Squirrel Hill Health Center

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4516 Browns Hill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Website checked Oct 2026

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At-a-Glance Facts

CostNot confirmed - call to ask
Provider typeCommunity Health Center
HoursMedical and Behavioral Health Services - Mon, Wed, Thurs: 9:...
Phone(412) 422-7442
PaymentSliding Fee Scale; Aetna/US Healthcare; Beech Street; Gatewa...
Last updatedMay 21, 2024

Cost and Eligibility

Cost Model: Not confirmed

Payment method: Sliding Fee Scale; Aetna/US Healthcare; Beech Street; Gateway; Great West; Health America/Assurance/Advantra; Highmark BCBS; Medical Assistance; Medicare; NALC; PCHS/MultiPlan; Unison; United HealthCare; UPMC (all)

Contact the clinic directly to confirm current pricing, accepted insurance, eligibility rules, and any documents needed for your visit — payment policies can change and vary by service.

Services

Medical Dental

Services described in the directory record: Internal Medicine; Family Medicine; Geriatric Care; Pediatric Care; Gynecological Services; Obstetric Services; Prenatal and Postnatal Care; Family Planning Services; Immunizations; Lab Work; Dental Services; Behavioral Health

Dental services: New Patient Exams, Fillings, Cleanings, Crown and Bridge Preparations, Full Mouth Extractions, Dentures

Hours and Appointments

Medical and Behavioral Health Services - Mon, Wed, Thurs: 9:00am-5:00pm, Tues: 9:00am-8:30pm; Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm, Every other Sun: 9:00am-12:00pm; Dental Services - Mon, Wed, Thurs: 9:00am-5:00pm, Tues: 9:00am-8:30pm; Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm

Call ahead to confirm same-day availability and appointment requirements.

Languages and Accessibility

Language access, transportation, and accessibility details are not confirmed in structured fields. Contact the clinic directly before visiting.

About this clinic

Since 2006, Squirrel Hill Heath Center has been providing quality preventive medical care to Squirrel Hill and the surrounding Pittsburgh neighborhoods. It is conveniently located near multiple bus routes.

Directory remarks: Urban Area, Permanent Clinic, Year-Round, Full-Time (open 40 hours per week)

Verification and Listing History

Verification status: Verification needed
Last verified: Not recently verified
Listing last updated: May 21, 2024
Clinic management status: Managed or updated through an account

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Corrections and Management

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Common Questions About Free and Low-Cost Clinics

General guidance for visitors. It is not medical advice and it does not describe Squirrel Hill Health Center's current policy — call the clinic to confirm anything below.

Is this clinic actually free?
Often not entirely. "Free clinic" usually means one of three things: a volunteer clinic with no charge, a community health center with a sliding fee scale based on household size and income, or a clinic that charges a small flat visit fee. A sliding scale can still leave a bill. Ask what the lowest tier costs before you book.
What if I have no income at all?
Most sliding-scale programs have a lowest tier for people with no income, and many accept a signed self-declaration when you have no pay stubs to show. Ask for the clinic's discount program by name and ask what proof they take. Being told "bring proof of income" does not mean you are turned away for having none.
What should I bring to a first visit?
Usually a photo ID, something showing your address, proof of income or a self-declaration, your insurance or Medicaid card if you have one, and a written list of your current medications and doses. Call ahead — requirements vary, and arriving without the right paperwork is the most common reason a first visit gets rescheduled.
Do I need insurance, or immigration documents?
Federally funded health centers serve patients regardless of insurance status and do not require proof of citizenship to provide care. Volunteer and charitable clinics set their own rules. If it matters to you, ask before your visit what they require and what they record.
Is dental care included?
Usually not, and this is the single most common disappointment. Dental is frequently a separate program with its own eligibility, its own waiting list, and a narrower service list — extractions and urgent pain may be covered while fillings, crowns, root canals, and dentures are not. Confirm that dental is offered at this specific location before travelling.
Can I get a prescription refilled here?
Most clinics require an appointment before they will refill anything, and a first appointment can be weeks out. If you are close to running out of a medication you cannot safely stop, say so when you call — say the medication name and how many days you have left. Ask your pharmacy at the same time; pharmacists can sometimes authorise a short emergency supply.
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Location

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