EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Health has expanded services at its Health Assessment Clinic in East Palestine for those who remain affected by the train derailment.

The Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff made the announcement Wednesday, saying all visitors that come to the free clinic will have vitals taken and receive a medical examination from a physician.

“We have been working to bring additional medical resources to the community as quickly as possible,” said Vanderhoff.“I am pleased we now can offer people a more complete medical evaluation.”

The clinic is located at the First Church of Christ, 20 W. Martin St. in East Palestine and is operated by ODH in partnership with Columbiana County Health Department and support from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 

Physicians from East Liverpool City Hospital will be supporting the clinic, which is full booked through Thursday. Mental health specialists and a toxicologist will also be available for consultation. 

The clinic is also accepting appointments from a wider geographic area including all residents of Unity Township in Ohio and residents of Beaver County, PA in zip codes 16115, 16120 and 16141.

The numbers to make appointments are 234-564-7755 or 234-564-7888. Also, a new poison-control hotline has been established, exclusively for use by residents in the East Palestine area. That number is 1-877-603-0170.

The clinic will be open at least through March 4. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, except for this Friday (Feb. 24) when it is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.