PHMC Care Clinic Brochure

A provider of quality, community-based primary care

About Us PHMC Care Clinic, a Federally Qualified Health Center, specializes in providing quality, communitybased primary care. We offer medical treatment, behavioral health services, specialized HIV/ AIDS care, assistance in the management of chronic diseases and social services. All services are designed to promote healthy lifestyles.

Our History PHMC Care Clinic opened in 1992 as the HIV/AIDS Care Clinic under the guidance of St. Joseph’s Hospital in North Philadelphia. In 2005, St. Joseph’s Hospital turned over the management of the clinic to Public Health Management Corporation, a nonprofit public health organization with more than 30 years of experience running direct service programs. In 2010, PHMC Care Clinic moved to a new location at 1200 Callowhill Street and expanded its range of services.

HOURS PHMC Care Clinic is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and Saturday hours may vary.

APPOINTMENTS You can schedule an appointment by calling us at 215.825.8220. We accept walk-ins although appointments are preferred. Please call for more information. Services available in English and Spanish.

HEALTH INSURANCE At PHMC Care Clinic, no one is turned away. We treat both uninsured and insured patients and provide quality services to all community residents, regardless of their ability to pay. Clients without insurance are charged on a sliding scale basis. All forms of health insurance are accepted including Medicaid, Medicaid managed care, Medicare and private insurances.

TRANSPORTATION 1200 Callowhill Street • Suite 101 • Philadelphia, PA 19123

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“I receive excellent care at PHMC Care Clinic. THE STAFF IS VERY COURTEOUS and concerned about every aspect of my life—my living situation, medications, my supports. THEY REALLY DO CARE.” — C.J.

“PHMC Care Clinic has supplied me with great medical care and support. THE PROGRAM HERE GAVE ME MY LIFE BACK.” — L.E.

PHMC Care Clinic PHMC Care Clinic is managed by Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC).

PHMC is a nonprofit public health institute that creates and sustains healthier communities. PHMC uses best practices to improve community health through direct service, partnership, innovation, policy, research, technical assistance and a prepared workforce. PHMC has served the region since 1972. For more information, please visit PHMC.ORG.

In 2009, PHMC Care Clinic achieved the distinguished status of being named a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), a mark of provider excellence.

The PHMC Health Center Network also includes the following health centers: PHMC HEALTH CONNECTION

MARY HOWARD HEALTH CENTER

1035 West Berks Street

125 South 9th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19122

Philadelphia, PA 19107

215.765.6690 PHONE

215.592.4500 PHONE

RISING SUN HEALTH CENTER 500 Adams Avenue at Rising Sun Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19120 215.279.9666 PHONE

Operates with support from the Philadelphia Department of Health AIDS Activities Coordinating Office (AACO).

PHMC is a United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania Community Partner

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