Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve by providing excellent, personalized healthcare in a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

Our vision is that every patient gets the right healthcare at the right time. We support our vision by instilling a patient-first mentality through coordinated care and community-focused partnerships.

The everyday values that guide our service are excellence, quality, stewardship, integrity, compassion, caring, dignity, and respect.

More About Laurel Health's Care Philosophy

Excellence & Quality: We are committed to maintaining the highest quality patient care and safety through continuous evaluation and innovative process improvement.

Stewardship & Integrity: We operate with the highest degree of integrity and are committed to responsible management of resources to ensure the sustainability of our services to the community.

Compassion & Caring: We treat others as they wish to be treated with respect, sensitivity, and a genuine caring concern for all. We take a holistic approach to care that addresses each person's individual physical, mental, and emotional health needs. 

Respect & Dignity: We are committed to respecting the privacy and confidentiality of those we serve. To learn more about how we protect patient privacy, please review our privacy practices brochure. We treat all patients with dignity and do not exclude or treat people differently based on their race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, or sex. 

The Laurel Health Difference

Guided by our mission, vision, and values, we offer healthcare that's patient-centric and holistic by focusing on quality care, affordability, continued innovation, and a welcoming environment for all. 

Federally Qualified Health Centers

The Laurel Health Centers are Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) facilities, which means we make it our mission to provide affordable, high-quality healthcare to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. The Laurel Health Centers are national HRSA quality award winners for increasing access to care and reducing healthcare disparities in our community.

Want to learn more about FQHCs? This short "FQHC 101" video provides more information about how Pennsylvania FQHCs provide care:

Committed to Quality Care

Laurel Health has received Patient Centered Medical Home Recognition (PCMH) from both HRSA and the National Committee for Quality Assurance. PCMH standards help us build better relationships with patients, strengthen our quality measures, implement wellness initiatives, and deliver a consistently great patient experience.

We use evidence-based best practices to provide consistent, high-quality, patient-centered care that encourages and empowers people to play a more active role in their health and wellness.

Our doctors, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, counselors, and office staff work together as a strong, experienced, and unified healthcare team dedicated to providing a great patient experience and expert care every time. 

Affordable Healthcare

Great medical care should be available to everyone, regardless of where they live, their insurance, or their ability to pay. At Laurel Health, we work hard to make healthcare as affordable as possible to patients of all ages and backgrounds.

We accept Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and most major insurances like Highmark, Blue Cross, Geisinger, UPMC, AmeriHealth, Humana, and United Healthcare. Laurel Health also provides several community outreach programs and discounted services to ensure everyone can access the high-quality medical services they deserve:

• Sliding fee program: Our sliding fee program helps income-eligible families with co-pays, deductibles, medications, and coverage gaps. Request an application from one of our Laurel Health clinics or call our billing office directly at 1-877-723-0589 to learn more.
  
  
• Pharmacy discount program: Qualifying patients can use their pharmacy discount card at participating pharmacies to purchase prescribed medications at a discounted rate. 
  
  
• Free Enrollment Assistance: Our certified application counselors help community members enroll in healthcare coverage and apply for financial assistance programs, including Pennsylvania Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Programs (CHIP), Laurel Health's sliding fee program, and the pharmacy discount program.
  
  
• Community outreach: We connect with people of all ages at local events to provide free health and wellness screenings, healthcare education, resources, supplies, and support.

Care Coordination

We want to be your healthcare advocate. Our care coordination team helps ensure a smooth, cohesive treatment experience every step of the way. If you require a specialty service, we can assist you with scheduling between offices and keep every member of your healthcare team on the same page. We can also help you with coordinating transportation to appointments and connecting you with community resources to support your overall well-being. 

Accessible Patient Information

Our secure and confidential patient portal gives you easy access to your patient information at home and on the go. Create an account to quickly and conveniently:

• View test results
• Renew prescriptions
• Schedule an appointment
• Message your provider

Please note, the patient portal currently does not support online bill pay for Laurel Health Center bills. To pay your LHC bill, please continue to call our billing department at 1-877-723-0589, return by mail, or pay at the office.

Convenient Locations

Laurel Health is proud to be northern Pennsylvania's destination for accessible and affordable medical services. We have fourteen convenient locations throughout Tioga and Bradford Counties including:

• Nine Laurel Health Centers: Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing family medicine and specialty care like internal medicine, chiropractic services, and sports medicine to patients of all ages. Our team cares for everyone regardless of income or insurance status. We offer free enrollment assistance to everyone for financial aid programs and Pennie.com insurance plans. 
  
  
• Six Laurel Dental Offices: Dental clinics providing comprehensive family dentistry to patients of all ages, including dental exams, x-rays, cleanings, and repairs.
  
  
• Laurel Behavioral Health: Our mental health program sees patients onsite at the Laurel Health Centers and at an outpatient office located within the Laurel Health & Wellness Center in Mansfield.
  
  
• Laurel Pediatrics: We see patients of all ages and provide pediatric care for those aged newborn to 21 at all Laurel Health Center locations throughout Tioga, Bradford, and Sullivan Counties. 

We are committed to assuring quality care is available close to home for patients living in rural northcentral Pennsylvania. Our health clinics are strategically positioned across the region to help patients cut down on travel time and are based in the following PA communities:

• Blossburg
• Elkland
• Laporte
• Lawrenceville
• Mansfield
• Towanda
• Troy
• Wellsboro
• Westfield, PA