Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio

What Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio does

Health Council of Northwest Ohio (HCNO), incorporated in 1972 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit regional convener that connects hospitals, health departments, community organizations, and residents across an 18-county Northwest Ohio region (with professional services reaching 50+ counties across Ohio, Michigan, and Oregon). Its portfolio is organized around six core programs: the Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB (community health worker-driven care coordination addressing social determinants of health), Northwest Ohio Disaster Preparedness (coordination of 31 hospitals and dozens of partners via the Northwest Healthcare Coalition), the Northwest Ohio Regional Trauma Registry (clinical and demographic trauma data reporting to the Ohio Department of Public Safety), Planning and Evaluation Services (CHAs/CHNAs, Community Health Improvement Plans using the MAPP framework), Schools as Community Hubs (place-based services across seven Toledo neighborhoods), and Queens Village Toledo (maternal/infant health for Black mothers). HCNO does not operate a proprietary technology platform; it manages referral workflows, grant administration, and supports ODH-managed emergency preparedness platforms (EMResource, EMTrack) as a coordinating body rather than a software vendor.

Revenue is generated through a mix of foundation grants (e.g., a $245,000 grant from the John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation), grant pass-through and sub-grant administration ($36,600 awards to community organizations), fee-based professional services for community health assessments and accreditation support across 50+ counties, and individual donations. Its go-to-market is community-led and partnership-driven rather than direct sales: HCNO functions as the neutral convener, with partner agencies staffing community health workers and coalition partners executing service delivery. In September 2025, HCNO joined Mission 3:10, a new nonprofit umbrella dedicated to addressing social drivers of health, and concurrently rebranded from Hospital Council to Health Council of Northwest Ohio while broadening its board to include community health, education, senior care, regional development, and workforce leaders.

Name

Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio

Legal name

Health Council of Northwest Ohio

Website

https://hcno.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS) Coordination & Case Management (HSABAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Community health improvement
• Care coordination services
• Disaster preparedness coordination
• Trauma registry management
• Community health assessments

Headquarters

HQ city

Toledo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Grants and Foundation Funding: HCNO receives grant funding from foundations such as the John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation ($245,000 grant for Schools as Community Hubs) and awards sub-grants to community organizations ($36,600 grants for maternal and infant health initiatives).
2. Fees for Services: HCNO provides fee-based planning, assessments, and evaluation services to hospitals, health departments, healthcare organizations, and coalitions. With 25+ years of experience serving 50+ counties across Ohio, Michigan, and Oregon, they help communities meet state, accreditation, and national standards.
3. Donations: The organization accepts charitable donations from individuals and organizations to support community health programs, with suggested donation amounts of $50, $100, $200, and $1,000, available on a one-time, monthly, or yearly basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HCNO delivers community health improvement services across an 18-county region of Northwest Ohio. Core offerings include the Pathways HUB care coordination model connecting residents to social services via community health workers; regional disaster preparedness coordination through the Northwest Healthcare Coalition covering 31 hospitals; planning and evaluation services including Community Health Assessments (CHAs/CHNAs) and Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs); the Northwest Ohio Regional Trauma Registry; and place-based initiatives such as Schools as Community Hubs and Queens Village Toledo.

Product overview

HCNO offers a portfolio of distinct public health programs rather than a unified product platform. Core services include the Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB for care coordination and social services access; Northwest Ohio Disaster Preparedness for emergency preparedness management; the Northwest Ohio Regional Trauma Registry for trauma data reporting; Planning and Evaluation Services for community health assessments; Queens Village Toledo for maternal and infant health; and Schools as Community Hubs for neighborhood-based resource delivery. These programs operate independently while sharing the organization's mission of community health improvement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB Care coordination service that connects Northwest Ohio residents to community health workers who assist with accessing services addressing food security, transportation, housing, health insurance, prenatal care, mental health, child development, and other social determinants of health.
• Northwest Ohio Disaster Preparedness Emergency preparedness and management program led through the Northwest Healthcare Coalition (NWHCC), coordinating readiness efforts among 31 hospitals and dozens of partner agencies across an 18-county region, including EMResource bed availability reporting and EMTrack patient tracking coordination.
• Northwest Ohio Regional Trauma Registry (NORTR) Trauma care data analysis and registry that provides timely clinical outcome and demographic data to the Ohio Department of Public Safety's trauma database for system improvement and peer review.
• Planning and Evaluation Services Community health assessment and improvement planning services including Community Health Assessments (CHAs), Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs), and Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs) using the MAPP framework, serving hospitals, health departments, healthcare organizations, and coalitions.
• Queens Village Toledo Maternal and infant health initiative partnered with the Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB that provides safe spaces and support resources for Black women to address racial disparities in infant mortality in Lucas County.
• Schools as Community Hubs Place-based community resource model operating across seven high-need Toledo neighborhoods, connecting students, families, and residents to essential services including educational support, housing stability, food security, and healthcare access through partner sites.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ counties served across Ohio, Michigan, and Oregon with community health improvement services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mission 3:10coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2025HCNO is now part of Mission 3:10, a nonprofit dedicated to creating pathways that bridge the gap between need and opportunity. This partnership ensures program sustainability and creates new opportunities to expand HCNO's reach and serve more individuals and families across Northwest Ohio.
• achiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2025achi, a healthcare consultancy founded in 2020, supported the establishment of Mission 3:10. While achi now focuses exclusively on healthcare and healthcare finance consulting, the three organizations (achi, Mission 3:10, and HCNO) remain aligned in shared vision for healthier communities.
• Queens Village ToledocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQueens Village Toledo partners with the Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB to address racial disparities in infant mortality by creating safe spaces where Black women can access health and advocacy resources and alleviate chronic stress.
• Pathways HUB Partner AgenciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiple partner agencies with community health workers (CHWs) deliver services under the Pathways HUB model. CHWs connect individuals and families to services addressing food security, transportation, housing, health insurance, legal help, prenatal care, adult education, employment, family planning, medical assistance, medications, mental health, oral health, substance abuse, child development, and preventative care.
• Northwest Healthcare Coalition (NWHCC) PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHCNO leads the Northwest Healthcare Coalition, uniting hospitals, public health agencies, emergency management, and emergency medical services across 18 counties. The coalition coordinates readiness efforts among 31 hospitals and dozens of partners to ensure unified emergency response.
• Schools as Community Hubs Partner OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organizations include: Art Tatum Zone (Jones Leadership Academy of Business and Pickett Academy Hubs), New Concepts (Scott High School Community Hub), Pathway for Successful Leadership (Reynolds Elementary Hub), Sofia Quintero Arts & Cultural Center (Escuela SMART Academy Hub/El Centro SMART Hub), and YMCA of Greater Toledo (Riverside Elementary and Rogers High School Hubs).
• Ohio Department of Public SafetycoreTechnology or IntegrationHCNO coordinates the Northwest Ohio Regional Trauma Registry (NORTR), providing timely clinical outcome and demographic data to the Department of Public Safety's trauma database. This data supports trauma care providers in developing strategies to reduce trauma injury incidence.
• Ohio Department of Health (ODH)coreTechnology or IntegrationHCNO supports regional coordination for ODH-managed platforms including EMResource (Bed Availability Platform) for bed reporting and EMTrack (patient tracking system) for mass casualty incidents and facility evacuations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ohio Association of Community Health Centers: Statewide membership association for Ohio's Federally Qualified Health Centers and other safety-net providers. Comparable convener/intermediary role for community-based primary and preventive care that complements HCNO's SDOH and care coordination work.
• Health Leads: National nonprofit operating social needs programs that connect patients to resources for food, housing, and other SDOH through care coordinators and CHWs. Direct peer to HCNO's Pathways HUB given overlapping care coordination methodology and SDOH focus.
• Pathways Community HUB Institute: The national organization that developed and certifies the Pathways Community HUB model that HCNO's Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB implements. Direct peer because both organizations operate the same CHW-based care coordination framework for SDOH.

Regional players

• Ohio Hospital Association: State-level membership association for Ohio hospitals and health systems. Comparable to HCNO's historical hospital-convener role but operating at statewide scale; HCNO historically affiliated and serves as Northwest Ohio's regional coordinator.
• Michigan Health & Hospital Association: State hospital association for Michigan — a market where HCNO also delivers community health assessment services. Comparable convener role for Michigan hospitals that overlaps with HCNO's hospital-coordination function.
• Health Policy Institute of Ohio: Ohio-focused nonprofit that produces state health policy analysis, including state health assessments and improvement planning. Directly comparable to HCNO's community health assessment and planning services at the state-policy level.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO): National membership organization representing local health departments. HCNO performs quasi-public-health-department functions (CHAs, CHIPs, emergency preparedness) that NACCHO supports and advocates for at the federal level, making them broadly comparable in mission.
• County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (RWJF / University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute): National program that ranks county-level health outcomes and provides evidence-based guidance to local communities — comparable to HCNO's CHAs/CHIPs/CHNA work but operating as a national data and guidance backbone rather than a regional convener.
• Trinity Health: Large Catholic health system that runs community health programs, SDOH initiatives, and care coordination across multiple states including Ohio and Michigan. Comparable to HCNO in mission emphasis on community health but as a system operator rather than a neutral convener.

Others

• Bon Secours Mercy Health: Large regional health system headquartered in the Midwest with significant Ohio presence and community health/SDOH programming. Operates in the same Northwest Ohio geography as HCNO and is both a potential partner and a customer (member of NWHCC coalition).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/hcno
• Facebookfacebook.com/HCNO
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/health-council-of-northwest-ohio

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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