Pennsylvania Department of Health - State Health Center
Resource Name:Pennsylvania Department of Health - State Health Center
address
1661 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602
Eligibility
No limitations; If MA or other HMO, check with family doctor first if
immunization are given in their offices
Hours
Office: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Clinics: Call for appointment
Immunizations: offered by appointment Thursday, 9:00am to 11:30am and 1:00pm to 2:30pm.
(717) 299-7597
Voice
Application process
Varies with program. Appointment required for HIV testing, immunizations, and the TB clinic.
Fees
Check or money order - No CASH accepted. $5 per person per visit for immunizations; No fee for low-income families; Medical Assistance, private insurance, and CHIP; Check or money order
Service area
Lancaster, PA
Provides immunizations (all ages) for the following: DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis); IPV (Inactivated Polio Vaccine); Prevnar (Pneumococcal vaccine for infants); MMR (measles, mumps, rubella); Hepatitis B; Hepatitis A; Gardasil (Vaccine used to prevent cervical cancer and precancerous cervical lesions); HIB (hemophilus influenza); DT Booster or TD (for older children); Varicella (chickenpox); and TDYS.
Offers Tuberculosis Clinics that provide confidential diagnosis, treatment (including medication), and follow-up. (Will do a free testing for persons who have been exposed to the germ), along with HIV/AIDS antibody testing and pre- and post-test counseling. Free, confidential, and anonymous.
What's Here
Tuberculosis ScreeningCase/Care ManagementHeart DiseaseHepatitisAdult ImmunizationGeneral Health Education ProgramsDiabetes Management ClinicsFlu VaccinesSexually Transmitted InfectionsSubject Specific Public Awareness/EducationSpina BifidaCystic FibrosisChildhood ImmunizationPublic Health IssuesGenetic DisordersCleft Lip/Cleft PalateLead PoisoningAIDS/HIVHIV TestingLead Poisoning ScreeningSpecialized Information and Referral
Providing organization
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Responsible for planning and coordinating health resources throughout the Commonwealth. Main activities are to monitor the health status of the population; identify and eliminate preventable illness and accidents; reduce the severity of illness and disability; promote healthy behaviors; improve health care quality, access and accountability; and lead the development of health policy and planning.