Updated March 10, 2026, at 1:24 PM.
Pittsburgh City Council officially declared March 10, 2026, “Central Outreach Wellness Center Day,” recognizing the organization’s decade of providing inclusive, patient-centered healthcare to communities across Western Pennsylvania.
The proclamation was presented Tuesday morning during a ceremony in Council Chambers at the City-County Building in Downtown Pittsburgh. The proclamation was sponsored by Councilman Bobby Wilson and supported by the full City Council.
Founded in 2015, Central Outreach Wellness Center was created with a mission to provide equitable healthcare while removing barriers that prevent many people from accessing medical services. Over the past ten years, the clinic has grown from its original North Shore location into a regional healthcare provider serving LGBTQIA+ communities and other patients across Western Pennsylvania and Ohio.
According to the proclamation, Central Outreach has improved health outcomes and quality of life through services that include HIV and STI prevention and treatment, Hepatitis C cure initiatives, gender-affirming care, mental health support, primary care, and community harm reduction advocacy.
City leaders also recognized the organization’s role in responding to public health crises. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Central Outreach launched testing initiatives to serve the community. The clinic also conducted vaccine outreach during the MPX outbreak in Allegheny County.
Sarah Miller, CRNP, of Central Outreach Wellness Center, highlighted some of the clinic’s impact across the region.
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“We ensure that our LGBTQ+ communities have access to affirming care,” Miller said. “We cure Hepatitis C infections across Western Pennsylvania. At least 92 percent of patients living with HIV in our care are undetectable. And Allegheny County now boasts one of the highest rates of PrEP use in the country.”
The proclamation states that through advocacy, education, and outreach, Central Outreach Wellness Center has worked to reduce stigma surrounding healthcare while expanding access to essential services.
“Central Outreach Wellness Center continues to ensure that every person can receive care without judgment or discrimination,” the proclamation notes.
Central Outreach Wellness Center continues to provide services including HIV and STI prevention and treatment, Hepatitis C cure programs, gender-affirming care, primary care, mental health services, and harm reduction programs.