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Services offered
Dental
Cleanings, exams, restorations, extractions, and urgent dental care on a sliding scale.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Pediatrics
Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Star Community Health Southside - Bethlehem
Star Community Health Southside - Bethlehem is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in Bethlehem, 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 Star Community Health Southside - Bethlehem 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 Star Community Health Southside - Bethlehem or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Star Community Health Southside - Bethlehem doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Pennsylvania.
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
Star Community Health Southside - Bethlehem 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 Star Community Health Southside - Bethlehem offer?
Star Community Health Southside - Bethlehem in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania offers Dental, Enabling services, Pediatrics, Primary care.
Does Star Community Health Southside - Bethlehem accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Star Community Health Southside - Bethlehem accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Star Community Health Southside - Bethlehem?
HRSA lists this site as open about 45 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Star Community Health Southside - Bethlehem a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Star Community Health Southside - Bethlehem is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding. 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 Star Community Health Southside - Bethlehem located?
Star Community Health Southside - Bethlehem is at 511 E 3rd St, #200, Bethlehem, PA 18015-2072. Phone: 484-526-4700.
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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