Health Alert

  Free or Low-cost Healthcare:

Where to Find Care- www.wheretofindcare.com
 The Clinic in Phoenixville, PA- www.theclinicpa.org
 Walgreens Take Care Clinic- www.takecarehealth.com
Philadelphia Health Department Health Care Centers (for Philadelphia residents)- www.phila.gov

CHIP & Medical Assistance Information Help:
- Call 1-800-986-KIDS
- St. Mary's Medical Center is making insurance counselors available through September to help families enroll in CHIP and Medical Assistance at the Bensalem Family Resource Center, Bensalem Square Shopping Center on 2546 Knights Rd., Bensalem, PA on:
Mondays, 5pm-7pm; Tuesdays, 9:30am-2:30pm (Spanish translation); Wednesdays, 5pm-7pm
For more information call 215-710-5976.

Free and Low-Cost Child Immunizations:

Philadelphia County: 215-685-6791
Montgomery County:  215-679-0640
Delaware County: 610-447-3250
Chester County: 1-800-692-1100 ext 6453
Bucks County: 215-345-3344

Pennsylvania Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) 1-800-986-KIDS

Low-cost Lab Testing:

 Any Lab Test Now- www.anylabtestnowphilly.com


Free Blood Pressure Screenings:

Abington Memorial Hospital- First Wednesday of every month from   10am-12pm.  For more information call 215-481-2204

Crozer-Chester Medical Center- Every Wednesday from 12:30pm-2:30pm.  For more information call 1-800-CK-HEALTH

Delaware County Memorial Hospital- Every Wednesday from 12pm-2pm.  For more information call 1-800-CK-HEALTH

Frankford Hospital- Every Thursday from 8am-12pm.  Call 1-800-JEFF-NOW for more information.

Frankford Hospital-Bucks County- Every Friday from 8am-12pm.  Call 1-800-JEFF-NOW for more information.

Frankford Hospital- Torresdale- Every Thursday from 8am-12pm.  Call 1-800-JEFF-NOW for more information.

Haverford Township Free Library- First Monday of each month from 10am-12pm.  Call 610-446-3082 for more information.

Lower Frederick Regional Ambulance Corps.- Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9am-11:30am.  Call 610-287-9110 for more information.

Main Line Health- Every Wednesday from 11am-1pm.  Call 1-866-CALL-MLH for locations.

Montgomery Home Care- Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-3pm in Norristown.  For more information call 610-272-1080.

Phoenixville Hospital- Second and Fourth Wednesday's of every month in the lobby.  For more information call 610-983-1288.

Riddle Memorial Hospital- Various locations throughout the month.  For more information call 1-866-CALL-MLH.

Springfield Hospital- Every Monday from 9am-11:30am.  For more information call 1-800-CK-HEALTH.

St. Mary Medical Center- Third Thursday of every month.  Call 215-710-6861 for more information.

Taylor Hospital- Every Monday from 9am-11:30am.  For more information call 1-800-CK-HEALTH.


Free Breast Cancer Screenings:

Bucks County Health Department- For women who reside in Bucks County between the ages of 50 and 64 without health insurance or insurance that doesn't cover an annual mammogram.  For more information call 215-345-3887.

Montgomery County Health Department- For women who reside in Montgomery County call 610-278-5117, press 2.

Chester County Hospital- Offered annually to women over 40 who do not have health insurance.  Registration is required.  For more information call 610-431-5131.

Holy Redeemer Health System- Offered to uninsured women age 40 and over who have not had a mammogram within the past year.  Screenings are by appointment only.  For more information call 1-800-818-4747.


Free Cholesterol Screenings:

Bucks County Health Department- Available to Bucks County residents over the age of 21.  For more information call 215-345-3887.


Free Depression and Anxiety Screenings:

Holy Redeemer's Counseling Center- Call 215-938-1130 for more information.


Free Lead Testing

Montgomery County Health Department- Offered to Montgomery County children, ages 6 months through 5 years.  For more information visit:  http://www2.montcopa.org.


Free Oral Cancer Screening:

Chester County Hospital-  Registration is required by calling 610-738-2300.


Free Prostate Cancer Screenings:

Kimmel Cancer Center At Jefferson
Registration Required Call
1-800 JEFF NOW

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
Jefferson's Methodist Hospital
Radiation Oncology Pavilion
2301 S. Broad Street

Wednesday, September 23, 2008 (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson's
Bodine Center for Cancer Treatment
111 S. 11th Street

Chester County Hospital-  For men between ages 50 and 70.  Registration is required by calling 610-738-2300.

Holy Redeemer Healthy System- Call 1-800-818-4747 to schedule an appointment.

Jeanes Hospital-  For men aged 50 and older.  Call 215-728-2300 to register.  

 Free Skin Cancer Screening:

 Doctors throughout the area are offering free skin cancer screenings on specific days, by appointment only. For more information visit: http://www.aad.org/SkinCancerScreening

Free Vision Screening:

Pennsylvania College of Optometry-  The Eye Institute offers screenings Monday through Thursday afternoons.  For more information call 215-276-6000.


Free Healthcare Events:


August 14
Lunchtime Learning:  Learn about The American Cancer Society
- Learn about programs and services that are available to people impacted by cancer.  Bring your own bagged lunch.
11:30am-1pm
Location:  The Wellness Community of Philadelphia, The Suzanne Morgan Center at Ridgeland, Chamounix Drive, West Fairmount Park
- RSVP by August 12th at 215-879-7733  

August 15
Couples Facing Cancer Together
- A workshop designed to support and strengthen couples who are dealing with the stress of cancer.
9am-12:30pm
Location:  The Wellness Community of Philadelphia, The Suzanne Morgan Center at Ridgeland, Chamounix Drive, West Fairmount Park
- Attendance is limited.  RSVP by August 13th at 215-879-7733

August 17 & 24
Mind-Body With Gabriel Rocco Evening Series: Destructive Emotions
- It's a three-week series for cancer patients, using the book "Destructive Emotions" by Daniel Goleman. Learn practices that reduce negativity and bolster the immune system.
6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: The Wellness Community of Philadelphia, The Suzanne Morgan Center at Ridgeland, Chamounix Drive, West Fairmount Park
- RSVP by August 7th at 215-879-7733

August 19
Cancer Survivorship & The Late Effects of Cancer Treatment
- Find out about medical and personal concerns of long-term cancer survivors:  side effects of cancer treatment, sexuality issues, family dynamics, coping with the fear of recurrence, employment issues, etc.
Location:  The Wellness Community of Philadelphia, The Suzanne Morgan Center at Ridgeland, Chamounix Drive, West Fairmount Park
- RSVP by August 17th at 215-879-7733

September 1
Blood Pressure Screening
Riddle Memorial Hospital nurses will be on hand to take blood pressures and give out free cholesterol vouchers.  
8am-10am
Location:  Springfield Mall, 1250 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA
No appointments are necessary.  For more information call 610-891-3560.

September 8
Hip & Knee Pain Seminar
Learn about the anatomy of the hip and knee, common causes of joint pain, and some simple steps you can take to lessen the likelihood of a hip or knee injury.  
2pm-3pm
Location:  Lankenau Hospital, McLean Conference Room, 1st Floor Annenberg Ctr., 100 Lancaster Ave., Wynnewood, PA.
Limited space available.  Sign up by going to:  http://www.mainlinehealth.org

September 14
Ask a Pediatrician
A lecture for expectant parents on a variety of topics including choosing to breast or bottle feed, jaundice, safety, immunizations and selecting a care provider for your newborn.  
7pm-9pm
Location:  Abington Memorial Hospital Frobese Conference Center, Frobese Auditorium:  1200 Old York Rd., Abington, PA
- Registration is required by contacting Community Health Services at 215-481-2204 or by registering online at:  http://www.amh.org

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