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Providing comprehensive health care to people who are homelessTRANSCRIPT
Who Was MARY HOWARD? Mary Howard was a homeless Philadelphian who was
well-known in the homeless community. Mary’s ever-
present smile and positive attitude touched and in-
spired those who knew her. Mary passed away in 1995
from health conditions compromised and worsened
because of her living conditions on the city’s streets.
HoursMary Howard Health Center is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Evening and Saturday hours are often available.
AppointmentsAppointments are preferred and can be scheduled by calling 215.592.4500. We also offer daily
walk-in services. Services available in both English and Spanish. Please call for more information.
Health Insurance At Mary Howard, no one is turned away. We provide quality services to all, regardless of abil-
ity to pay. All forms of health insurance are accepted including Medicaid, Medicaid managed
care and Medicare.
Transportation125 South 9th Street (at 9th and Sansom Streets) • Philadelphia, PA 19107
215.592.4500 PHONE • 215.592.4326 FAX
Mary Howard is located on the corner of 9th
and Sansom Streets (entrance on Sansom
Street) and is easily accessible via public
transportation. Market East Station via the
Market Frankford Line is three blocks away
and SEPTA Bus Routes 21, 33, 42, 44 and
48 all stop within blocks of the center.
Providing comprehensive health careto people who are homeless
MARY HOWARDHEALTH CENTER
PHMC is a United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania Community Partner PHMC-00221-08-SHS
MARY HOWARD HEALTH CENTER
Market Street
S. 9
th S
t.
S. 10
th S
t.Ludlow St.
Ranstead St.
Chestnut St.
Sansom St.Walnut Street
S. 8
th S
t.S. 11
th S
t.
Filbert St.
Locust St.
PHMC’sCare Clinic
St. Joseph’sHospital Mary Howard Health Center is managed by Public Health Management
Corporation (PHMC). PHMC is a nonpro� t public health institute that
creates and sustains healthier communities. PHMC uses best practices
to improve community health through direct service, partnership, in-
novation, policy, research, technical assistance and a prepared
workforce. For more information, please visit PHMC.ORG.
Mary Howard Health Center is a Federally Quali� ed Health Center (FQHC).
Mary Howard Health Center operates with support from the following: U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services; Independence Foundation; Independence Blue Cross;
The Pew Charitable Trusts; The United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania.
The PHMC Health Center Network also includes the following health centers:
PHMC HEALTH CONNECTION
1035 West Berks Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215.765.6690 PHONE
RISING SUN HEALTH CENTER
500 Adams Avenue at Rising Sun Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
215.279.9666 PHONE
PHMC CARE CLINIC
1200 Callowhill Street
Suite 101
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215.825.8220 PHONE
About UsThe Mary Howard Health Center is the only primary health care center in Philadelphia that
serves people who are experiencing homelessness. A nurse-managed center, Mary Howard is
based on the premise that comprehensive, effective health care of homeless people resulting
in excellent outcomes is achievable.
Our StaffOur bilingual staff includes nurse practitioners and nurses, a social worker and two psychiatric
nurse practitioners. Mary Howard nurse practitioners hold advanced practice degrees and pro-
vide comprehensive, holistic health care.
Our ServicesA source of primary care in Philadelphia for nearly 15 years, Mary Howard Health Center offers
the following services:
� Comprehensive primary care
� Management of chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and hypertension
� Family planning services including treatment for STDs
� Rapid HIV testing and counseling
� Substance abuse and mental health treatment on site and by referral
� Referrals to additional health and social service providers
� Health education and disease prevention
� Enrollment in insurance and public bene� ts
� Nutrition counseling
� Optometry
About Health Care for the Homeless:Public Health Management Corporation (formerly Philadelphia Health Management
Corporation) began the Health Care for the Homeless Program (HCH) in 1985 to
address the unmet health needs of homeless people. The program provides health
care outreach and services to shelter residents at over 40 shelters throughout the city
and Delaware County. HCH has a strong public health focus providing immunizations
for children entering the shelter system, TB surveillance and stemming outbreaks of
vaccine-preventable diseases in shelters.
Testimonials
“ I like the cleanliness, safety and atmosphere of the building.
My primary care practitioner is wonderful. The service at Mary Howard Health Center is excellent.”
- Mary Howard Health Center client
“ I am thrilled to have a health care agency that I can trust with
my clients where they can get immediate care in a wonderful
environment.”
- Case Manager
“ I love the staff. They’re very nice people. They always have a smile for me which makes me want to smile and be happy.”
- Mary Howard Health Center client
Comprehensive, continuous health care of homeless
people with positive outcomes is achievable.
Please call 215.592.4500 for more information or
to schedule an appointment.
About UsThe Mary Howard Health Center is the only primary health care center in Philadelphia that
serves people who are experiencing homelessness. A nurse-managed center, Mary Howard is
based on the premise that comprehensive, effective health care of homeless people resulting
in excellent outcomes is achievable.
Our StaffOur bilingual staff includes nurse practitioners and nurses, a social worker and two psychiatric
nurse practitioners. Mary Howard nurse practitioners hold advanced practice degrees and pro-
vide comprehensive, holistic health care.
Our ServicesA source of primary care in Philadelphia for nearly 15 years, Mary Howard Health Center offers
the following services:
� Comprehensive primary care
� Management of chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and hypertension
� Family planning services including treatment for STDs
� Rapid HIV testing and counseling
� Substance abuse and mental health treatment on site and by referral
� Referrals to additional health and social service providers
� Health education and disease prevention
� Enrollment in insurance and public bene� ts
� Nutrition counseling
� Optometry
About Health Care for the Homeless:Public Health Management Corporation (formerly Philadelphia Health Management
Corporation) began the Health Care for the Homeless Program (HCH) in 1985 to
address the unmet health needs of homeless people. The program provides health
care outreach and services to shelter residents at over 40 shelters throughout the city
and Delaware County. HCH has a strong public health focus providing immunizations
for children entering the shelter system, TB surveillance and stemming outbreaks of
vaccine-preventable diseases in shelters.
Testimonials
“ I like the cleanliness, safety and atmosphere of the building.
My primary care practitioner is wonderful. The service at Mary Howard Health Center is excellent.”
- Mary Howard Health Center client
“ I am thrilled to have a health care agency that I can trust with
my clients where they can get immediate care in a wonderful
environment.”
- Case Manager
“ I love the staff. They’re very nice people. They always have a smile for me which makes me want to smile and be happy.”
- Mary Howard Health Center client
Comprehensive, continuous health care of homeless
people with positive outcomes is achievable.
Please call 215.592.4500 for more information or
to schedule an appointment.
Who Was MARY HOWARD? Mary Howard was a homeless Philadelphian who was
well-known in the homeless community. Mary’s ever-
present smile and positive attitude touched and in-
spired those who knew her. Mary passed away in 1995
from health conditions compromised and worsened
because of her living conditions on the city’s streets.
HoursMary Howard Health Center is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Evening and Saturday hours are often available.
AppointmentsAppointments are preferred and can be scheduled by calling 215.592.4500. We also offer daily
walk-in services. Services available in both English and Spanish. Please call for more information.
Health Insurance At Mary Howard, no one is turned away. We provide quality services to all, regardless of abil-
ity to pay. All forms of health insurance are accepted including Medicaid, Medicaid managed
care and Medicare.
Transportation125 South 9th Street (at 9th and Sansom Streets) • Philadelphia, PA 19107
215.592.4500 PHONE • 215.592.4326 FAX
Mary Howard is located on the corner of 9th
and Sansom Streets (entrance on Sansom
Street) and is easily accessible via public
transportation. Market East Station via the
Market Frankford Line is three blocks away
and SEPTA Bus Routes 21, 33, 42, 44 and
48 all stop within blocks of the center.
Providing comprehensive health careto people who are homeless
MARY HOWARDHEALTH CENTER
PHMC is a United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania Community Partner PHMC-00221-08-SHS
MARY HOWARD HEALTH CENTER
Market Street
S. 9
th S
t.
S. 10
th S
t.Ludlow St.
Ranstead St.
Chestnut St.
Sansom St.Walnut Street
S. 8
th S
t.S. 11
th S
t.
Filbert St.
Locust St.
PHMC’sCare Clinic
St. Joseph’sHospital Mary Howard Health Center is managed by Public Health Management
Corporation (PHMC). PHMC is a nonpro� t public health institute that
creates and sustains healthier communities. PHMC uses best practices
to improve community health through direct service, partnership, in-
novation, policy, research, technical assistance and a prepared
workforce. For more information, please visit PHMC.ORG.
Mary Howard Health Center is a Federally Quali� ed Health Center (FQHC).
Mary Howard Health Center operates with support from the following: U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services; Independence Foundation; Independence Blue Cross;
The Pew Charitable Trusts; The United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania.
The PHMC Health Center Network also includes the following health centers:
PHMC HEALTH CONNECTION
1035 West Berks Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215.765.6690 PHONE
RISING SUN HEALTH CENTER
500 Adams Avenue at Rising Sun Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
215.279.9666 PHONE
PHMC CARE CLINIC
1200 Callowhill Street
Suite 101
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215.825.8220 PHONE
About UsThe Mary Howard Health Center is the only primary health care center in Philadelphia that
serves people who are experiencing homelessness. A nurse-managed center, Mary Howard is
based on the premise that comprehensive, effective health care of homeless people resulting
in excellent outcomes is achievable.
Our StaffOur bilingual staff includes nurse practitioners and nurses, a social worker and two psychiatric
nurse practitioners. Mary Howard nurse practitioners hold advanced practice degrees and pro-
vide comprehensive, holistic health care.
Our ServicesA source of primary care in Philadelphia for nearly 15 years, Mary Howard Health Center offers
the following services:
� Comprehensive primary care
� Management of chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and hypertension
� Family planning services including treatment for STDs
� Rapid HIV testing and counseling
� Substance abuse and mental health treatment on site and by referral
� Referrals to additional health and social service providers
� Health education and disease prevention
� Enrollment in insurance and public bene� ts
� Nutrition counseling
� Optometry
About Health Care for the Homeless:Public Health Management Corporation (formerly Philadelphia Health Management
Corporation) began the Health Care for the Homeless Program (HCH) in 1985 to
address the unmet health needs of homeless people. The program provides health
care outreach and services to shelter residents at over 40 shelters throughout the city
and Delaware County. HCH has a strong public health focus providing immunizations
for children entering the shelter system, TB surveillance and stemming outbreaks of
vaccine-preventable diseases in shelters.
Testimonials
“ I like the cleanliness, safety and atmosphere of the building.
My primary care practitioner is wonderful. The service at Mary Howard Health Center is excellent.”
- Mary Howard Health Center client
“ I am thrilled to have a health care agency that I can trust with
my clients where they can get immediate care in a wonderful
environment.”
- Case Manager
“ I love the staff. They’re very nice people. They always have a smile for me which makes me want to smile and be happy.”
- Mary Howard Health Center client
Comprehensive, continuous health care of homeless
people with positive outcomes is achievable.
Please call 215.592.4500 for more information or
to schedule an appointment.
About UsThe Mary Howard Health Center is the only primary health care center in Philadelphia that
serves people who are experiencing homelessness. A nurse-managed center, Mary Howard is
based on the premise that comprehensive, effective health care of homeless people resulting
in excellent outcomes is achievable.
Our StaffOur bilingual staff includes nurse practitioners and nurses, a social worker and two psychiatric
nurse practitioners. Mary Howard nurse practitioners hold advanced practice degrees and pro-
vide comprehensive, holistic health care.
Our ServicesA source of primary care in Philadelphia for nearly 15 years, Mary Howard Health Center offers
the following services:
� Comprehensive primary care
� Management of chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and hypertension
� Family planning services including treatment for STDs
� Rapid HIV testing and counseling
� Substance abuse and mental health treatment on site and by referral
� Referrals to additional health and social service providers
� Health education and disease prevention
� Enrollment in insurance and public bene� ts
� Nutrition counseling
� Optometry
About Health Care for the Homeless:Public Health Management Corporation (formerly Philadelphia Health Management
Corporation) began the Health Care for the Homeless Program (HCH) in 1985 to
address the unmet health needs of homeless people. The program provides health
care outreach and services to shelter residents at over 40 shelters throughout the city
and Delaware County. HCH has a strong public health focus providing immunizations
for children entering the shelter system, TB surveillance and stemming outbreaks of
vaccine-preventable diseases in shelters.
Testimonials
“ I like the cleanliness, safety and atmosphere of the building.
My primary care practitioner is wonderful. The service at Mary Howard Health Center is excellent.”
- Mary Howard Health Center client
“ I am thrilled to have a health care agency that I can trust with
my clients where they can get immediate care in a wonderful
environment.”
- Case Manager
“ I love the staff. They’re very nice people. They always have a smile for me which makes me want to smile and be happy.”
- Mary Howard Health Center client
Comprehensive, continuous health care of homeless
people with positive outcomes is achievable.
Please call 215.592.4500 for more information or
to schedule an appointment.
Who Was MARY HOWARD? Mary Howard was a homeless Philadelphian who was
well-known in the homeless community. Mary’s ever-
present smile and positive attitude touched and in-
spired those who knew her. Mary passed away in 1995
from health conditions compromised and worsened
because of her living conditions on the city’s streets.
HoursMary Howard Health Center is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Evening and Saturday hours are often available.
AppointmentsAppointments are preferred and can be scheduled by calling 215.592.4500. We also offer daily
walk-in services. Services available in both English and Spanish. Please call for more information.
Health Insurance At Mary Howard, no one is turned away. We provide quality services to all, regardless of abil-
ity to pay. All forms of health insurance are accepted including Medicaid, Medicaid managed
care and Medicare.
Transportation125 South 9th Street (at 9th and Sansom Streets) • Philadelphia, PA 19107
215.592.4500 PHONE • 215.592.4326 FAX
Mary Howard is located on the corner of 9th
and Sansom Streets (entrance on Sansom
Street) and is easily accessible via public
transportation. Market East Station via the
Market Frankford Line is three blocks away
and SEPTA Bus Routes 21, 33, 42, 44 and
48 all stop within blocks of the center.
Providing comprehensive health careto people who are homeless
MARY HOWARDHEALTH CENTER
PHMC is a United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania Community Partner PHMC-00221-08-SHS
MARY HOWARD HEALTH CENTER
Market Street
S. 9
th S
t.
S. 10
th S
t.Ludlow St.
Ranstead St.
Chestnut St.
Sansom St.Walnut Street
S. 8
th S
t.S. 11
th S
t.
Filbert St.
Locust St.
PHMC’sCare Clinic
St. Joseph’sHospital Mary Howard Health Center is managed by Public Health Management
Corporation (PHMC). PHMC is a nonpro� t public health institute that
creates and sustains healthier communities. PHMC uses best practices
to improve community health through direct service, partnership, in-
novation, policy, research, technical assistance and a prepared
workforce. For more information, please visit PHMC.ORG.
Mary Howard Health Center is a Federally Quali� ed Health Center (FQHC).
Mary Howard Health Center operates with support from the following: U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services; Independence Foundation; Independence Blue Cross;
The Pew Charitable Trusts; The United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania.
The PHMC Health Center Network also includes the following health centers:
PHMC HEALTH CONNECTION
1035 West Berks Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215.765.6690 PHONE
RISING SUN HEALTH CENTER
500 Adams Avenue at Rising Sun Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
215.279.9666 PHONE
PHMC CARE CLINIC
1200 Callowhill Street
Suite 101
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215.825.8220 PHONE