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 Clinic

Our mobile medical clinic (MMC) allows us to travel to neighborhoods with extremely high infant mortality rates offering free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and other free services.  Our MMC is a Mercedes Sprinter van, designed for stop and start driving.  It provides a nice environment where clients feel safe and valued.

AlphaCare's Staff

Staff Leadership

Brooke Nearman, BA

Executive Director

Brianna Cross, BSW

Client Services Director

Karissa Forino, MSW

Strategic Initiatives Director

Administrative Staff

Meredith Vesey, BS

Donor Relations Manager

Marquita Johnson, MA

Development Associate

Program Staff

Kathleen Chappell, BA

Patient Experience Manager

 

Lisa Grainge, BS              

Client Advocate

Jess Slingerland               

Clinic Assistant

Sue Henderson, RN, BSN, CCE, CLC

Perinatal Nurse

Valerie Tuck, MSN, CRNP

Nurse Sonographer

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Gina Huh            

Nurse Sonographer

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Annalies Parry            

Nurse Sonographer

Medical Support Volunteer Team

Frank H. King, Jr., MD

Linda Schmucker, MD

 

AlphaCare's Board

Charles Hopkins

Chair

Karen Parry

Vice Chair

Olivia DiGirolamo

Treasurer

Sharon Skeel

Secretary

Frank H. King, Jr., MD

Medical Director

Julie Yoon

Member

Kate Bissinger

Member

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Maravi Melendez-Davis

Member

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3807 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104