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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
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