The Y-HEP Health Center offers an inclusive, trauma-informed, gender affirming approach to healthcare for adolescents and young adults (ages 13-24), providing access to comprehensive primary care, sexual and reproductive health services, integrated behavioral health, PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV), and other relevant social services that aim to address the social determinants of health. The Y-HEP Health Center’s mission is to improve health outcomes and expand access to healthcare for all youth, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
Primary Care
- Physical exams
- Sick and well visits
- Vaccinations
- On-site Blood-work/Lab testing
- Care for chronic conditions (like asthma or diabetes)
- Referrals to specialists
- Nutritionist Visits
- Mental health screening and referrals
- Gender-affirming hormone therapy
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- STD testing and treatment
- Rapid HIV and Hep C testing
- Birth control, including Nexplanon placement and removal
- Emergency Contraception (Plan B)
- Pregnancy testing and options counseling
- Pelvic exams
- Pap smears and anal HPV screening
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV Prevention
- Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV Prevention
Additional Services
- BenePhilly Counselor (insurance enrollment, food stamps, benefits)
- Behavioral Health Consultant
- Case Management
- Community Health Worker
- PrEP Counselor / PrEP Assistance Program
Y-HEP Youth Health Center Hours
During COVID:
Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm
No walk-in appointments are currently available. All patients must call before coming into the clinic for an appointment. Same day and next day appointments are often available.
If you are a patient of the Y-HEP Health Center and have an urgent medical question that cannot wait until the next business day, you can reach our after-hours line by calling 215-344-1632.
Additional Information
- For an appointment, call the Y-HEP Youth Health Center: 215-344-1632.
- The clinic is closed from 12 pm – 1 pm daily.
- A clinician is available on call when the center is closed. Call our phone number (215-344-1632) to be connected.
Dr. Cruz is a board-certified pediatrician who serves as the Medical Director for our Pediatrics and Adolescent Health Center. He has presented and/or published in the fields of community violence and domestic violence prevention, quality improvement, behavioral health, curriculum development, and mentorship.