Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
On-site pharmacy
Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
41.50 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Petroleum Valley Medical Center
Petroleum Valley Medical Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Petrolia, PA. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.
Community Health Centers like Petroleum Valley Medical Center play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.
HIV testing + PrEP at Petroleum Valley Medical Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Petroleum Valley Medical Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Pennsylvania.
Mental health + behavioral health context
Black adults are about half as likely to receive mental-health treatment as white adults despite similar prevalence rates per SAMHSA, with cost and provider trust as the largest documented barriers. FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Petroleum Valley Medical Center use sliding-scale fees that make care accessible regardless of insurance status. If you're in crisis, dial or text 988 for the 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Coverage + benefits in Pennsylvania
Petroleum Valley Medical Center accepts Pennsylvania Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).
Frequently asked questions
What services does Petroleum Valley Medical Center offer?
Petroleum Valley Medical Center in Petrolia, Pennsylvania offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care.
Does Petroleum Valley Medical Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Petroleum Valley Medical Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Petroleum Valley Medical Center?
41.50 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Petroleum Valley Medical Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Petroleum Valley Medical Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Where is Petroleum Valley Medical Center located?
Petroleum Valley Medical Center is at 296 Church St, Petrolia, PA 16050-3006. Phone: 724-756-2940.
Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.
Petroleum Valley Medical Center and the sliding-scale alternatives listed below are the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid. If nothing nearby can see you soon:
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- Video visits for common infections and illnesses
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Where to go next
If Petroleum Valley Medical Center is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.
Nearest clinics
- Hoffman Memorial Medical Center East Brady, PA · 5.9 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Emlenton Health Center Emlenton, PA · 10.8 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Clarion Community Health Center Clarion, PA · 20.4 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Oil City Health Center Oil City, PA · 29.1 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Sandy Lake Community Health Center Sandy Lake, PA · 29.3 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK