Esperanza Health Center
Providing bilingual/bicultural care to the residents of Eastern North Philadelphia, including Kensington, Richmond, Fairhill/St. Hugh, Hunting Park, Feltonville, Juniata Park and surrounding area. Se habla Español. Two locations - Kensington & Allegheny (Main Health Center), and near the intersection of N. 5th and Indiana. Provides: Primary health care services for adults and children of all ages; Routine immunizations and preventive services; Dental care; Mental health counseling; Dietary/nutritional counseling; Free, confidential HIV testing; HIV medical care services; Women's health services.

Addresses:
Main Health Center
3156 Kensington Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Telephone: (215) 831-1100

Fifth Street Health Center
2940 N. 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
Telephone: (215) 221-6633

Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(215) 831-1100 - Main Health Center
(215) 221-6633 - Fifth Street Health Center


Operating Agency: Esperanza Health Center, Inc.
Agency Type: Private, Non-Profit
Person in charge: Susan Post, Executive Director
Hours of operation: M-F 9:15am - 12:30 and 1:30 - 5:00pm (Both Locations), Sat 9:00am - 12:00noon (Main Health Center only)
Eligibility requirements: Any person is eligible for services.
Intake Procedure: Call in advance for an appointment. Walk-ins are accepted during hours of operation.
Area Served: Kensington, Richmond, Fairhill/St. Hugh, Hunting Park, Feltonville, Juniata Park, and surrounding communities of Eastern North Philadelphia.
About the program: Services offered include the following: Primary care medical services for adults and children of all ages; Routine immunizations and preventive services; Dental care; On-site discount medication dispensary; Mental health counseling; Dietary/nutritional counseling; Women's health services; Free, confidential on-site HIV testing; HIV medical and support services; Social work/case management and counseling services.
Cross Streets: Main Health Center - Intersection of Kensington & Allegheny Avenues ("K&A"). Fifth Street Health Center - Intersection of N. 5th St. and Indiana Ave.
Landmarks: Main Health Center - SEPTA Market-Frankford El, Allegheny Station. Fifth Street Health Center - El Centro de Oro business district on N. 5th Street.
Parking/Public Trans: Main Health Center - Free parking lot on Clearfield St. ½ block east of Kensington Ave.; SEPTA Market-Frankford El, Allegheny Station; SETPA Bus Routes 3, 60 and 89. 5th Street Health Center: On-street parking, SEPTA Bus service on N. 5th Street.

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