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Community Health Clinics

The following clinics are conducted at:
Allentown Health Bureau located in
Alliance Hall, 245 N. 6th Street, Allentown

Immunization Clinics
610-437-7754

For City Children
Ages 2 months - 18 years
By appointment only

  • Wednesday 1:30 - 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 - 11:45 AM
  • Thursday 4:00 - 6:00 PM (once a month by appointment)

For City Adults
By appointment only

  • Friday 1:30 - 4:00 PM

Lead Poisoning Screening Clinic
610-437-8777

For City children
Ages 6 months - 6 years
Walk-in and by appointment

  • Wednesday 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Clinic
610-437-7569

Walk-in (includes full STD exam and HIV blood test)

  • Tuesday 1:00 - 4:00 PM*
  • Cost:  Free for both City of Allentown residents and non-City  residents
  • *NOTE:  The number of patients accepted into clinic for STD testing is subject to provider availability.

HIV Testing Clinic (HIV / Syphillis)
610-437-7742

Walk-in / No appointments scheduled

  • Tuesday 1:00 - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 2:00 - 4:00 PM
  • Cost:  Free testing for both City of Allentown residents and non-City residents

Early Pregnancy Testing Clinic
610-437-7754

Walk-in / No appointments scheduled

  • Thursday 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Tuberculosis Clinic
610-437-7632

For City residents

  • Monday 2:00 - 4:00 PM
  • TB Doctor Clinic - once a month by appointment only.
  • IMPORTANT UPDATE (4/12/13): Effective immediately, Allentown Health Bureau will not offer TB testing to the public unless the individual is part of a TB investigation. The Allentown Health Bureau has suspended routine TB testing because of a nationwide shortage of the testing solution used for screening for Tuberculosis Infection. If you have questions about TB testing, please call the Allentown Health Bureau at 610-437-7760 and ask to speak with a nurse.


 




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 ANNOUNCEMENTS:      (updated: 4/12/2013)

  • Effective immediately, Allentown Health Bureau will not offer TB testing to the public unless the individual is part of a TB investigation.  The Allentown Health Bureau has suspended routine TB testing because of a nationwide shortage of the testing solution used for screening for Tuberculosis Infection. 
  • If you have questions about TB testing, please call the Allentown Health Bureau at 610-437-7760 and ask to speak with a nurse.  (Please call weekdays between 8 AM and 4:30 PM)

 

Mission

The Allentown Health Bureau's mission is to prevent disease and injury and to protect and promote the public's health.

Board of Health

  • An advisory group of community volunteers responsible for recommending policies and program priorities of the Bureau
  • Meets the first Thursday bi-monthly at 12:00 Noon


Public Health is for Everyone

The three core functions of public health are:

  • Assessment of the population's health status
  • Development of public policies to maintain and promote health
  • Assurance that the population has access to public health services


After Hour Emergencies
610-437-7751

Address:
Alliance Hall
245 N. 6th Street
Allentown PA 18102

Telephone: 610-437-7760
Fax:  610-437-8799

Business Hours
Weekdays 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
 

Environmental Field Division is located at:
Allentown City Hall
435 Hamilton St., 4th Floor
Allentown PA, 18101

Communicable Disease Control Services

  • Investigation of all reported communicable diseases
  • Treatment services for sexually transmitted diseases and tuberculosis
  • Immunizations for adults and senior citizens
  • Communicable disease prevention education
  • Confidential HIV (AIDS virus) counseling and testing


Communicable Disease: 610-437-7569
TB Services: 610-437-7632
STD/HIV Services: 610-437-7742

Child/Adolescent Health Services

  • Childhood immunizations
  • Lead poisoning detection and educational programs
  • Home health visits and patient advocacy
  • Maternal and child health education and support
  • Child care center inspections
  • Educational and referral services for children with special health needs
  • Dental referral service and oral health education (for children aged 3-18 years)
  • Free pregnancy testing


Immunizations: 610-437-7754
Lead Testing: 610- 437-8777
Referrals: Dental/Special Needs: 610-437-7615
Home Visits & Health Education: 610-437-7615
Pregnancy Testing: 610-437-8777

Chronic Disease Division

Cancer Prevention: 610-437-7513

  • Free mammogram appointments for uninsured women 40 years of age & older
  • Free Pap test appointments for uninsured women 21 years of age & older
  • Cancer prevention and early detection presentations


Nutrition and Physical Activity: 610-437-7581

  • Cholesterol, diabetes and blood pressure screening with follow-up nutrition counseling
  • Fitness program for overweight youth ages 8 - 14
  • Nutrition counseling for overweight youth
  • Summer recreation program for youth ages 7 - 13
  • Community education programs  


Environmental Health Services

Food Protection Services: 610-437-7759

  • Licensing and inspection of all permanent food facilities and those at temporary events
  • Foodborne disease surveillance
  • Food service worker training and education
  • Education about safe food handling


Institutional Sanitation & Safety Services: 610-437-7759

  • Inspection of child care, public swimming pool, school and nursing home facilities


Environmental Control Services: 610-437-7759

  • Consultation services for environmental health issues
  • Investigation and correction of public health nuisances
  • Environmental investigations of childhood lead poisoning 


Childhood Injury Prevention Services: 610-437-7598

  • Home safety surveys and education
  • Playground inspections
  • Firearm safety education
  • Violence prevention activities
  • Safe kids coalition.


Adult Injury Prevention Services: 610-437-7598

  • Home safety surveys and education
  • Presentations for community groups

External Links:

American Academy of Pediatrics www.aap.org/
American Red Cross www.redcross.org/
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) www.cdc.gov/
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