1997
A Community Health Center Takes Shape
The Middletown Community Health Center is reorganized as a nonprofit organization.
1999
A Countywide Vision Is Formed
Community leaders establish the Butler County Community Health Consortium (BCCHC) to address unmet healthcare needs.
2001
First Health Center Opens in Hamilton
BCCHC opened its first health center, expanding access to care in Butler County.
2006
Building for the Future
Construction begins on a new Hamilton facility and BCCHC becomes an FQHC Look-Alike.
2007
Achieving Federally Qualified Health Center Status
The Hamilton center opens in its new location; services expand and full FQHC status is awarded.
2008
Expanding Access and Leadership
Dental services open in Middletown, a 340B pharmacy partnership begins and Marc Bellisario was selected by the Board of Directors to be the Chief Executive Officer.
2009
Investing in Growth
The former Taft School property is acquired in Middletown.
2010
Becoming Primary Health Solutions
The organization is renamed Primary Health Solutions, opens a pediatric center and breaks ground on new Middletown facility.
2013
Advancing Patient-Centered Care
PHS earns Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition and launches the Mission Dental mobile van.
2014
Strengthening Education and Preparedness
A dental residency program launches, emergency response partnerships expand and the Hamilton health center at 210 S. Second Street is purchased.
2015
Caring For Patients Where They Are
Express Care opens in Middletown, school-based health centers launch and plans begin for an Oxford Health Center.
2016
Growing School-Based and Community Care
Two fully integrated school-based health centers for Fairfield and Hamilton City Schools open, along with the Oxford Health Center.
2017
Supporting Families Through Women’s Health
The CenteringPregnancy program launches, creating a supportive, group-based model of prenatal care. The program later expands to include CenteringParenting and services patients and families through 2020.
2018
Expanding Dental and School–Based Services
A new Hamilton dental center opens, along with a third school-based health center for Middletown City Schools.
2019
Expanding Across Counties
PHS grows services on Hamilton’s west side, plans a fourth school-based center for Edgewood City Schools and opens its first Montgomery County location in Dayton.
2020
Advancing Comprehensive Women’s Health Care
PHS recognized the growing need for more comprehensive women’s health services and established community partnerships to bring expanded care in house-improving access and continuity for women across the community.
2022
New Leadership and Expanded Access
Stephen Roller is selected by the Board of Directors to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer. That same year, PHS Pharmacy opened at 210 S. Second Street in Hamilton, strengthening access to affordable medications. PHS records 128,000 patient encounters.
2023
Strengthening Clinical Capacity and Recovery Services
PHS expanded clinical capacity with the opening of a new PCR laboratory, enhancing our ability to provide timely, high-quality diagnostic testing. We also established a partnership with Genesis, a program of Modern Psychiatry & Wellness, to strengthen support for individuals in recovery and expand access to behavioral health resources in our community.
During the year, PHS recorded 142,000 patient encounters and continued investing in the future of healthcare by welcoming 165 students and residents for hands-on learning experiences across our sites.
2024
Deepening Care Through Strategic Partnerships
PHS formalizes partnerships with Dr. Quinton Moss at Modern Psychiatry & Wellness and Smile MD, expanding access to specialized behavioral health and dental services. The year closes with 142,000 patient encounters, reflecting sustained community demand for care.
2025
Leading the Way in Dental Access
Expanding access to urgent dental care, Ohio’s first Express Dental Center is opened in Middletown—an innovative, walk-in clinic dedicated exclusively to immediate dental needs. PHS records 153,000 patient encounters.