PATIENT'S CORNER

No health insurance? No problem.

Welcome to Sheep Inc. Health Care Center! We have two convenient locations in Monroeville and Penn Hills, PA. To be eligible for our free medical services, you must be uninsured. Patients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis by the provider(s) available at the time. Below, you can find helpful information about what we offer, your rights, and new patient forms.

If you are a new patient, before your first visit, please complete the patient registration forms here.

PATIENT RIGHTS

As a patient at the Sheep Inc. Health Care Center, you have rights to the following:

  • Inspect and/or get a copy of your medical record
  • Receive an explanation of your diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis in terms you can understand
  • Refuse any treatment, except as prohibited by law
  • Request a change of information on your medical record if you think it is incorrect
  • Request a list of persons whom the Sheep Inc. Health Care Center shared your health information
  • Ask the Sheep Inc. Health Care Center to limit the information it shares
  • Ask for a copy of your privacy notice

PATIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

As a patient at the Sheep Inc. Health Care Center, you have the following responsibilities:

  • Providing accurate information, including all medications and treatments, necessary to establish and follow your plan of care.
  • Asking questions if you do not understand the explanation of your diagnosis, treatment, prognosis or any instructions.
  • Following rules and regulations while in the facility.
  • Not carrying any type of weapons when receiving treatment.
  • Not harming or being abusive to other persons including staff.
  • Informing the health care professionals regarding any changes or reactions to medication and/or treatment.
  • Developing and participating in your treatment planning

MEDICAL SERVICES

STANDARD EXAMINATIONS
Adult primary care visits including:

- General physical exams
- Work physicals
- Driver’s permit physicals
- Sick visits

PREVENTIVE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
Additional clinical services available as appropriate:

- Flu testing
- Seasonal flu vaccinations
- COVID-19 testing
- Blood pressure monitoring

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT FOR ACUTE CONDITIONS
Care for common short-term illnesses and minor injuries, including:

- Otitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis
- Bronchitis and pneumonia
- Gastroenteritis
- Rashes and soft tissue infections
- Bites and stings
- Minor injuries and suturing
- Urinary tract infections

IN-HOUSE LABORATORY TESTING
On-site testing to support diagnosis and treatment, including:

- Pregnancy testing
- Strep testing
- A1c testing
- Blood glucose testing
- Urinalysis
- Hemoccult testing
- Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)

CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITION SERVICES
Ongoing care and monitoring for:

- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- COPD
- Arthritis
- Heart disease

Services may include A1c testing, glucose monitoring, peak flow measurements, and medication management.

DIAGNOSTIC TESTING
Basic testing available to guide clinical decisions:

- Electrocardiograms (EKG)
- Echocardiograms
- Hearing screening
- Vision screening

The clinic assists with some testing costs for patients when possible.

EYE HEALTH SERVICES:
In-house retinal scans through Eyes on Wheels from the University of Pittsburgh to support early detection and management of eye conditions.

SPECIALIZED SERVICES (BY PROVIDER REFERRAL)
Access to specialty care through our volunteer providers, including:

- Cardiology
- Rheumatology
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Joint injections
- Natural pain management

NUTRITION AND DIABETIC EDUCATION
Nutrition counseling and diabetic education to support long-term health and disease management.

COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES:
We connect patients to comprehensive services to partnering hospitals and provider systems, health organizations, and other free and charitable clinics in Pittsburgh.

Clinic Rights

The Sheep Inc. Health Care Center may use or give your information to:

  • Treat you
  • Operate health care services
  • Law enforcement requests
  • Judicial and administrative proceedings related to legal actions
  • Healthcare fraud and abuse detection or compliance with the law
  • Use by another healthcare provider treating you
  • Government health oversight activities
  • Reports required by law to births, death, or disease
  • Reports required by law related to neglect and abuse, or domestic violence
  • Notifying a party about exposure to a possible communication disease
  • Averting a serious threat to public health and safety

Download Patient Registration Forms

If you are a new patient, please download and fill out these forms to bring to your first visit.

PATIENT FORMS