Our dedicated Staff: Marjorie Arias, Renae Bierer, Terri McKendry, Carol Russ, and Tracy Shantz
All six Health Care Access programs (Dental, Vision, Prescription, Mammogram, Immigration Assistance and Emergency Orthopedic) have been developed over the years to specifically address important unmet health care needs within the uninsured/underinsured population in the Greater Phoenixville area. We serve the 19 boroughs and townships surrounding Phoenixville in both Chester and Montgomery Counties. Since our inception in late 1999, we have successfully connected nearly 11,000 people who lacked adequate insurance with local specialized medical services through our unique community provider model.
•The Dental Program provides preventative care, basic restorative procedures, and emergency services to qualifying children and adults. Required treatment is always covered for children, while scope of care for adults is limited to cleanings, exams, x-rays, fillings, extractions, and help with the cost of dentures or partials.
•The Vision Program provides dilated eye exams; basic and diagnostic eye care; and frames, lenses, and contacts to eligible individuals.
•The Emergency Orthopedic Program assists with injuries that need immediate in-office treatment by an orthopedic specialist.
•The Mammogram Program, which is a partnership with the local Breast Cancer Awareness Coalition, Phoenixville Hospital, and Community Radiology, assists women (and men) aged 40+ to obtain a free mammogram screening, with funding available for further diagnostics, if indicated.
•The Prescription Program helps qualified individuals without prescription coverage to access Patient Assistant Programs (PAP’s) offered by drug companies that provide free or reduced-cost medicine. We also help clients obtain emergency supplies of medications.
The mission of Health Care Access is to improve the health and quality of life in the greater Phoenixville area by helping the uninsured and underinsured overcome financial and cultural barriers in obtaining the specialized health care services they need, and to provide assistance with immigration issues.
We work with a local network of participating doctors and providers to assist our clients in the following areas:
Dental Program
Vision Program
Prescription Program
Emergency Orthopedic Program
Mammogram Program
Immigration Assistance Program
