Free and low-cost health screenings

Access to health screenings for those who need it most

Penn Medicine is committed to improving our community’s health by offering free and low-cost health services, including screenings, immunizations, counseling, and education programs. These services are available for adults and children and aim to increase access to essential care, particularly for underserved communities.

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Cancer screenings

Penn Medicine offers screenings for breast, cervical, colorectal, prostate, and lung cancers at many of our locations throughout the region.

Free vaccines for children in Lancaster County

Vaccination is one of the best ways to protect your child’s health. Diseases that used to be common in this country and around the world, including polio, measles, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), rubella (German measles), mumps, and tetanus can now be prevented by vaccination. Thanks to a vaccine, one of the most terrible diseases in history, smallpox, no longer exists outside the laboratory. Vaccines have prevented countless cases of disease and saved millions of lives.

The ChildProtect program at Penn Medicine provides free CDC-recommended vaccines for children (birth to age 18) who are uninsured or enrolled in Medical Assistance. Children with CHIP medical insurance do not qualify for this program. Parents must bring up-to-date immunization records. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are accepted. Vaccines are administered from February to December at various community locations.

Search the events calendar for more details.

For questions about ChildProtect, contact program coordinator Lindsay Pringle at 717-544-3811.

Other community vaccine resources for children

Families with insurance that doesn’t cover immunizations or high deductibles can access vaccines through the following programs:

Free and confidential HIV testing

We provide free, confidential HIV testing at our Comprehensive Care practice in Lancaster. No appointment is needed. The test uses no needles and provides results in 20 minutes. HIV testing is also available at many Penn Medicine family medicine practices with proof of insurance.

Free and confidential HIV testing

Penn Medicine, in collaboration with the PennKDSAP program and community organizations, offers free health screenings. These events are designed to increase awareness of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and other health conditions. Screenings are conducted at community centers, churches, and other local venues. All participants are treated with respect and compassion to ensure a positive experience.

The program includes:

  • Medical history evaluation
  • BMI measurement
  • Blood pressure and blood glucose testing
  • Urinalysis to assess kidney health and co-morbidities like hypertension and diabetes
  • Physician consultations with nephrologists
  • Follow-up resources with social workers and complimentary clinics

If you would like to request a free health screening for your community center or event, email PennKDSAP@gmail.com.

Additional health screenings and resources

Menopause education

Our certified menopause educators are available to provide guidance and answer personal questions to help women navigate the physical and emotional challenges of menopause.

Breast and cervical screenings

Income-eligible women with limited or no insurance can access free screening mammograms and Pap tests at community locations throughout Penn Medicine.

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