Maria de los Santos Health Center: What You Need to Know

Maria de los Santos Health Center A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operated by Delaware Valley Community Health (DVCH) at 401 W. Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133 dvch.org+13dvch.org+13intechconstruction.com+13.
Serving as the largest primary-care provider for Latinos in Philadelphia, it handles over 20,000 patient visits per year, offering comprehensive services intechconstruction.com+1dvch.org+1.
The current modern facility opened in January 2008, spanning around 41,500 sq ft and nearly doubling capacity from the original 1985 site dvch.org+1palacebuildersllc.com+1.

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Mission & Community Focus

The center is bilingual and bicultural, catering specifically to Spanish-speaking families and other underserved communities dvch.org+5freeclinics.com+5cbhphilly.org+5.
It follows the Latino community migration patterns—offering care regardless of immigration status or insurance, with no Social Security number required doctor.webmd.com+6whyy.org+6freeclinics.com+6.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it added testing and vaccinations, serving as a trusted community hub whyy.org.

Maria de los Santos Health Center provides a wide spectrum of care under one roof nationalhealthcorps.org+13dvch.org+13whyy.org+13:

Adult & Family Medicine
Pediatrics
Dental services, including oral surgery
Gynecology & Prenatal Care (via onsite Women’s Health Center opened in 2018) yellowpages.com+3findhelp.org+3dvch.org+3bizjournals.com+3dvch.org+3dvch.org+3
Behavioral Health & Care Coordination
HIV/AIDS services, Hepatitis C care
Podiatry, prescription dispensary, social work, health education
Health insurance enrollment supportnationalhealthcorps.org+7dvch.org+7dvch.org+7critpath.org+1dvch.org+1

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Located near major bus routes (47, 57, 60); street parking available dvchorg.
Express Care clinic across the street offers walk-in adult medicine services, same‑day visits, and easy check-in, open Mon–Thu 7 a m–7 p m, Fri until 5 p m dvch.org.
Online patient portal allows scheduling and access to information intechconstruction.com+2dvch.org+2whyy.org+2.

The Women’s Health Center, launched in April 2018, is a dedicated 5,700 sq ft facility across the street.
Offers gynecology, prenatal care, pap smears, breast exams, birth control counseling, and mammography referrals, with extended hours Mon–Thu and Fri intechconstruction.com+3dvch.org+3freeclinicdirectory.org+3.

Serves as the primary outpatient site for DVCH’s Family Medicine Residency program.
Residents train in family medicine, behavioral health, women’s health, express care and more dvch.org+11dvch.org+11freeclinicdirectory.org+11yellowpages.com+1findhelp.org+1.
Offers specialized clinics like Women’s Health and walk-in urgent care as part of training.

Works closely with AmeriCorps/National Health Corps—patient navigators help bridge cultural/language gaps whyy.org+2nationalhealthcorps.org+2nationalhealthcorps.org+2.
New COMHAR partnership opening March 2025 adds coordinated care for patients with psychiatric, developmental, or substance use challenges comhar.org.
Claims NCQA accreditation, DSBE certification, and wheelchair accessibility .

Dedicated to serving Latino immigrants—acknowledging challenges like insurance barriers and systemic inequities palacebuildersllc.com+4whyy.org+4freeclinics.com+4.
Providers draw on shared cultural experiences (e.g.
Offers care without questioning legal status—pride themselves on inclusivity .

In 2019, the center served 21,614 patients whyy.org+1critpath.org+1.
With over 15,000 sq ft of clinical space, 58 exam rooms, 13 restrooms, community room, onsite pharmacy freeclinics.com.
Supported by foundations like Pew Charitable Trusts and Kresge Foundation for initial expansion dvch.org+1palacebuildersllc.com+1.

Focus on culturally competent health services—trust built through language and lived experiences.
Federally qualified with sliding fee scale ensures affordability and accessibility.
Equipped with advanced infrastructure and extended hours to meet local needs.
Training future health professionals through hands-on residency programs.
Strong community partnerships (like National Health Corps, COMHAR) for holistic service.

Address: 401 W Allegheny Ave, Ste 55, Philadelphia, PA 19133
Phone: (215) 291‑2500 | Fax: (215) 291‑2587 yellowpages.com+12dvch.org+12comhar.org+12comhar.org+1nationalhealthcorps.org+1nationalhealthcorps.org+14npiprofile.com+14cbhphilly.org+14
Express Care: Plaza Allegheny, 400 W Allegheny Ave, Unit B‑3; (215) 546‑7501 critpath.org+2dvch.org+2freeclinicdirectory.org+2
Women’s Health: 400 W Allegheny Ave, Unit B‑5; call (215) 207‑0522 freeclinicdirectory.org+1critpath.org+1
Hours: Medical Mon–Thu 7 a m–8:30 p m, Fri 7 a m–5 p m; Dental Mon–Thu 8 a m–6:30 p m, Fri 8 a m–5 p m dvch.org+1freeclinics.com+1

With ongoing investment in facilities, partnerships, and education, it stands as a model for urban health equity and primary care excellence.