Star Community Health

04/24/2026

Your health is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself.

Breast and cervical cancers are highly treatable when caught early — and screening saves lives. If you’re 21 or older and uninsured or underinsured, Star Community Health offers FREE breast and cervical cancer screenings through the Adagio Health program.

📞 Call 484-822-STAR (7827)
🌐 Visit www.StarCommunityHealth.org

Your health is worth it.

04/22/2026

Spring is a great time to schedule your annual checkup at one of Star Community Health convenient locations! Preventive care helps catch issues early and keeps you feeling your best all year long.

✅ Same-day care available at 16 locations
✅ Most insurance accepted, including Medicaid
✅ Care provided regardless of ability to pay

👉 Request an appointment online today https://go.sluhn.org/4pXLetV

04/16/2026

Proud Moment for Our Community!

We are excited to celebrate Dr. Tonya Cook, our Chief Dental Officer, who has been honored with the 2026 Richard Ferraro Award by the American Association of Public Health Dentistry- AAPHD.

This prestigious national honor recognizes leaders who demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing oral health in community settings, a legacy inspired by Dr. Richard Ferraro, founding Dental Director of the first community health center in the United States.

“Dr. Cook consistently exemplifies outstanding leadership and an unwavering commitment to equitable, accessible care,” says Quynh Hicks, Star Community Health Executive Director. “Her dedication to closing critical gaps for underserved populations and her work in education, workforce development and community partnerships continue to elevate oral health across our region.”

Dr. Cook was recognized at the 2026 National Oral Health Conference in Oklahoma City. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Cook on this well-deserved achievement!

04/05/2026

04/02/2026

Join Us for the Star Community Health — Walk for Health Fundraiser!

Grab your friends, family, and walking shoes — it’s time to support a healthier community!

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, we’re hosting a family-friendly 1.3-mile Walk for Health at the Bethlehem Township Community Center. Every step supports expanded medical, dental and mental health services across Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon and Schuylkill Counties, as well as Phillipsburg, NJ.

Event Highlights:
🕙 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem, PA
💲 $25 per walker (kids under 13 walk FREE!)
🏃‍♀️ Interactive stations, community resources, and fun surprises
🍔Local food trucks serving up delicious bites

Ready to walk for a great cause? Sign up today: https://go.sluhn.org/4rCOkTK

Let’s take steps together toward a stronger, healthier community!

03/29/2026

Recently, Star Community Health participated in the Teen Summit in Warren County, NJ, hosted by the Center for Family Services and the Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Crisis Center (DASACC).

More than 200 students from Phillipsburg High School and surrounding districts gathered to learn about mental wellness, healthy decision-making and overall well-being. The summit encouraged teens to make positive choices that help them succeed in school, sports and relationships.

We are grateful for the opportunity to connect with young people in our community and share resources that support healthy, confident lives.

Center For Family Services
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Warren County NJ

03/27/2026

Our Star Community Health team — and their little leprechauns — dressed in their finest green to march proudly in the 67th Allentown St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 22! ☘️

This was our fourth year participating, and the energy was as bright as the shamrocks. Our team loved celebrating with thousands of neighbors and sharing some festive community spirit along the parade route.

Here’s to another year of fun, connection, and community traditions that bring us all together!

03/22/2026

Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders

On March 17, Star Community Health team members Dr. Tonya Cook, Elyse Perez De La Cruz, LPC, and Dr. Zhi Kuan Quat presented at the Thrive Hub Career Conference at Lafayette College. The event brought together more than 400 high school seniors and college students exploring future career paths, including opportunities in health care.

The Thrive Hub supports underrepresented students as they transition into their professions, focusing on academic success, professional development, well-being, and financial fitness.

We’re proud to support this mission and inspire motivated students as they take their next steps.

03/20/2026

Honoring Nearly Four Decades of Compassionate Care

Eugene Decker, DO, a family physician at Star Community Health, has received national recognition from Blood Cancer United for nearly four decades of dedication to patients and families affected by blood cancer.

Over his career, Dr. Decker has cared for more than 175 patients with leukemia, lymphoma and other blood cancers — supporting them not just medically but emotionally and practically. Through community fundraisers organized with his family, he has helped raise more than $200,000, all directed back to local patients who may need help with transportation, medications or everyday expenses.

As a mentor to future physicians, Dr. Decker continues to model what it means to truly care by being present, involved and human.

To learn more, visit https://go.sluhn.org/4roQ8PY

03/16/2026

❤️ Supporting Heart Health, Together

Star Community Health was proud to sponsor the American Heart Association’s Heart Ball!

We are grateful for our ongoing partnership with the American Heart Association, which helps us empower individuals to better manage chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes — and strengthen the overall health of our community.

Learn how we can support your heart health: https://go.sluhn.org/42DneCk

03/02/2026

A simple 5-minute eye scan can save your sight. 👁️

Diabetic retinopathy has no symptoms until vision is already damaged, but it’s preventable.

Star Community Health is leading the way in diabetes care with quick, painless Intelligent Retinal Imaging System (IRIS) eye screenings. Last year alone, more than 200 people protected or even saved their eyesight through this program.

Protect your vision — it only takes a few minutes.

Schedule an appointment today at one of our seven convenient Star primary care offices by calling 484-822-7827 or learn more at https://go.sluhn.org/40bJDos