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		<description><![CDATA[Please feel free to add or edit resources or to comment on your experiences using the resources listed by using the comments function underneath each section. This site is meant to be a community resource. Our hope is that we can support each other in being active, informed healthcare consumers. DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH: CATHOLIC CHARITIES FREE [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=bewellpgh.org&#038;blog=2471033&#038;post=28&#038;subd=bewellpgh&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Please feel free to add or edit resources or to comment on your experiences using the resources listed by using the comments function underneath each section. This site is meant to be a community resource. Our hope is that we can support each other in being active, informed healthcare consumers.</p>
<p><strong>DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH:</strong></p>
<p><strong>CATHOLIC CHARITIES FREE HEALTH CARE CENTER</strong><br />
212 Ninth Street<br />
Pittsburgh, PA 15222<br />
412-456-6911<br />
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm<br />
Patients are seen by appointment only.</p>
<p>To receive free medical or dental services, you must first be determined eligible for care. If you qualify, medical, dental, vision and/or specialty services may be available to you.</p>
<div>Eligibility Requirements</div>
<p>You may qualify for care if you meet the following three criteria. <strong>Eligibility is reevaluated annually</strong>.</p>
<ol>
<li>You have no coverage under any other health insurance plan for the service for which you are applying, <strong>AND</strong></li>
<li>Your household income does not exceed 200% of the poverty level, based on Federal Poverty Guidelines (see income limits below), <strong>AND</strong></li>
<li>You do not qualify for Medicaid, Medicare or other government supported programs such as CHIP.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Note:</strong> Some people with medical coverage may still be eligible for dental and/or vision services provided at the Free Health Care Center</p>
<p>Size of Family/Max Yearly Income:</p>
<p>1  $21,660<br />
2  $29,140<br />
3  $36,620<br />
4  $44,100<br />
Each additional family menber $7,480</p>
<p><strong>PRIMARY CARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC.<br />
HILL HOUSE HEALTH CENTER</strong><br />
1835 Centre Ave.<br />
Pittsburgh, PA 15219<br />
Phone: (412) 261-0937</p>
<p>M 10:30-7, closed for lunch 2-3pm<br />
T-F 9-5:30, closed for lunch 1-2pm</p>
<p>Pregnancy testing, family planning, obstetrics, podiatry, minor surgery, EKGs, laboratory services, adult medicine, physical exams, pediatrics including early screening and immunizations, complete dental services, mental health through WPIC including psychiatric and psychological services, pharmacy, social services, health education.</p>
<p>Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program provides sexuality education to community groups.</p>
<p>Sliding fee scale based on income for uninsured patients.</p>
<p>Entrance wheelchair-accessible. Bathroom (in Hill House main building) has handrails.</p>
<p><strong>NORTH PITTSBURGH:</strong></p>
<p><strong>NORTH SIDE CHRISTIAN HEALTH CARE CENTER</strong><br />
816 Middle St.<br />
Pittsburgh, PA 15212<br />
Phone: (412) 321-4001<br />
<a href="http://www.nschc.org" target="_blank">www.nschc.org</a></p>
<p>Monday 8:30 – 5<br />
Tuesday 8:30 – 7<br />
Wednesday 8:30 – 7<br />
Thursday 8:30 – 7<br />
Friday 10-5<br />
Saturday 8:30 – noon</p>
<p>Provides primary care medical services ranging from pediatric to geriatric care. Accepts third party payments including Medical Assistance, Gateway, Unison, UPMC for Life and Access. Home visits to homebound elderly available. Prayer offered but not required.</p>
<p>Sliding fee scale based on income for uninsured patients.</p>
<p>Entrance wheelchair-accessible. Bathroom has handrails.<br />
<strong><br />
NORTH SIDE CHRISTIAN HEALTH CARE CENTER</strong> at Northview Heights<br />
525 Mt. Pleasant Road<br />
Pittsburgh, PA 15214<br />
Phone: (412) 322-7500<br />
<a href="http://www.nschc.org" target="_blank">www.nschc.org</a></p>
<p>Hours variable, call for appointment.</p>
<p>Provides primary care medical services ranging from pediatric to geriatric care. Accepts third party payments including Medical Assistance, Gateway, Unison, UPMC for Life and Access. Home visits to homebound elderly available. Prayer offered but not required.</p>
<p>Sliding fee scale for uninsured patients.</p>
<p>Entrance wheelchair-accessible. Bathroom has handrails.</p>
<p><strong>SOUTH PITTSBURGH:</strong></p>
<p><strong>THE BIRMINGHAM FREE CLINIC</strong><br />
Operated by the Program for Health Care to Underserved Populations, in partnership with The Salvation Army<br />
Clinic Location: 44 South 9th Street; entrance in the Salvation Army Thrift Store parking lot (please note, those coming to the clinic may NOT park in the Thrift Store parking lot please!)<br />
Pittsburgh, PA 15203</p>
<p>Information Line:  412-692-4706<br />
Direct Clinic Line: 412-481-7900 extension 281</p>
<p>Monday 6:00 PM-9:00 PM<br />
Wednesday 1:00 PM-4:00 PM<br />
Saturday 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (Please note: interpreters are available only on Saturdays for Spanish-speaking patients)</p>
<p>The Birmingham Free Clinic operates on a walk-in, first come/first served basis only.  We may see patients out of turn if there is an urgent issue as decided by the doctors or pharmacists.  Please arrive 1 hour before the clinic’s start time as the clinic fills up very fast and we must limit the number of patients without giving notice, depending on the number of volunteer doctors, nurses and pharmacists who are on staff that day.</p>
<p>Because we are a true, free clinic, no patients are ever billed or charged for any service or medication dispensed.  Because of this, we can NOT see patients who currently have any form of health insurance or who are eligible for Medicaid.   Special cases may apply.  Patients must be 18 or over.  Patients will need to provide information about family size, monthly income and housing status, but this information is confidential and will never impact a patient’s care in any way.  We do not dispense or write prescriptions for ANY narcotics.</p>
<p>Basic primary care; chronic disease care and management; medication dispensed and counseling by a licensed pharmacist; health education; TB testing; smoking cessation program; a variety of specialty services are available on site (please call our info line for more information); referrals for other medical care and social services; full gynecological care by Adagio Health, Inc. on the second Thursday morning of every month (call 412-288-2140 to make an appointment – must ask to be seen AT Birmingham);  SALUD Para Niños pediatric services on the 2nd Saturday of each month; pharmacy assistance programs; physical exams; some diagnostic testing available.</p>
<p>Wheelchair-accessible.</p>
<p><strong>HILLTOP COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE CENTER</strong><br />
317 Climax Street<br />
Pittsburgh , PA 15210<br />
(412) 431-3520</p>
<p>The Hilltop Community Healthcare Center is a federally funded health clinic caring for the underserved populations living in the hilltop communities. The center was established in 2004, and has served as an institution amongst South Pittsburgh neighborhoods ever since. They provide services to all ages regardless of insurance status. Primary care for children and adults. Gynecological care. Podiatrist once per week. Do own lab work.</p>
<p>Sliding fee scale for uninsured patients.</p>
<p>Entrance wheelchair-accessible. Bathroom has handrails.</p>
<p><strong>PRIMARY CARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC.<br />
HAZELWOOD FAMILY HEALTH CENTER</strong><br />
4918 Second Avenue<br />
Pittsburgh, PA 15207<br />
Phone: (412) 422-9520</p>
<p>Primary medical care, gynecology, family planning, podiatry and pediatrics.</p>
<p>Sliding fee scale based on income for uninsured patients.</p>
<p>Entrance wheelchair-accessible. Bathroom has handrails.</p>
<p><strong>STEEL VALLEY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER</strong><br />
1800 West St.<br />
Suite 110<br />
Homestead, PA 15120-1504<br />
Phone: (412) 461-3863</p>
<p>Monday 10-6:30<br />
Tuesday-Friday 8:30-5</p>
<p>Podiatry, EKGs, laboratory services, adult medicine, physical exams.</p>
<p>Sliding fee scale based on income for uninsured patients.</p>
<p>Entrance wheelchair-accessible. Bathroom has handrails.</p>
<p><strong>AC HEALTH DEPARTMENT CARSON ST. FAMILY HEALTH CENTER<br />
MAUL BUILDING</strong><br />
1700 East Carson St.<br />
Pittsburgh, PA 15203<br />
Phone: (412) 431-6770<br />
<a href="http://www.county.allegheny.pa.us/achd">www.county.allegheny.pa.us/achd</a></p>
<p>Checkups, immunizations, and health counseling.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>EAST PITTSBURGH:</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>METRO FAMILY PRACTICE</strong><br />
901 B West Street<br />
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221<br />
412-247-2310<br />
<a href="http://www.metrofamilypractice.org/">www.metrofamilypractice.org</a></p>
<p>830 to 430 Monday &#8211; Thursday &#8211; Friday<br />
Extended Hours 830 &#8211; 630 Tuesday &#8211; Wednesday</p>
<p>Healthcare for all people, of all ages with expertise in:<br />
Family-centered maternity care, including doula services, women&#8217;s health, geriatrics, HIV/AIDS care, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender care.</p>
<p>Sliding fee scale is available for those who not have health insurance.</p>
<p>Alternate, wheelchair-accessible entrance available. Bathroom has handrails.</p>
<p><strong>EAST END COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER</strong><br />
117 North Negley Ave<br />
Pittsburgh 15206<br />
412.404.4000</p>
<p>Family practice. Gynecological care.</p>
<p>Sliding fee scale based on income for uninsured patients.</p>
<p>Entrance wheelchair-accessible. Bathroom has handrails.</p>
<p><strong>WILKINSBURG FAMILY HEALTH CENTER</strong><br />
Hosanna House<br />
807 Wallace Ave.<br />
Pittsburgh, PA 15221<br />
412-247-5216<br />
M-F 8:30-4:30</p>
<p>Appointment required. Primary care services for all ages plus gynecological and podiatry care offered with sliding fee scale based on income. Part of Primary Care Health Services, partners with Allegheny Department of Health to provide maternal/childcare. Does free pregnancy testing, helps with WIC applications and provides free WIC re-certifications.</p>
<p>Entrance wheelchair-accessible. Bathroom has handrails.</p>
<p><strong>PRIMARY CARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC.<br />
BRADDOCK FAMILY HEALTH CENTER</strong><br />
404 Braddock Ave.<br />
Braddock, PA 15104<br />
412-351-6300</p>
<p>Pregnancy testing, family planning, obstetrics, podiatry, minor surgery, complete X-rays, EKGs, laboratory services, adult medicine, physical exams, pediatrics, including early screening and immunizations, complete dental services, mental health component, including psychiatric and psychological services, pharmacy, social services, health education, and transportation in selected cases. Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program provides sexuality education to community groups.</p>
<p>Entrance wheelchair-accessible? Bathroom has handrails?</p>
<p><strong>EAST LIBERTY FAMILY HEALTH CARE CENTER</strong></p>
<p>East Liberty Location:<br />
6023 Harvard St<br />
Pittsburgh 15206<br />
412-661-2802</p>
<p>Mon: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM<br />
Tues: 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM<br />
Wed: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM<br />
Thur: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM<br />
Fri: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM</p>
<div>Lincoln-Lemington Office<br />
7171 Churchland St. (at Lincoln Ave.)<br />
Pittsburgh, PA 15206<br />
(412) 361-8284Mon: 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM<br />
Tues: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM<br />
Wed: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM<br />
Thur: 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM<br />
Fri: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PMDental<br />
Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM</div>
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<p>General family practice, well-women and gynecological care (see women&#8217;s health section for Birth Circle program info), well-child and pediatric care, adolescent health care, pastoral care, regular monitoring of the chronically ill, home health care, health screening, health education programs and patient advocacy. Christian orientation. May ask if you would like to pray in waiting room but prayer not required.</p>
<p>Sliding fee scale for uninsured patients.</p>
<p>Entrance is wheelchair-accessible. Bathroom has handrails.</p>
<p><strong>ALMA ILLERY MEDICAL CENTER</strong><br />
7227 Hamilton Ave.<br />
Pittsburgh, PA 15208<br />
Phone: (412) 244-4700</p>
<p>Pregnancy testing, family planning, obstetrics, podiatry, complete X-rays, EKGs, laboratory services, adult medicine, physical exams, pediatrics including early screening and immunizations, complete dental services, mental health component for children including psychiatric and psychological services, pharmacy, social services, health education, and transportation in selected cases.</p>
<p>Sliding fee scale based on income for uninsured patients.</p>
<p>Entrance not wheelchair-accessible.</p>
<p><strong>PRIMARY CARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC.<br />
MCKEESPORT FAMILY HEALTH CTR.</strong><br />
3627 Lysle Boulevard<br />
McKeesport, PA 15132<br />
Phone: (412) 664-4112</p>
<p>Medical, podiatry, pediatric services.</p>
<p>Sliding fee scale based on income for uninsured patients.</p>
<p>Entrance wheelchair-accessible. Bathroom does not have handrails.<br />
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<p><strong>COMMUNITY HUMAN SERVICES CORP.<br />
HEALTH STATION</strong><br />
374 Lawn St.<br />
Pittsburgh, PA 15213<br />
Phone: (412) 621-4708<br />
<a href="http://chscorp.org/Health.htm" target="_blank">http://chscorp.org/Health.htm</a></p>
<p>Family Practice Physicians from UPMC Shadyside are on site every Tuesday evening from 6  PM to 10 PM. to provide physician services by appointment.  Payment is based on a sliding scale.  Appointments are made by calling Kathy @ 412-621-4708.</p>
<p>The Health Station is open for walk-ins and nursing services Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4  PM.  There is no charge for these services.</p>
<p>Entrance wheelchair-accessible. Bathroom has handrails.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>PRIMARY CARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC.<br />
RANKIN FAMILY HEALTH FACILITY</strong><br />
300 Rankin Blvd.<br />
Rankin, PA 15104<br />
Phone: (412) 351-4555</p>
<p>Family practice, minor surgery, general physicals, podiatry, pediatrics, pregnancy tests, laboratory tests, obstetrics, gynecological exams, and dental services.</p>
<p><strong> SQUIRREL HILL HEALTH CENTER</strong><br />
200 JHF Drive<br />
Pittsburgh, PA 15217<br />
412-422-7442<br />
<a href="http://www.squirrelhillhealthcenter.org" target="_blank">www.squirrelhillhealthcenter.org</a></p>
<p>Comprehensive primary and preventive health services including: Family medicine, Pediatrics, Internal medicine, Geriatrics, OB/gyn, Family planning, Immunizations, Lab services, Mental health services, Case management, House calls, and Multi-Lingual staff and Language translation services.  Wheel chair accessible facility and exam tables.</p>
<p>Hours (by appointment) : Monday – Thursday 9-5; Friday 8-4.  Some evening and weekend hours available.</p>
<p>Income based sliding fee scale available for uninsured patients.  All major insurances accepted.</p>
<p><strong>WEST PITTSBURGH:</strong></p>
<p><strong>STO-ROX NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY HEALTH CENTER</strong><br />
710 Thompson Avenue<br />
McKees Rocks, PA 15136<br />
Phone: (412) 771-6462</p>
<p>Family health and dental care including family medicine, pediatrics, ophthalmology, podiatry, social services, obstetrics/gynecology, and nutrition services.</p>
<p>Sliding fee scale based on income for uninsured patients.</p>
<p>Entrance wheelchair-accessible. Bathroom has handrails.</p>
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