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Started by a group of volunteers, St. Joseph s Center works to provide care, concern, compassion and commitment to patients and their families. Located in Scranton, Pa., it offers pregnancy, outpatient therapy, and family and adoption services. The center also conducts various extensive residential and community-based programs for children and adults diagnosed with mental retardation. Established in 1888, St. Joseph s serves residents throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. It provides residential services for homeless mothers and children, as well as offers residential and outpatient therapies and educational programs. The center works in cooperation with hospitals, welfare organizations, and governmental and private agencies in community planning for the better health of citizens. St. Joseph s Center is affiliated with Baptist Bible College & Seminary, Luzerne County Community College, Pennsylvania Department of Education, Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and American Dietetic Association.

Physicians Health Alliance is a medical facility that specializes in internal medicine and family practice. The facility provides Obstetrics and Gynecology services for several women s health-related issues, such as pregnancy, child birth and postdelivery care. Physicians Health Alliance has a work force of more than 60 physicians. The facility additionally provides pediatrics and adolescent medicine services for the physical, mental and emotional development of adolescents. It also offers podiatry services for diseases and conditions related to feet. Headquartered in Dunmore, Pa., Physicians Health Alliance maintains one of its locations in Dickson City, Pa.