood test approved by the FDA as a primary screening option for CRC for adults age 45 and older at average risk, offering patients a more pleasant and convenient option for screening by overcoming barriers associated with other screening methods.
Often called “colon cancer,” colorectal cancer is among the most frequently diagnosed cancers in Tuscarawas County residents. “This simple blood test is an excellent option for adults over 45 who do not have colon cancer symptoms or a direct family history,” explained Amber Dunlap-Ott, Certified Nurse Practitioner at the Tuscarawas County Health Department. “Symptoms of colon cancer can include changes in bowel habits, blood in your stool, abdominal pain that doesn’t go away, and unexplained weight loss. When colon cancer is detected early, the chances for successful treatment are greatly increased. If a person’s CRC screening test result is positive, it doesn’t necessarily mean they have colon cancer. In those cases, our medical office staff will call the patient and recommend a colonoscopy.”
CRC blood test screening results will be shared with each patient’s regular medical provider, allowing those who already have a doctor to follow up with their own physician or another medical provider.
Guardant Health

03/12/2026

Thank You to Our Corporate Sponsor – Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co. LPA

We extend our sincere thanks to Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co. LPA for their generous Corporate Sponsorship for our Access Tusc Golf Outing on June 24th!

We are incredibly grateful for your continued support to further our mission and continue providing meaningful opportunities and services to the individuals and families we serve.

Thank you for supporting Access Tusc and for helping make this event possible. We truly appreciate your commitment to our community.

03/11/2026

Thank You to Our Corporate Sponsor – Medi-Wise Pharmacy

We would like to sincerely thank Medi-Wise Pharmacy for their generous Corporate Sponsorship of our upcoming Access Tusc Golf Outing on June 24th.

Your ongoing support and partnership mean so much to our organization.

We are truly grateful for your ongoing commitment to Access Tusc and for being such a valued partner to our organization in our community. Thank you for helping make this event possible. We look forward to a wonderful day on the course!

03/06/2026

Register your team or sponsorship today for our Fourth Annual Access Tusc Golf Outing on Wednesday, June 24, 2026!!!⛳️
www.accesstusc.org

01/29/2026

Bridges to Wellness has two Community Health Workers who can help any individuals with their COPD diagnosis.
We have helped with medication costs, transportation resources, utility assistance, food security, and more.

If you or a loved need this resource please fill out a referral form online.

01/21/2026

Beginning January 28, 2026, Tuscarawas County Medicaid recipients will call the local Non-Emergency Transportation organizations directly to schedule rides for their Medicaid appointments. Tuscarawas County Job and Family Services (TCJFS) has agreements with AccessTusc, Horizons, Inc., and Society for Equal Access to begin to take calls directly from Medicaid clients beginning 1/28/26 to schedule their transportation to Medicaid appointments. TCJFS will continue to schedule the rides through 1/27/26. With this change, clients will have the choice to decide on which of these three providers they want to ride with. We are streamlining the process so the clients can work directly with the transportation agency for scheduling. Please see the attached document for more information pertaining to the three agencies, their hours of operation, contact information, etc.

01/20/2026

SAVE THE DATE⛳️!!!

We’re excited to announce that the 2026 Access Tusc Golf Outing is officially on the calendar for Wednesday, June 24, 2026!
Mark your schedules and get ready for a day of networking, fun, and friendly competition—all in support of our mission: to actively collaborate, educate, and coordinate social and health services of Tuscarawas and surrounding counties to establish effective relationships to improve access and integrated care for the communities that we serve.

This annual outing is our favorite opportunity to bring together local businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just love being part of the event, we’d love to have you join us.

More details—including registration, sponsorship opportunities, and team information—will be shared soon.

If you would like to donate, or reserve a sponsorship/team spot early, please contact: kayla@accesstusc.org!

We look forward to seeing you on the course in 2026!

01/16/2026

As we get closer to our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program starting, we've been getting many questions about scheduling and appointment times! Check out these key dates, including when appointments will open up for scheduling: January 20th!

12/27/2025

Happiest Birthday to our Access Tusc Transit Driver, Bryan!! Bryan is always willing to help out with anything & will never turn down being in a funny picture, to be on a billboard, or even make a hilarious video! This picture perfectly shows that. We are so thankful that he is a part of our team, and his dedication to each passenger he transports!!!

12/25/2025

We hope all have a Merry Christmas!❤️🎄💚

12/13/2025

Happy Birthday to our Access Tusc Transit Dispatcher, Michelle! Michelle works part time, so we love seeing her and her contagious smile, laughter, & positivity when she is in office. We hope you have a wonderful day!!!🙂