Health News

Allentown Wins $125,000 Hunger Grant
Allentown will receive a $125,000 competitive grant and 18 months of technical assistance from the National League of Cities (NLC) and the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) to expand after school...
Rabid Skunk Found in City
The City of Allentown’s Bureau of Health and Animal Control are reminding pet owners to keep their animals up to date on rabies vaccinations. A skunk tested positive for rabies this week after bei...
Radon Testing Kits Available
The Allentown Health Bureau in cooperation with the American Lung Association and the PA Department of Environmental Protection is offering free radon test kits to Lehigh Valley residents who have nev...
World Health Organization Declares Zika Concern
On February 1, 2016, the World Health Organization declared Zika virus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Local transmission has been reported in developing countries, but only trave...
Health Bureau Offers Free Flu Vaccines
The Allentown Health Bureau is offering free flu vaccine clinics on Friday’s from 1:30pm – 4pm, while supplies last. The vaccinations will be free to the public for individuals 6 months of age and ol...

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. The board 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

Community Clinics

All clinics listed below are conducted at the Allentown Health Bureau.

LOCATION
Alliance Hall
245 N. 6th Street

610.437.7660

Immunization Clinics

WHAT:
Childhood immunizations

WHEN:
WEEKLY for city children birth through 18 years; by appointment only on Wednesdays

WHAT:
Adult immunizations

WHEN:
WEEKLY for city adults; by appointment only on Fridays from 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

PHONE: 610.437.7754

Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Clinic

WHAT:
Full STD Exam and HIV Blood Test

WHEN:
Tuesdays: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM*
Free for both City of Allentown residents and non-city residents

PHONE: 610.437.7742

*This is a walk-in clinic. No appointment is necessary. The number of patients accepted into clinic is subject to provider availability.

HIV Testing Clinic (HIV / Syphilis)

WHAT:
Walk-in HIV blood testing

WHEN:
Tuesdays: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursdays: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Free testing for both City of Allentown residents and non-City residents.

PHONE:610.437.7742

Early Pregnancy Testing Clinic

WHAT:
Walk-in pregnancy testing. No appointment is necessary.

WHEN:
Thursdays from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

PHONE:610.437.8777

Tuberculosis Clinic

WHAT:
TB medicine clinic for City residents

WHEN:
Mondays: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

WHAT:
TB Doctor Clinic

WHEN:
Monthly, by appointment only.

PHONE: 610.437.7760

WHAT:
TB testing (PPD)* for City residents only.

WHEN:
By Appointment Only - Mondays: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
*The cost for TB testing is $5, payable at time of appointment.

Contact Information
Location Alliance Hall 245 North 6th Street Allentown, PA 18102 Phone: 610.437.7760

Documents & Information
2018 Program Plans Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps Forms & Applications American Academy of Pediatrics American Red Cross Center for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health Degree Programs