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Esperanza Health Center

Economy

Kensington: Esperanza To Spend $14.5M To Transform Vacant Building Into Health Center

November 1, 2018 Christopher Malo

The new Esperanza Health Center in Kensington is expected to benefit the entire neighborhood by expanding access to much needed medical services in a state-of-the-art facility, said Juan Perez, operations director at Esperanza Health Center.

5th Street

Hunting Park: Esperanza Trains Young Martial Artists

November 21, 2014

A line of children stood stiff as boards as Tony Gonzalez carefully examined their stances. Students who did not listen to instructions did pushups. Students who arrived late did pushups. No, this was not a

Featured Stories

Hunting Park: Community Provides Resources for Better Fitness and Nutrition

April 11, 2013

[vimeo 63521922] Ten years ago, the Philadelphia School District decided to end the sale of carbonated drinks in school vending machines and cafeterias. Fruit juices, water and milk were installed as replacements. Skip ahead to December–the

Anthony Velasquez
Featured Stories

Hunting Park: Esperanza Health Center Provides Care for the Community

June 29, 2012

https://vimeo.com/44871433] Along with an experienced bilingual staff, heath and wellness programs, and a connection to the Christian faith, the Esperanza Health Center has added a medical dispensary to its growing list of patient amenities. The

Esperanza Hunting Park Entrance
Health

Hunting Park: Healthcare Center Provides More Than Just Medical Treatment

June 29, 2012

https://vimeo.com/44830108] Tucked away on an unassuming, hidden street that runs on a diagonal path, the Esperanza Health Center has been serving the Hunting Park neighborhood since December. Located on 4417 N. Sixth St., the primary-care

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