Founded in 1752, Northampton County was granted a patent by Thomas Penn, son of William Penn, who set the county seat at the forks of the Delaware and Lehigh rivers in what became Easton.

The county operated under a traditional structure until 1978, when voters adopted a home rule charter creating a County Council. Today, voters elect a county executive, a nine-person council, controller and district attorney, with a mix of at-large and district-based representation. The executive nominates row officers, subject to council approval.

From the 1860s through the late 1990s, Northampton County was an industrial powerhouse, driven by Bethlehem Steel and world-renowned Portland cement production that helped build America’s infrastructure. Today, the county blends historic significance with small-town charm. Bethlehem, known as “Christmas City USA,” draws visitors worldwide and hosts the nation’s largest free music festival, Musikfest, while Easton’s historic Centre Square remains a vibrant community gathering place.

 

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is a leader in correctional health care, singularly focused on delivering comprehensive, high-quality medical, mental health, dental services, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to county jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers throughout the United States, with active operations in 37 counties across Pennsylvania. With several decades of proven success, the company is dedicated exclusively to correctional health care and purposefully built to meet the unique needs of correctional environments.

PrimeCare Medical partners closely with its clients, advocates tirelessly for its patients, and recognizes that its greatest strength lies in a skilled and compassionate health care workforce. Through continuous improvement and evidence-based best practices, the organization advances standards of care to achieve positive patient outcomes. Guided by compassion, dignity, and advocacy, PrimeCare Medical aspires to transform lives and promote wellness within correctional settings nationwide.