Health Related Services
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.