Squirrel Hill Health Center

Squirrel Hill Health Center (SHHC) is a non-profit, federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, dedicated to providing high-quality, culturally competent healthcare services to underserved and vulnerable populations. Registered in SAM.gov since 2006, the organization operates multiple sites in the Pittsburgh region, including locations in the city, Brentwood, Wilkinsburg, Mooncrest, Turtle Creek, and Bellevue, and maintains a mobile medical unit to reach isolated residents. SHHC focuses on serving low-income, uninsured, and underinsured individuals, with a significant portion of patients having limited English proficiency, including refugees, prenatal patients, and those with behavioral health challenges.

SHHC has received multiple federal grant awards primarily from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), specifically through the Bureau of Primary Health Care, supporting various critical healthcare initiatives. These grants have included the FY 2024 Behavioral Health Service Expansion ($1.2 million), COVID-19 vaccination expansion, health center infrastructure support, and American Rescue Plan Act funding. The center has also received sub-awards from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for refugee medical screening services, which involve providing medical and mental health screenings, laboratory testing, x-ray services, and immunizations for arriving refugees and immigration-eligible individuals. Additionally, SHHC has partnered with Allegheny County to improve care coordination for individuals with opioid use disorder through care navigation services. The organization's grant-funded work consistently emphasizes integrated, holistic patient-centered care, with a particular focus on addressing behavioral health needs, supporting vulnerable populations, and expanding access to comprehensive healthcare services.