Health Related Services

ACCESS Doctors

Website: www.accessdoctors.atate.pa.us

Description of Services: Gives you the tools you need to create an accessible home or public building.

AIDS Activities Office of the Lehigh Valley Hospital

17th & Chew Streets

Allentown, PA 18102

Phone: 610-969-2400

Testing: Tuesdays 1:30 pm – 3 pm; Thursdays 10 am – 11:30 am. Take the Red elevator to the 6th floor. Testing is anonymous and confidential.

AIDS Hotline

Phone: 610-974-8700

AIDS Service Center

641 E. Broad Street

Bethlehem, PA 18018

Phone: 610-954-2100

Website: www.aidsnetpa.org

Description of Services: AIDS support, prevention education, information and referrals, free HIV testing, 24 hours a day in Spanish and English. Case management services. Men’s and women’s support groups. Call for information.

Allentown Family Practice

Signal Center

450 Chew Street

Allentown, PA 18102

Phone: 610-776-4888 or 610-776-4895

Description of Services: Family medicine

Allentown Health Bureau

245 N. 6th Street

Alliance Hall

Allentown, PA 18102

Phone: 610-437-7754

Fax: 610-437-8799
Website: www.allentownpa.org/health_department

After Hour Emergencies Communication Center: 610-437-7751

Description of Services: Medical Assistants/Low income – Allentown residents only.

Immunizations Clinic: 610-437-7754; for children 2 months to 18 years; Must have appointment. Hours are: Wednesday 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Thursday 8:30 an – 11:45 am, Thursday 4 pm – 6 pm (once a month). Immunizations are $5.00 flat rate (for uninsured free of cost) and accept donations.

Hours: Business Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm. Call for appointment (except for fee STD and HIV testing,

Adult Immunizations: Fridays 1:30 pm – 4 pm by appointment.

Lead Clinic: 610-437-8777; Free Walk-In Wednesday 2 pm – 4 pm

Early Pregnancy Testing: 610-437-7754 Free, Thursdays 2 pm – 4pm

Tuberculosis Clinic: 610-437-7632; Mondays 2 pm – 4 pm; TB Doctor Clinic – once a month by appointment only.

For City Children 6 months – 6 years; walk-in and by appointment Wednesday 2 pm – 4 pm

Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic: 610-437-7569; Walk-in (includes full STD exam and HIV blood test) Tuesday 1 pm – 5 pm; Free for Allentown Residents (proof of City residency is required); Out of City residents must pay a $40 (cash only) visit fee.

Blood Testing Clinic (HIV/Hepatitis): Monday 9:30 am – 10:30 am – no appointment necessary.

Communicable Disease: 610-437-7569

Home Visits & Health Education: 610-437-7615

Nurse-Family Partnership: 610-437-7633

Cancer Prevention: 610-437-4513 or 610-437-7660

Hear Disease Prevention: 610-437-7581

Osteoporosis Prevention: 610-437-7581

Dental Services: also provided contact bureau for more information.

Allentown Women’s Center

ADDRESS1409 Union Blvd. (rear entrance)

Allentown, PA 18109

Phone: 610-770-9077 or Toll Free 1-877-342-5292

Website: www.allentownwomenscenter.com

Email:

Description of Services: Gynecological and abortion services (including emergency “morning after” pill); call for appointment. Takes BC/BS for all services; reduced abortion cost for those on Medical Assistance and students. Accepts most insurances. (Also offers non-surgical abortion.)

Hours: Mon – Thurs 9 am – 5 pm; Friday 8 am – 4 pm; Sat 9 am – 2 pm

American Heart Association

212 East Broad Street

Bethlehem, PA 18018

Phone: 610-867-0583

Fax: 610-867-7218

Website: www.americanheart.org

Description of Services: Early detection/prevention of cardiovascular illness. Free literature on heart disease and stroke. Speaker’s bureau for meetings, free CPR training offered at times. Sponsors annual” Heart Walk” in the fall.

American Lung Association of PA

2121 City Line Road

Bethlehem, PA 18017

Phone: 610-867-4100

Website: www.lungusa.org

Description of Services: Support services for children and adults with lung diseases; Camp “ACE” summer camp for children with asthma ages 6-11; camp scholarship aid available. Also sponsors annual asthma walk and dance.

Bethlehem Health Bureau

10 E. Church Street Pediatric Clinic

Bethlehem, PA 18018 1210 E. 4th Street

Phone: 610-865-7087 Office Bethlehem, PA 18015

610-865-7092 Pediatric Clinic (See below for hours)

610-865-7092 for Appointments

Phone: Immunization Clinic: 610-865-7087

Fax: 610-865-7326

Website: www.bethlehm-pa.gov

Description of Services: WILL NOT see walk-ins. All appointments are made at Pediatric Clinic. (The Pediatric Clinic answering machine may answer after 4:30 pm). Must live in City of Bethlehem – Medical Assistance accepted. Provide Physicals, Peds, Immunizations and Well Child Care. Immunizations are free for low income children, who live in Bethlehem School District,

Hours: Pediatric Clinic: Monday 1 pm – 3 pm; Tuesday 4 pm – 7 pm; Wednesday 1 pm – 3 pm; Thursday – No clinic; Friday 8:30 am – 12:00 noon

Immunization Clinic: 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 2nd and 4th Tuesday by appointment.

Blue Mountain Health System

211 North 12th Street 135 Lafayette Avenue

Lehighton, PA 18235-9989 Palmerton, PA 18071

Phone: 610-377-1300 610-826-3134

Adult Day Care Program:

610-826-1160

Home Health Services:

610-826-1475

Website: www.blmtn.org

Email:

Description of Services: Offers Woman Wise, an education program about child birth, health care and nutrition. Family planning clinic, adult health screenings. Babysitting course, resource library. Healthy Beginnings state funded payment program for medical services for children 0 – 6 years with or without medical coverage, prenatal, postnatal care for mother and baby; accepts insurance and medical assistance.

Brain Tumor Support Group

St. Johns Lutheran Church

501 Chestnut Street

Emmaus, PA 18049

Phone: 610-776-2566

Carbon County – PA Department of Health Northeast District Office

665 Carey Street, Suite 5

Wilkes Barre, PA 18706

Phone: 570-826-2062

Fax: 570-826-2238

Website: www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health

Description of Services: Various health related services. Contact center for additional information.

Carbon County State Health Center

616 North Street

Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

Phone: 570-325-6106

Fax: 570-325-6109*

Website: www.dsf.health.state.pa.us

Description of Services: Various health related services. Contact center for additional information.

Community Service Group

320 Highland Drive

PO Box 597

Mountville, PA 17554

Phone: 717-285-7121

Fax: 717-285-2658

Website: www.csgonline.org

Email: thru website

Description of Service: Employment services, Adult Day Program, community homes, supportive living, respite, PHP for individuals with dual diagnosis(mental health and mental retardation)

Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations (Spanish Council)

520 East 4th Street 128 W. 4th Street

Bethlehem, PA 18015 Bethlehem, PA 18015

Phone: 610-868-7800 610-868-5836

Description of Services: AIDS testing (free), WIC program; health screening and supplemental food for pregnant, nursing moms and small children. Classes in Computer and Resume Writing offered. Services in Spanish and English

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Davison of Vital Records

Phone: 724-656-3100

Website: www.health.state.pa.us/vitalrecords

Description of Services: Individuals born in the state of Pennsylvania may request an official birth certificate duplicate. Fee charged.

Division of Vital Records

Phone: 724-656-3100

Website: www.health.state.pa.us/vitalrecords

Description of Services: Individuals born in the state of Pennsylvania may request an official birth certificate duplicate. Fees charged.

Easton Hospital – Community Care Centers (2 Clinics)

111 North Fourth Street 250 S. 21st Street

Easton, PA 18042 Easton, PA 18042

Phone: 610-253-1460 610-250-4452

Fax: 610-253-1830

Sick and well care for children Sick and well car for those

Under 16. Over16.

Website: www.easton-hospital.com

Description of Services: Takes Mercy, Gateway, Medicare, Access, and Med+ insurances.

Epilepsy Foundation of Southeastern PA

919 Walnut Street

Suite 700

Philadelphia, PA 19107-5237

Phone: 215-629-5003 or 800-887-7165

Fax: 215-629-4997

Fax: 610-435-9654

Email:

Website: www.efsepa.8m.com

Everlasting Life Ministries New Bethany Church

224 N. 6th Street

Allentown, PA

Phone: 610-434-1477

Description of Services: Enter alley door in basement of Bethany Church. Tuesday mornings (9 am – 11am), you can see a health professional for blood pressure, other check-ups, help with meds, health insurance information, etc. Come in parking lot door. Also has Food Outreach – food bags and fellowship in Slatington on Saturday afternoons at ECC church on 2nd street. All welcome

Food Bank Hours: Saturdays 9 am – 11 am. They will do an emergency gab of food on other times, in am. Bring ID.

Clothing Hours: Wednesday 10 am – Noon.

Also provide free health screenings on Tuesday mornings 9 am – 11 am. You can see a health professional for blood pressure; help with meds, health insurance information.

Feingold Association of the US

554 E. Main Street

Suite 301

Riverhead, NY 11901

Phone: 800-321-3287

Fax: 631-369-2988

Description of Services: Parents Group for Hyperactive/learning Disabled Children; Chemically Sensitivity-Controlled Diet.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Center for Excellence

2101Gaither Road

Suite 600

Rockville, MD 20850

Phone: 866-STOPFAS (786-7327)

Email:

Website: www.fascenter.samhsa.gov

Description of Services: Website provides info on FASD. FASD is an umbrella term describing the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. These may include physical, mental, behavioral, and/or learning disabilities with possible lifelong implications.

Fibromyalgia Support Group of Sacred Heart Hospital

Phone: 610-776-5992

Governor’s Commission for Children and Families

PO Box 2675

Harrisburg, PA 17105-2675

Phone: 717-705-1600

Website: www.pachildren.state.pa.us

Description of Services: A website with information for parents and families/Lists of Health and Human Services and Advocacy Resources and Parent Guides.

Healing Works

1644 Walnut Street (Rear)

Allentown, PA 18102

Phone: 610-432-2168

Email:

Website: www.healingworksallentown.com

Description of Services: Holiday Blues Grief Group and Power Kids Group for Obese Children

Helwig Center of Lehigh Valley Hospital - Diabetes

(Across from Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest)

Cedar Crest Professional Park

1251 S. Cedar Crest Boulevard, Suite 212A

Allentown, PA 18103

Phone: 610-402-5000

Website: www.lvh.org

Description of Services: Information and support with Diabetes.

Hepatitis C Support Group of the Lehigh Valley

Sacred Heart Hospital

Medical Plaza Building #325

Room 3 A/B 2nd Floor

4th & Chew Streets

Allentown, PA 18105

Phone: 610-852-4563

Email: thru website www.liverfoundation.org

Website: www.hepclv.org or www.liverfoundation.org

Huntington ’s Disease Support Information

Phone: 610-260-0420 or 877-384-3721 or 610-402-CARE

Lehigh/Northampton Counseling Service for the Deaf

Phone: 610-432-91148

TTY: 610-866-0940

Description of Services: Sign language classes, interpreters, information and referral services for hearing impaired.

Lehigh County State Health Center

3730 Lehigh Street, Suite 206

Whitehall, PA 18052

Phone: 610-821-6770

Fax: 610-821-6564

Description of Services: Immunizations only. For non-insured children. A $5.00 donation will be requested but can be waived. Cannot serve Bethlehem or Allentown city residents. Aids testing is also done the first Wednesday of every month form 9 am – 11am, testing is anonymous and confiential.

Hours: Immunizations once a month 9 am – 11:30 am; BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Lehigh Valley Fragile X Group

PO Box 37
Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Phone: 800-688-8765

Fax: 925-938-9315

Email:

Website: www.fragilex.org

Description of Services: Information through the National Fragile X Foundation.

Lehigh Valley Hospital Center

17th and Chew Streets,

PO Box 7017

Allentown, PA 18104-7017

Phone: Hospital: 610-402-8000

Pediatric Clinic: 610-402-7900

Fax: 610-402-7932

Adult Clinic: 610-402-7970

Women’s OB/GYN Clinic: 610-402-1600

Website: www.lvh.org

Description of Services: Medical Assistance accepted, physical exams, immunizations, sick care. Uninsured low income need to call for financial screening prior to appointment (610-402-294). Call for appointment at daily clinics. Also have free child care services for clinics and outpatients. Has some Spanish speaking staff.

Lehigh Valley Hospital Health Hotline

Phone: 610-402-2273 (CARE)

Website: www.lvh.org

Description of Services: Find out about health/pregnancy, other classes, support groups, doctor referrals, and second opinions. For both Lehigh Valley and Muhlenberg Hospitals.

Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm

Lehigh Valley Hospital Outpatient Pediatrics

17th & chew Streets 22nd Floor

Allentown, PA 18104

Phone: Information: 610-402-8000

Fax: 610-402-7932

Website: www.lvh.org

Description of Service: Medical Assistance, PE, immunizations, sick care, (Low income need to call for financial screening prior to appointment). Call for appointment at daily clinics.

Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg

2545 Schoenersville Road

Bethlehem, PA 18017

Main Phone: 484-884-2601

Emergency Room Phone: 484-884-2521

Website: www.lvh.org

Description of Services: No health clinics; dental clinic available; accepts Medical Assistance. Child care available for hospital appointments for ages 3 and up. Has some Spanish speaking staff.

March of Dimes Foundation

1255 S. Cedar Crest Boulevard, Suite 2500

Allentown, PA 18103

Phone: 610-439-7420 or 610-945-6050

Fax: 610-945-6060

Website: www.marchofdimes.com

Description of Services: March of Dime is a non-profit foundation dedicated to “improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality.” They raise funds and provide educational materials on topics like diet in pregnancy (“Eating for Two”), vaccinations, smoking and pregnancy, and newborn care.

Maternal and Family Health Services, Inc.

Website: www.mfhs.org

Description of Services: Provide information on: WIC, Family Planning, Healthy Woman, Breast Feeding, Healthy Beginnings Plus, Teens.

New Directions Treatment Services

2442 Brodhead Road 716 Chew Street

Bethlehem, PA 18020 Allentown, PA 18102

Phone: 610-758-8011 610-434-6890

Fax: 758-8013

Email:

Description of Services: Specializes in opiate addiction treatment, Services include methadone, detox, counseling in English and Spanish, outreach, HIV testing, Pre- and post-test counseling, HIV/AIDS education and case management. Also has services regarding the specific needs of pregnant addicts.

Hours: Monday through Friday 6:30 am – 6 pm; 6:30 am – 10 am (Saturday for methadone only); Sunday 6:30 am – 9:30 am (Sunday for methadone only).

Northampton County State Health Center

PA Department of Health

1600 Northampton Street

Easton, PA 18042

Phone: 610-250-1825

Description of Services: Immunizations only. For non-insured or under insured children. Does not accept any Medical Assistance groups. A $5.00 donation will be requested but can be waited. Childhood lead follow-up, counseling for SIDS by referral. Refers new clients to Easton Hospital clinics if needed.

Hours: Immunizations twice/month 9 am – 11:30 am. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Overeaters Anonymous

2136 Liberty Street

Allentown, PA 18104

Phone: 610-435-2736

Website: www.oa.org or www.oaregion7.org

Description of Services: Information and support for overeaters. Other locations available check websites.

Parkinson’s of the Lehigh Valley

Phone: 610-868-3510 or 610-402-CARE

Pediatric Oncology Support Group

Phone: 610-791-5683

Pennsylvania Department of Health

Phone: 877-PA-Health

Website: www.health.state.pa.us

Description of Services: Information regarding health related issues such as, communicable and non-communicable diseases, immunizations, drub & alcohol programs, and other health topics.