Facility Type:

Community Health Center

Community Type:

Urban

Community/Service Population:

50,001 and above / 50,001 and above

Community Information:

Nestled in northwestern Pennsylvania, Erie is the fourth-largest city in the Pennsylvania. Erie is a city in a peninsula surrounded by Lake Erie beaches and trails, and curves around Presque Isle Bay. Numerous colleges and universities are located in Erie including Gannon University, Mercyhurst University, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and School of Pharmacy, and Penn State Erie – The Behrend College. Erie is home to numerous minor league sports teams including the Erie Seawolves, Erie Otters, Erie Bay Hawks, Erie Illusion, and Erie Commodores. Lake Erie is a hot spot for water sports, fishing, and home to the only sandy shore in the state. Erie a great city for outdoor lovers, no matter what season it is. In addition to playing in and on the water, there are miles of trails to explore, whether you want to hike, bike, or cross-country ski. Visitors and residents alike enjoy our vibrant nightlife. Enjoy a night out at the Breweries at Union Station, enjoy a day with the family at the Erie Zoo & Botanical Gardens, or take in the rich art and history at the Erie Art Museum.

3RNET Network Coordinator
Contact Information:

Caitlin Wilkinson
Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers
1035 Mumma Road, Suite 1

Wormleysburg, PA 17043
Tel: 717-761-6443 ex. 217
caitlin@pachc.org
Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers

J-1 Contact Information:

Jacqueline Austin
PA Department of Health/Bureau of Health Planning
625 Forster Street

Harrisburg, PA 17120
Tel:
jaaustin@pa.gov
J1 Visa Waiver Program