Learn more about the AlphaCare Team & Services
What We Do
All of AlphaCare’s services are free and 100% confidential.
Medical Services
- Free pregnancy tests
- Free ultrasounds
- Assistance in obtaining medical care and information
- Prenatal education and support
- Childbirth classes
- Support for breastfeeding, early care of infants
Social Services
- Referrals and support for education, housing, and job placement
- Resources to appropriate community and legal services
- New mothers’ community group
- Baby clothing, supplies, and equipment
Bridge to the Community
- Mobile Medical Unit
- Speakers available for schools, churches, community and professional groups
- Referral network with many health, community, and social service agencies
Emotional Health & Well-Being
- Trauma healing workshop
- Abortion aftercare
- Grief support for miscarriage
Mobile Medical Unit
Our mobile medical unit (MMU) allows us to travel to neighborhoods with extremely high infant mortality rates offering free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and other free services. Our MMU is a Mercedes Sprinter van, designed for stop and start driving. It provides a nice environment where clients feel safe and valued.
In 2019, on the MMU, AlphaCare provided the following services:
Clients Served
Free Pregnancy Tests
Free Ultrasounds
AlphaCare Offices
3807 Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
North Philly
2821 Kensington Ave
MMU Locations
AlphaCare’s mobile medical unit parks at 2821 Kensington Avenue, outside the Rock Ministries Wellness Center, offering free pregnancy testing and limited obstetric ultrasounds to diagnose and confirm pregnancy in the Kensington area on Tuesdays.
AlphaCare's Staff
Staff Leadership
Brooke Nearman, BA
Executive Director
Brianna Cross, BSW
Client Services Manager
Karissa Forino, MSW
Project Manager
Administrative Staff
Hannah Hillian, MSW
Development Associate
Marquita Johnson, MA
Administrative Assistant
Meredith Vesey, BS
Stewardship Officer
Program Staff
Kathleen Chappell, BA
Receptionist
Ann Marie Myers, CRNP, CNM
Nurse Sonographer
Lisa Grainge, BS
Client Advocate
Jess Slingerland
Clinic Assistant
Sue Henderson, RN, BSN, CCE, CLC
Perinatal Nurse
Valerie Tuck, MSN, CRNP
Nurse Sonographer
Medical Support Volunteer Team
Frank H. King, Jr., MD
Ken Sawyer, RDMS
Linda Schmucker, MD
Robert Worthington-Kirsch, MD
AlphaCare's Board
Charles Hopkins
Chair
Julie Yoon
Vice-Chair
Olivia DiGirolamo
Treasurer
Sharon Skeel
Secretary
Frank H. King, Jr., MD
Medical Director
Karen Parry
Member
Kate Bissinger
Member