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Lackawanna County
Wright Center for Community Health
Addiction and Recovery
Unlike a traditional rehab facility, the center helps those in recovery reshape their lifestyle from the comfort of their own community. When individuals connect with our Center of Excellence, they will meet with addiction and recovery specialists, social workers, and medical providers.
Contact
1145 Northern Boulevard
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
570-585-1300
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Luzerne County
Back Mountain Harvest Assembly Church Free Medical Clinic
Provides free medical care to area residents who do not have medical insurance or other appropriate financial abilities and also refers them to other community agencies as needed. Medical clinic is staffed with volunteer physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses.
Eligibility: Under insured or not insured
Hours: Thursday 6:00pm until all are served
Contact
205 Main Street
Luzerne, PA 18709
(570) 763-5217
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Caring Communities
Offers clinics that include:
In-person STD and HCV screenings and testing.
HIV testing and treatment.
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Services (Prep)
Case Management Services
Sexual Health Services
Condom Distribution
The HIV Medical Case Management department can also provide services via phone, e-mail, text, and telemedicine equipment for those in need.
Eligibility: Individuals living with HIV and AIDS.
Contact
Two locations:
60 Public Square 7th Floor
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
20 N. Laurel Street Suite 2B
Hazleton, PA 18201
Wilkes-Barre: (570) 829-2700
Hazleton: (570) 829-2700
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Kirby Health Center Dental Clinic
Offering services of routine exams, cleanings, digital x-rays, fluoride treatments, and sealants for adults or children. Works in association with the Luzerne County Community College Dental Hygiene Program.
Contact
71 North Franklin Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701
570-822-4278, opt. 7
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Rural Health Corporation of NEPA McKinney Free Health Clinic
Provides free primary health care services to the homeless. Hospitalization and emergency services are provided at no charge at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Eligibility: Homeless men, women, and children of all ages.
Contact
39 East Jackson Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
570-704-4145
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Volunteers in Medicine
Must qualify for services, call to inquire. Offers primary and preventative health care, chronic disease management, clinical pharmacy services, case management, laboratory testing, radiological testing, dental care, nutritional education, behavioral health evaluations, women’s health, massage therapy, chiropractic services, counseling, social work.
Contact
190 North Pennsylvania Ave
Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18702
570-970-2864
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Wilkes-Barre City Health Department STD/HIV Testing Clinic
Free STD and HIV testing clinic.
Eligibility: Wilkes-Barre City residents.
Hours: STD Clinic – Tuesdays 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM (walk-in)
HIV Testing – Call Clinic for Availability
Contact
71 North Franklin Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
570-208-4269
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Wright Center for Community Health Primary and Preventive Care
Primary care includes diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, health promotion and education, disease prevention, health maintenance, counseling, and coordination with specialists. Offers comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health and recovery services to people of all ages, from newborns to geriatric patients and everyone in between.
Eligibility: Persons of all ages, regardless of ability to pay.
Contact
169 North Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
2 Sharpe Street
Kingston, PA 18704
Wilkes-Barre: 570-491-0126
Kingston: 570-491-0126
Service Offered
County
Philadelphia County
Community College of Philadelphia Dental Clinic
Hours, by appointment, vary during the week. Free dental care including cleaning, examining, and sealing teeth done by CCP Dental Hygiene students.
https://www.ccp.edu/about-us/community-services
Contact
Community College of Philadelphia – Main Campus
1700 Spring Garden St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-751-8625
Service Offered
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Institute for Community Justice (ICJ) at FIGHT
Primary Care, Dental, Pediatrics.
Contact
1207 Chestnut St., 2nd floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
 (215) 525-0460
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PHMC (Public Health Management Corporation) Care ClinicÂ
Primary care, dental, HIV, Hep C. Accept clients with any insurance or no insurance.
Contact
1200 Callowhill St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 825-8220
Service Offered
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Temple University’s Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry Dental Clinic
Temple University’s Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry is home to one of the largest dental clinics in the Philadelphia region. It is equipped to meet the full range of community dental care needs, from preventative care to restorative and oral surgical dental procedures performed under sedation or general anesthesia.
The cost of dental care depends on the providers: students, resident-dentists, or faculty. There are fee reduction plans available for eligible patients, including the Dental Pass program and income-adjusted sliding scale fees.
https://dentistry.temple.edu/patient-care
Contact
Kornberg School of Dentistry
3223 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 707-2900
Service Offered
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Statewide
Pennsylvania Health Law Project (PHLP)
PHLP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit legal services organization that represents Pennsylvanians who need help getting or keeping Medicaid (also known as Medical Assistance or MA). They run a Helpline, advocate for large-scale policy changes and provide education and training.
The Helpline can be reached at 1-800-274-3258. It is open on Mondays and Wednesdays but can leave a voicemail or email at staff@phlp.org
https://www.phlp.org/en/
Contact
123 Chestnut Street
Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19106
100 Fifth Ave.
Suite 900
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Philadelphia:
215-625-3990
Pittsburgh:
412-434-4728
Service Offered
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York County
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