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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Community COVID Vaccination Clinic – Saturday 10/9 in Allentown
September 20, 2021
NHCLV will hold a FREE COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at its downtown Allentown community health center – Vida Nueva at Casa Guadalupe.
COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic – Saturday 9/11 in Allentown
August 25, 2021
NHCLV will hold a FREE Community Vaccination Clinic for COVID-19 on Saturday, Sept. 11 at its downtown Allentown community health center. Go here to register.
7/24 Adolescent COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Northside Bethlehem
July 22, 2021
NHCLV will host a Saturday 7/24 COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for adolescents at its Northside Bethlehem health center. The event is free but advanced online registration is required.
Save the Date for our Grand Opening & Open House event in Northside Bethlehem!
July 21, 2021
Please join us on Wed. 8/11 for the Grand Opening/Open House of our new Northside Bethlehem community health center.
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.
COVID-19 testing now available for patients
November 2, 2020
NHCLV is now providing COVID-19 testing for patients only at all three health center locations.
Diabetes Prevention Program
April 15, 2020
The NHCLV Diabetes Prevention Program is approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and is proven to reduce the risk of getting diabetes by half.
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.
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.
Affordable dental health services at NHCLV
February 24, 2020
NHCLV is proud to offer high quality, affordable dental services at NHCLV, including preventive dental services such as basic dental screening, cleanings, and oral health education.
Provider Profile – Elisa Castillo
February 20, 2020
“What I love most is our patients. I look forward to working personally with them and seeing them create goals and achieving them. Taking care of your health allows you to see healthier days.”
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.”
Here’s what your local community health center, NHCLV, is like
February 10, 2020
When you become a patient of NHCLV, our team of medical professionals doesn’t just care FOR you, they care ABOUT you. Find out how we are different and how we might be the right fit for you and your family. Se habla Espanol.
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 – 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 – Carmelo Soto
June 24, 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 Center of Excellence Care Manager and work mainly out of our downtown Allentown community health center (Vida Nueva). I have been working for NHCLV for just […]
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 – 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 – 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 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. […]