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DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH:
CATHOLIC CHARITIES FREE HEALTH CARE CENTER
212 Ninth Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-456-6911
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
Patients are seen by appointment only.
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.
You may qualify for care if you meet the following three criteria. Eligibility is reevaluated annually.
- You have no coverage under any other health insurance plan for the service for which you are applying, AND
- Your household income does not exceed 200% of the poverty level, based on Federal Poverty Guidelines (see income limits below), AND
- You do not qualify for Medicaid, Medicare or other government supported programs such as CHIP.
Note: Some people with medical coverage may still be eligible for dental and/or vision services provided at the Free Health Care Center
Size of Family/Max Yearly Income:
1 $21,660
2 $29,140
3 $36,620
4 $44,100
Each additional family menber $7,480
PRIMARY CARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
HILL HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
1835 Centre Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 261-0937
M 10:30-7, closed for lunch 2-3pm
T-F 9-5:30, closed for lunch 1-2pm
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.
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program provides sexuality education to community groups.
Sliding fee scale based on income for uninsured patients.
Entrance wheelchair-accessible. Bathroom (in Hill House main building) has handrails.
NORTH PITTSBURGH:
NORTH SIDE CHRISTIAN HEALTH CARE CENTER
816 Middle St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone: (412) 321-4001
www.nschc.org
Monday 8:30 – 5
Tuesday 8:30 – 7
Wednesday 8:30 – 7
Thursday 8:30 – 7
Friday 10-5
Saturday 8:30 – noon
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.
Sliding fee scale based on income for uninsured patients.
Entrance wheelchair-accessible. Bathroom has handrails.
NORTH SIDE CHRISTIAN HEALTH CARE CENTER at Northview Heights
525 Mt. Pleasant Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
Phone: (412) 322-7500
www.nschc.org
Hours variable, call for appointment.
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.
Sliding fee scale for uninsured patients.
Entrance wheelchair-accessible. Bathroom has handrails.
SOUTH PITTSBURGH:
THE BIRMINGHAM FREE CLINIC
Operated by the Program for Health Care to Underserved Populations, in partnership with The Salvation Army
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!)
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Information Line: 412-692-4706
Direct Clinic Line: 412-481-7900 extension 281
Monday 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Wednesday 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (Please note: interpreters are available only on Saturdays for Spanish-speaking patients)
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.
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.
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.
Wheelchair-accessible.
HILLTOP COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE CENTER
317 Climax Street
Pittsburgh , PA 15210
(412) 431-3520
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.
Sliding fee scale for uninsured patients.
Entrance wheelchair-accessible. Bathroom has handrails.
PRIMARY CARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
HAZELWOOD FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
4918 Second Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
Phone: (412) 422-9520
Primary medical care, gynecology, family planning, podiatry and pediatrics.
Sliding fee scale based on income for uninsured patients.
Entrance wheelchair-accessible. Bathroom has handrails.
STEEL VALLEY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
1800 West St.
Suite 110
Homestead, PA 15120-1504
Phone: (412) 461-3863
Monday 10-6:30
Tuesday-Friday 8:30-5
Podiatry, EKGs, laboratory services, adult medicine, physical exams.
Sliding fee scale based on income for uninsured patients.
Entrance wheelchair-accessible. Bathroom has handrails.
AC HEALTH DEPARTMENT CARSON ST. FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
MAUL BUILDING
1700 East Carson St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Phone: (412) 431-6770
www.county.allegheny.pa.us/achd
Checkups, immunizations, and health counseling.
EAST PITTSBURGH:
METRO FAMILY PRACTICE
901 B West Street
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
412-247-2310
www.metrofamilypractice.org
830 to 430 Monday – Thursday – Friday
Extended Hours 830 – 630 Tuesday – Wednesday
Healthcare for all people, of all ages with expertise in:
Family-centered maternity care, including doula services, women’s health, geriatrics, HIV/AIDS care, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender care.
Sliding fee scale is available for those who not have health insurance.
Alternate, wheelchair-accessible entrance available. Bathroom has handrails.
EAST END COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
117 North Negley Ave
Pittsburgh 15206
412.404.4000
Family practice. Gynecological care.
Sliding fee scale based on income for uninsured patients.
Entrance wheelchair-accessible. Bathroom has handrails.
WILKINSBURG FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
Hosanna House
807 Wallace Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
412-247-5216
M-F 8:30-4:30
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.
Entrance wheelchair-accessible. Bathroom has handrails.
PRIMARY CARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
BRADDOCK FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
404 Braddock Ave.
Braddock, PA 15104
412-351-6300
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.
Entrance wheelchair-accessible? Bathroom has handrails?
EAST LIBERTY FAMILY HEALTH CARE CENTER
East Liberty Location:
6023 Harvard St
Pittsburgh 15206
412-661-2802
Mon: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tues: 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Wed: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thur: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
7171 Churchland St. (at Lincoln Ave.)
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-8284Mon: 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Tues: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wed: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thur: 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PMDental
Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
General family practice, well-women and gynecological care (see women’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.
Sliding fee scale for uninsured patients.
Entrance is wheelchair-accessible. Bathroom has handrails.
ALMA ILLERY MEDICAL CENTER
7227 Hamilton Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Phone: (412) 244-4700
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.
Sliding fee scale based on income for uninsured patients.
Entrance not wheelchair-accessible.
PRIMARY CARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
MCKEESPORT FAMILY HEALTH CTR.
3627 Lysle Boulevard
McKeesport, PA 15132
Phone: (412) 664-4112
Medical, podiatry, pediatric services.
Sliding fee scale based on income for uninsured patients.
Entrance wheelchair-accessible. Bathroom does not have handrails.
COMMUNITY HUMAN SERVICES CORP.
HEALTH STATION
374 Lawn St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: (412) 621-4708
http://chscorp.org/Health.htm
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.
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.
Entrance wheelchair-accessible. Bathroom has handrails.
PRIMARY CARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
RANKIN FAMILY HEALTH FACILITY
300 Rankin Blvd.
Rankin, PA 15104
Phone: (412) 351-4555
Family practice, minor surgery, general physicals, podiatry, pediatrics, pregnancy tests, laboratory tests, obstetrics, gynecological exams, and dental services.
SQUIRREL HILL HEALTH CENTER
200 JHF Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
412-422-7442
www.squirrelhillhealthcenter.org
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.
Hours (by appointment) : Monday – Thursday 9-5; Friday 8-4. Some evening and weekend hours available.
Income based sliding fee scale available for uninsured patients. All major insurances accepted.
WEST PITTSBURGH:
STO-ROX NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
710 Thompson Avenue
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
Phone: (412) 771-6462
Family health and dental care including family medicine, pediatrics, ophthalmology, podiatry, social services, obstetrics/gynecology, and nutrition services.
Sliding fee scale based on income for uninsured patients.
Entrance wheelchair-accessible. Bathroom has handrails.
