North Side Christian Health Center

04/09/2026

NSCHC back in the news! And another great time to remind you that Community Health Centers - like North Side Christian Health Center - are the healthcare safety net for the under- or uninsured.

Direct Relief reports on Noah Wyle's visit to a Pittsburgh clinic for "The Pitt," highlighting real patient struggles with health costs.

04/08/2026

A full house last night at Alta Via Pizzeria! 46 guests joined us for a sold-out dinner featuring gourmet pies, laughter, and a very popular gelato sundae bar.

Most importantly, we raised vital funds for our Uncompensated Care Fund. Special thanks to:
⭐ Positive Health Clinic (Center for Inclusion Health at AHN)
⭐ Big Burrito Restaurant Group
⭐ The amazing staff at Alta Via Pizzeria

Get the full story here:

What happens when you combine gourmet pizza, a passionate community, and a great cause? A total sell-out! On Tuesday, April 7, the North Side Christian Health Center (NSCHC) family gathered at Alta Via Pizzeria for a night of high energy and even higher impact. With 46 attendees filling the r

03/25/2026

Today is National Physicians Day and we’re taking a beat to recognize the doctors who make NSCHC a place of healing and hope.

Whether they are serving our community in the exam room or advocating for wellness across the Northside, their dedication is the backbone of our mission: to provide whole-person primary health care to underserved persons on the Northside and surrounding neighborhoods. We envision a community where people of all backgrounds are actively engaged in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

03/24/2026

Help Shape the Future of the North Side!
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Let the City know what kinds of public services your neighborhood needs.

03/16/2026

"Social Workers: Uplift. Defend. Transform." 💙
The 2026 theme of National Social Work month perfectly captures the heart of what happens every day at NSCHC. Social work is a vital bridge between medical care and the real-life challenges that can stand in the way of true health: transportation, food insecurity, insurance gaps, and more. Thank you to all social workers for being the catalysts for change.

Social Workers: Uplift. Defend. Transform.

03/06/2026

We're celebrating National Dentist Day with some great news! 🦷✨
Please join us in welcoming John M. Burneimer II, DMD to the North Side Christian Health Center dental team. Dr. Burnheimer brings not only valuable experience but a passion for patient-centered care. We’re thrilled to have him join our mission of providing high-quality, compassionate dental care for our community.
https://www.nschc.org/news/john-m-burneimer-ii-dmd-joins-nschc-dental-team

03/04/2026

Big news! 📣 NSCHC CEO, Bethany Blackburn, has been elected President of the Three Rivers Alliance of Community Health Centers (TRACHC)!

Her mission? Prioritizing visibility for FQHC's and workforce development to build a sustainable pipeline of clinicians for Pittsburgh underserved communities. The future of community health starts with a strong team!

Bethany Blackburn, CEO of North Side Christian Health Center (NSCHC), was elected President of the Three Rivers Alliance of Community Health Centers (TRACHC) on February 13, 2026. TRACHC is a 501(c)(3) organization comprised of six Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) serving underserved r

02/27/2026

🚨BREAKING!🚨 KDKA Evening News covered the recent mentions of local organizations on HBO's The Pitt. CEO Bethany Blackburn was interviewed, discussing the financial anxiety of the working poor when healthcare feels out of reach.
https://www.nschc.org/news/kdka-highlights-how-the-pitt-mirrors-local-health-realities

02/25/2026

Direct Relief sums it up perfectly: NSCHC serves 3,800+ Pittsburghers annually, nearly all under- or uninsured.

Read how we turn fictional storylines into real-life recovery.

When HBO’s “The Pitt” name-checked North Side Christian Health Center in a medical crisis storyline, they weren’t just picking a name out of a hat—they were highlighting a real-li…

02/23/2026

Great food and even greater impact!

Join us for a special fundraising dinner hosted at AVP on Tuesday, April 7. A night where community, cuisine, and purpose come together. 🍕😋

great food and even greater impact

02/20/2026

Last night’s episode of The Pitt did more than just deliver drama, it highlighted a critical truth. Community health centers - like North Side Christian Health Center - are the safety net for thousands of families navigating a fragmented healthcare system.

Season 2 of The Pitt continues its unflinching examination of America’s health care system, placing equal narrative weight on the lives of patients and the moral strain carried by physicians. Rather than simplifying complex issues, the series humanizes the quiet crises that unfold every day in eme...