Edward R. Leahy Jr. Clinic for the Uninsured
Our Services
The Leahy Clinic provides free, non-emergency adult health care. This includes provision of routine physical exams and treatment of common medical conditions. We also offer some immunizations and help to enroll patients in pharmaceutical assistance programs for chronic conditions. The Leahy Clinic makes referrals to other community health resources and specialists for patients with complex or chronic conditions. The clinic has professional affiliations with local hospitals and diagnostic centers to provide lab, x-ray and other diagnostic services at low cost to patients.
Our Mission
The Leahy Clinic provides free, non-emergency health care to uninsured Lackawanna County residents who may otherwise forego health care due to cost or seek care in hospital emergency rooms. The clinic strives to provide high quality care in a welcoming, respectful and compassionate environment. The clinic offers opportunities for teaching, learning, research and service to University of Scranton and Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine faculty, students, and volunteers. The Leahy Clinic serves in the University of Scranton's Jesuit tradition of educating "men and women for and with others" and accomplishes Geisinger's goal of making better health easier for the community.
The Leahy Clinic envisions a community where all individuals have access to those services that help them achieve, improve, or maintain a quality of life that is consistent with optimal health, education, and wellness. We are privileged to provide service to our neighbors, and grateful for the support of volunteer students, facu;ty, and healthcare professionals who make this possible. We are particularly grateful for our patients, who trust us with their medical care and provide opportunities for transformational learning for our students.
Our Clinics
We offer four clinics that are staffed by University of Scranton faculty, professional staff and graduate students.
Medical Clinic
NOW OPEN
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 2 to 7 pm, by appointment only.
Call (570) 941-6112.
Behavioral Health and Counseling Clinic
Remains closed; Anticipated Reopening in September 2024
Low Vision Clinic
NOW OPEN
Fridays - by appointment only.
Call (570) 941-6112.
Physical Therapy Clinic
NOW OPEN
Tuesdays and Thursdays
3 to 6 p.m., by appointment only.
Call (570) 941-6563.
Donor Acknowledgement
Community Partners
The University of Scranton
Covenant Presbyterian Church Women's Association
Geisinger Viewmont Imaging
CVS HealthHighmark
AllOne Foundation
Northeastern Regional Cancer Institute
Delta Medix
Americares
Direct Relief
Robert H. Spitz Foundation
The Hawk Family Foundation
Robert Y. Moffat Charitable Trust
Dorice & Corbin McNeill Foundation
Anonymous Donations
Friends, Family, and Alumni Donations
Clinic Recognition
Acknowledgment from Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Care Foundation (2017)
Acknowledgment from Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Care Foundation (2015)
Northeastern Pennsylvania Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center:
First Place in the Category of Health & Human Services (2012)
Scranton Area Community Foundation: Significant and positive impact on our community
Contact Us
Clinic Director:
Maria Lucia Vital, PhD, MHA, MBA
Medical Director:
Susan Russell, MD
Phone: (570) 941-6112
Fax: (570) 941-6165