Allen C Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Allen C Smith
In 2013, after having spent 10 years working in HIV medicine, Allen founded Novus ACS to address the healthcare needs of the LGBTQ+ community in the Lehigh Valley. Recognizing a lack of LGBT-oriented medical practices in the area, he established Novus as a safe and welcoming environment for all individuals.
Under his leadership, Novus has expanded services to include care for those living with HIV and Hepatitis C, free STD testing, medical-assisted treatment, and HIV prevention, ensuring that every patient receives personalized and compassionate care. Novus's dedication to inclusivity and excellence has set a benchmark for healthcare services in the region.
Since its founding, Novus has steadily expanded its reach. Today, Novus operates six locations across six counties in Eastern Pennsylvania. To ensure that transportation isn’t a barrier to care, Novus offers telehealth services, provides transportation for those in need, and brings care directly to communities through its mobile care unit. This approach allows Novus to serve thousands of individuals from diverse backgrounds each year.
A cornerstone of Novus's mission is its dedication to reinvesting resources into the community. Through participation in the 340B Drug Pricing Program, Novus utilizes funds generated from prescriptions to support essential services, including free STI/HIV testing and treatments for those in need. This initiative ensures that financial constraints do not hinder individuals from receiving vital care, embodying the organization's ethos of health equity and community empowerment. By prioritizing patient-centered care and community reinvestment, Novus continues to set the standard for excellence in healthcare services, fostering a healthier and more inclusive environment for all.
Under his leadership, Novus has expanded services to include care for those living with HIV and Hepatitis C, free STD testing, medical-assisted treatment, and HIV prevention, ensuring that every patient receives personalized and compassionate care. Novus's dedication to inclusivity and excellence has set a benchmark for healthcare services in the region.
Since its founding, Novus has steadily expanded its reach. Today, Novus operates six locations across six counties in Eastern Pennsylvania. To ensure that transportation isn’t a barrier to care, Novus offers telehealth services, provides transportation for those in need, and brings care directly to communities through its mobile care unit. This approach allows Novus to serve thousands of individuals from diverse backgrounds each year.
A cornerstone of Novus's mission is its dedication to reinvesting resources into the community. Through participation in the 340B Drug Pricing Program, Novus utilizes funds generated from prescriptions to support essential services, including free STI/HIV testing and treatments for those in need. This initiative ensures that financial constraints do not hinder individuals from receiving vital care, embodying the organization's ethos of health equity and community empowerment. By prioritizing patient-centered care and community reinvestment, Novus continues to set the standard for excellence in healthcare services, fostering a healthier and more inclusive environment for all.