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Primary Care Health Services, Inc. Alma Illery Medical Center

FQHC

Operated by Primary Care Health Services Inc

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare
7227 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208-1899

HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call to confirm today's hours.

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Services offered

Behavioral health

Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.

Dental

Cleanings, exams, restorations, extractions, and urgent dental care on a sliding scale.

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

OB/GYN & maternal health

Prenatal, delivery, postpartum, gynecologic, and family-planning services.

On-site pharmacy

Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.

Pediatrics

Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

About Primary Care Health Services, Inc. Alma Illery Medical Center

Primary Care Health Services, Inc. Alma Illery Medical Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Pittsburgh, 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 Primary Care Health Services, Inc. Alma Illery 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 Primary Care Health Services, Inc. Alma Illery Medical Center or nearby

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Mental health + behavioral health context

FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Primary Care Health Services, Inc. Alma Illery 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.

Pediatric care for Black families

In 2022, Black infants in the U.S. died at a rate of 10.9 per 1,000 live births, per the CDC. FQHC pediatric services include well-child visits, developmental screening, and Vaccines for Children (VFC) coverage for uninsured kids. Children covered by Medicaid (CHIP in some states) get all VFC vaccines at no cost.

Coverage + benefits in Pennsylvania

Primary Care Health Services, Inc. Alma Illery 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 Primary Care Health Services, Inc. Alma Illery Medical Center offer?

Primary Care Health Services, Inc. Alma Illery Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, On-site pharmacy, Pediatrics, Primary care.

Does Primary Care Health Services, Inc. Alma Illery Medical Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Primary Care Health Services, Inc. Alma Illery Medical Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Primary Care Health Services, Inc. Alma Illery Medical Center?

HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Primary Care Health Services, Inc. Alma Illery Medical Center a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Primary Care Health Services, Inc. Alma Illery 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 Primary Care Health Services, Inc. Alma Illery Medical Center located?

Primary Care Health Services, Inc. Alma Illery Medical Center is at 7227 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208-1899. Phone: 412-244-4970.

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.

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