About Adagio Health
For more than fifty years, Adagio Health has been providing health, wellness, and nutrition services and support in western Pennsylvania.
Our Mission
Adagio Health improves the health, wellness, and nutrition of our communities, regardless of income, with a focus on women.
Our Vision
Adagio Health strengthens communities by empowering individuals to lead healthier, more vibrant lives.
Our History
For over 50 years, Adagio Health, a 501(c)(3), has been dedicated to improving the health and well-being of communities by providing essential health, wellness, and nutrition services. Today, the organization serves approximately 115,000 patients and clients annually. While women’s health remains a primary focus, services are also offered to men, and specialized care is available for women veterans, people with disabilities, and others in need of care in a comfortable, welcoming environment.
Adagio Health operates eight medical offices in western Pennsylvania. Many services are offered at no cost to qualifying patients, and most insurance plans, including Medicaid, are accepted. Our providers offer comprehensive gynecological care, including routine annual exams and timely evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of any unexpected gynecological concerns or conditions. Family planning care at our offices includes preconception counseling and basic infertility services, birth control, and STI testing and treatment. Our providers also offer preventive care along with testing and treatment for HIV and Hepatitis C; as well as breast and cervical cancer screening and treatment, basic adult preventive care, and prenatal care at select locations. Additionally, Adagio Health integrates behavioral health services and care navigation for patients in need of additional services or support.
Programs Supporting Pregnant and Postpartum Women and Families
Adagio Health prioritizes care for pregnant and postpartum women in western Pennsylvania through several initiatives:
- Healthy Women for Life (HWFL): Funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, HWFL provides accessible healthcare for pregnant and parenting women across a 24-county region. Services include prenatal and postpartum education and support, STI testing and treatment, menstrual health education and product distribution, as well as screenings for chronic conditions, behavioral health care, and care navigation.
- Women, Infants & Children (WIC): Administered in Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Indiana, and Lawrence counties, the WIC program offers supplemental nutrition, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health and social services for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum caregivers and children up to age five. With 5 main offices, 17 satellite locations, and a mobile unit, our WIC program serves over 10,000 participants annually. Adagio Health also operates a statewide breastfeeding support warmline available seven days a week.
- Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Support: With funding from HRSA, AH works with regional partners to reduce NAS prevalence in a five-county area by improving services for women with substance use disorders, reducing stigma, and enhancing referral systems in affected communities.
- Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection: Adagio Health oversees the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program and Mammogram Voucher Program in 62 counties. Follow-up care is available to uninsured women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer or precancerous conditions through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Program (BCCPT).
Nutrition and Health Programs
Adagio Health is committed to improving food security and health outcomes through various programs:
- Food Security: Adagio Health screens all individuals at WIC and medical offices for food insecurity and provides access to food through onsite cupboards, pre-packaged options, and pop-up farmers markets featuring fresh, local produce. Teaching kitchens in Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, and Indiana counties offer hands-on cooking classes for all ages, including multigenerational sessions.
- Diabetes Prevention: The CDC-funded Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) helps participants at risk for type 2 diabetes make lasting lifestyle changes. This no-cost program operates in 24 counties across western Pennsylvania.
- SNAP-Education: Funded by the USDA, this program encourages healthier food choices and active lifestyles through direct, evidence-based lessons. SNAP-Education serves over 70,000 Pennsylvania residents annually, partnering with early childhood centers, K-12 schools, food pantries, and other community organizations.
- Tobacco Prevention and Control: Under the Tobacco Free Adagio Health (TFAH) initiative, Adagio Health provides education, counseling, and support focused on tobacco and vaping prevention and cessation in 24 counties, reaching approximately 9,000 students and adults annually.
Adagio Health’s Alicia Schisler, BJ Leber, Bill Gedman, Britney Zwergel, and Dr. Linda Snyder with Executive Director of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women Moriah Hathaway (far left) and Pennsylvania First Lady Lori Shapiro (center)
Staff at Erie Pride Parade & Festival, June 2024
Staff celebrates 50 Years of WIC in Pennsylvania
Staff at Erie Spring Health Fair, May 2024
Funding
Adagio Health is supported by federal and state programs, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations.
Educational Programming
Adagio Health empowers communities through comprehensive education on nutrition, reproductive health, relationship-building, and life skills. These programs are evidence-based and tailored to meet the needs of both students and adults.
Insurance Information
Adagio Health accepts Medicaid, Tricare, and most commercial insurance plans. In addition, for uninsured and underinsured patients, we have several grant-funded programs that may be able to cover the cost of your care. Further eligibility information can be provided at time of appointment.