Valley Health Partners – VHP Family Health Center at 17th Street

Valley Health Partners - VHP Family Health Center at 17th Street is a medical clinic in Allentown, PA. It provides community-based family medicine with an emphasis on improving and maintaining health for patients who are well, as well as those with chronic diseases. The clinic serves a broad range of individuals, including pregnant women, those with chronic conditions, and people experiencing homelessness, regardless of their ability to pay. Services include pediatrics, primary and family care, the Reach Out and Read Program, and video visits. The practice also offers wrap-around support services such as medical interpreting and transportation assistance. A team of 13 providers, including doctors of medicine and doctorate nurses, staff the location. The clinic holds a rating of 2.90 based on 23 reviews.

The clinic operates as part of Valley Health Partners Community Health Center, a nonprofit organization recognized as a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike by the Health Resources and Services Administration. This designation means the center provides comprehensive primary care and additional services such as interpretation, transportation, and health education without turning patients away based on ability to pay. The organization has received national recognition for quality, including the Health Center Quality Leader award for overall clinical performance in the top 10 percent nationally. It is the only Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike in Pennsylvania to earn Gold status for this award. The clinic also received the National Quality Leader award for cancer screening, meeting or exceeding national benchmarks for breast, cervical, and colorectal screening. It is one of only two health centers in Pennsylvania to earn this specific recognition. Additionally, the clinic was named a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health for meeting targets in depression screening, follow-up care, and substance-abuse intervention.

The clinic is located at 400 N 17th St Ste 300. It sits on North 17th Street, directly adjacent to the Lehigh Valley Hospital 17th Street Campus. The B’nai B’rith Senior Center is about 0.1 miles away, and the Allentown Farmer’s Market is roughly 0.3 miles from the clinic. William Allen High School and the West Park Historic District are also within a short distance of the location.

The clinic’s standing is defined by its specific national quality recognitions and its status as a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike. It is known for delivering care that is accessible and affordable, with a focus on whole-person care through a dedicated team. The clinic’s awards in cancer screening and behavioral health distinguish it among health centers in the region.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike in Allentown, the clinic focuses on providing accessible, high-quality primary care to the local community.

Services:

• Medical Interpreting
• Pediatrics
• Primary and Family Care
• Reach Out and Read Program
• Video Visits