National Health Center Week 2022
August 3, 2022
The week of August 7-13, NHCLV will be hosting several events in celebration of National Health Center Week and we want you to join us! All events are free and open to the public.
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COVID Vaccination Clinic – Wednesday, July 13 in Easton
July 1, 2022
NHCLV will hold a free COVID Vaccination Clinic for the general public on Wednesday, July 13 from 10 am – noon at our Easton community health center.
COVID Vaccination Clinics – June 24 & 29
June 13, 2022
NHCLV will hold two June COVID Vaccination Clinics on June 24 and 29. Both events are open to the public.
NHCLV handing out free COVID tests and face masks to the public
May 17, 2022
NHCLV has free N95 face masks and at-home COVID tests from the federal government to distribute to patients and to the general public
COVID Vaccination Clinic – Friday 5/20 (PATIENTS ONLY)
May 17, 2022
COVID Vaccination Clinic (patients only) on Friday, May 20 at NHCLV Northside Bethlehem
COVID Vaccination Clinic – Friday, March 18
March 15, 2022
The next NHCLV COVID vaccination clinic for our patients is on Friday afternoon 3/18 at our Northside Bethlehem community health center from 1-4 pm.
January 22 COVID Vaccination Clinic – Downtown Allentown
January 17, 2022
NHCLV will hold a free COVID vaccination clinic for the general public on Saturday 1/22 at its downtown Allentown community health center.
Pennie Sign-up Sessions in June
May 26, 2021
NHCLV will hold weekly Sign-up Sessions for Pennie 2021 health insurance in June to help residents register for health coverage.
Special Enrollment Period for Pennie Health Insurance Plans thru August 15
February 23, 2021
NHCLV can help you sign up for a 2021 health insurance plan through Pennie and answer questions during a special enrollment period.
NHCLV to host free COVID-19 tests and flu shots Friday 11/6 and Saturday 11/7 in Easton
November 5, 2020
The CATE COVID-19 Mobile Response Unit will visit Easton to provide free tests while NHCLV provides free flu shots on 11/6 & 7.
NHCLV announces new Community Health Center coming to Broad Street in Bethlehem this November
September 30, 2020
Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley is pleased to announce that it will open its fourth Community Health Center location at 635 E. Broad Street in October at the Broad & Wood professional building in Bethlehem, PA.
Flu shots now available at NHCLV
September 24, 2020
Fall is here and that means it’s time to get your flu shot! We have the vaccine in stock at our three community health centers.
Sign up for the new NHCLV Patient Portal with Athena
July 20, 2020
Are you an NHCLV patient? Then we need you to sign up for our new online Patient Portal with Athena! It’s easy to do and free to use.
Neighbor-2-Neighbor Virtual Yoga Class for NHCLV patients
June 29, 2020
NHCLV patients are invited to participate in a free online yoga class offered by our Neighbor-2-Neighbor Time Banking Program.
NHCLV updates Sliding Fee Scale – June 2020
June 2, 2020
NHCLV has announced the use of a new electronic medical record, AthenaHealth, and has updated its Sliding Fee Discount Program as well.
NHCLV receives donation from local law firm to support patient families facing food insecurity during pandemic
May 14, 2020
NHCLV recently received a $3,000 donation from the Cohen, Feeley, Altemose, & Rambo law firm to provide boxes of fresh food to patient families in need during the pandemic.
At NHCLV, Se Habla Español.
April 1, 2020
At NHCLV, our healthcare workers provide high quality primary care services to our patients in English and Spanish. We also use a translation service for all other languages. Because clear and open communication with your healthcare team is as important to you as it is to us.
Coronavirus resources online
March 17, 2020
With so much information about the coronavirus being shared online right now, it’s vital that you get your information from reliable and accurate sources such as the CDC and the PA Department of Health.
Centering Pregnancy program at NHCLV
March 9, 2020
Our Centering Pregnancy program features prenatal visits with a group of other pregnant women and your healthcare team that include prenatal care and additional time for learning and support.
Get patient-centered care at NHCLV
March 4, 2020
Patient-centered care means that we listen to our patients and help them to be proactive with their health.
Caring for our community at NHCLV
February 17, 2020
Our NHCLV community health centers are conveniently located in the neighborhoods they serve so they are easy for residents to get to. We get to know our patients because we don’t just care for them, we care about them!
Provider Profile – Christopher Stewart
February 13, 2020
“Everyday that I go to work I get to play a part in making someone’s life a little bit better than it was the day before.”
How NHCLV, the region’s Federally Qualified Health Center, got started.
February 3, 2020
Find out how NHCLV, the region’s FQHC, got started by a group of concerned community residents.
What is an FQHC?
January 27, 2020
Watch this NHCLV video to learn what a Federally Qualified Health Center is, why it’s important to our community, and how it serves ALL patients, regardless of health insurance or ability to pay.
Provider Profile – Heather Diehl
December 31, 2019
“I love that I am able to work with patients and their families on reaching their recovery goals. “
Patient Advisory Council Information Sessions
November 14, 2019
The primary objective of the Patient Advisory Council is to ensure that patients are able to regularly express their suggestions and concerns regarding the manner in which health care is provided at NHCLV. The Patient Advisory Council encourages patients to do so in the form of various group activities and […]
Provider Profile – Carolyn Egli
November 6, 2019
“I am an RN Care Manager with a focus on assisting refugee patients and elderly patients. I love assisting patients in understanding their health conditions, interventions and treatments.”
Provider Profile – Kim Petermann
August 7, 2019
“I love working closely with our low-risk prenatal population and complex care pediatric patients. It’s rewarding to see a patient throughout their prenatal care and seamlessly transition their newborn as a patient into our family practice. We care for the entire family as a whole.”
Provider Profile – Genesis Gomez
July 15, 2019
1. What is your role/position with NHCLV and which location do you work at? How long have you worked for the organization? I am a behavioral health integrated specialist for our Two Rivers-Easton community health center. I have been working with the organization for two years. 2. Why do you […]
Provider Profile – Regina Hills
July 1, 2019
1. What is your role/position with NHCLV and which location do you work at? How long have you worked for the organization? I am the Program Coordinator of the Center of Excellence for Opioid Use Disorder. I have been employed with NHCLV since February 2017 and I work out of […]
Provider Profile – Dr. Sallie Wemple
June 17, 2019
1. What is your role/position with NHCLV and which location do you work at? How long have you worked for the organization? I’m a physician with NHCLV and work mainly in Allentown and Bethlehem. I’ve been with the organization since March 2018. 2. Why do you think an FQHC is […]
Provider Profile – Jessica Renford
June 3, 2019
1. What is your role/position with NHCLV and which location do you work at? How long have you worked for the organization? I am an RN Clinical Coordinator and I work at the Southside Bethlehem Family Fowler Center located in Donegan Elementary School. I have worked for NHCLV for the […]
Provider Profile – Jennifer Bruno
May 6, 2019
1. What is your role/position with NHCLV and which location do you work at? How long have you worked for the organization? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at all three NHCLV sites. I have been with the nonprofit organization for two years. 2. Why do you think an […]
Provider Profile – Gina Holmes
April 29, 2019
1. What is your role/position with NHCLV and how long have you worked for the organization? Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Therapist)/Yoga Instructor. 1.5 years. 2. Why do you think an FQHC is important in caring for members of the Lehigh Valley community? I think an FQHC is important in caring […]
Provider Profile – Vanessa Perez Weiss
April 1, 2019
1. What is your role/position with NHCLV and which location do you work at? How long have you worked for the organization? I am Vanessa Perez Weiss, FNP, NP-C. I am a Family Nurse Practitioner at the Donegan Clinic in Bethlehem. In that role I function as a Primary Care […]
Provider Profile – Dr. Tim Daly
March 27, 2019
1. What is your role/position with NHCLV? At which location do you work? How long have you worked for the organization? I am the Chief Medical Officer and have worked at NHCLV for the past 8 years, first in a part-time capacity and in the past four years as a […]
Provider Profile – Gloria Velazquez
March 18, 2019
Gloria Velazquez, PhD Candidate, LCSW Director of Social Services & Integrated Behavioral Health 1. What is your role/position with NHCLV and which location do you work at? My role is Director of Social Services & Integrated Behavioral Health. I am a social worker by training. I have been with the […]
NHCLV receives CDC Full Recognition for Spanish-language diabetes prevention program
January 16, 2019
The nonprofit Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley has received Full Recognition for its diabetes prevention program from the Centers for Disease Control’s National Diabetes Prevention Program. This recognition makes it the only organization to receive Full Recognition in the Lehigh Valley (Lehigh and Northampton Counties), and the only […]
NHCLV announces plan for expanded community health care services at new downtown Allentown location
January 3, 2019
The nonprofit Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley today announced the expansion of its downtown Allentown primary care services at a new site. The 10-year lease on the building located at 160 Hamilton Street will allow NHCLV to expand its fully integrated primary care services to a new facility. […]
NHCLV opens new West Ward Easton community health center
April 3, 2018
The nonprofit Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley has officially opened the doors on its new community health center in West Ward Easton. Located at 1101 Northampton Street on the first floor of the Two Rivers Health & Wellness Foundation building, the facility has 3600 sq. ft. of space […]