Finding the right healthcare provider should not feel complicated. You want a place that can handle everyday needs, support long-term health, and connect you with the right services when something more specific comes up. At Paterson Community Health, that is exactly what we aim to provide. We offer a wide range of services for both insured and uninsured patients across New Jersey, with care designed to be accessible, coordinated, and centered around you.
What Types of Services Do You Offer?
Our services are organized into three main areas, so it is easier to find the care you need:
- Primary Care Services for routine and preventive care
- Whole Health Services that support your overall well-being
- Special Services for specific conditions and advanced care needs
Each area works together, which means your care stays connected instead of fragmented.
Primary Care Services
Where Your Healthcare Begins
Primary care is often the first point of contact for patients. It focuses on prevention, early detection, and managing everyday health concerns.
Within Primary Care, we offer:
- Adult Care: Ongoing care for adults, including routine check-ups, preventive screenings, and management of common health conditions
- Pediatric Care: Healthcare for children from infancy through adolescence, including wellness visits, immunizations, and developmental support
- Women’s Health Care: Services tailored to women’s health needs, including preventive care, screenings, and reproductive health support
Primary care helps build a long-term relationship with your provider, which leads to more personalized and consistent care over time.
Whole Health Services
Supporting Your Physical, Emotional, and Daily Well-Being
Health is more than just physical symptoms. Our Whole Health Services focus on the broader picture, helping patients stay well in all areas of life.
These services include:
- Behavioral Health and Social Services: Support for mental health, emotional well-being, and life challenges that can impact your health
- Dental Care: Preventive and restorative dental services to maintain oral health
- Nutritional Counseling: Guidance on healthy eating habits tailored to your needs and lifestyle
- Pharmacy Services: Convenient access to medications, along with support to help you manage prescriptions safely
- Podiatry Care: Diagnosis and treatment of foot and lower extremity conditions
These services are designed to work alongside primary care, giving you more complete support in one place.
Special Services
Focused Care for Specific Health Needs
Some conditions require more targeted attention. Our Special Services provide additional support for patients who need specialized care and ongoing management.
We offer:
- Sickle Cell Disease Care Coordination: Ongoing care and monitoring for individuals living with sickle cell disease
- Chronic Care Management: Coordinated care for patients managing long-term health conditions
- Colorectal and Cancer Screening: Preventive screenings aimed at early detection and better outcomes
- MAT Services (Medication-Assisted Treatment): Support for individuals facing substance use challenges, combining medication and care coordination
These services are integrated with your overall care plan, so nothing falls through the cracks.
What to Know Before my First Visit?
What Should I Bring to My First Visit?
- Identification: Driver’s License, New Jersey Real Identification or Student ID.
- Proof of Home Address: Phone or utility bill, federal, state, county or city correspondence.
- Insurance Card
- Proof of income: Pay stub, income tax return, or employment letter.
- No Income, Someone or a Shelter is Supporting You: Bring a letter explaining how they are supporting you.
- Immunization records
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Make an Appointment?
Call our Clinton Street or Broadway locations for an in-person visit or schedule a telehealth visit. Our Front Desk Staff will schedule a convenient time for you. You can even text us at our Text Appointment Service phone number (833) 236-9541 if you are having difficulty getting through by phone.
Are Services Free?
No, services are not free, but we do not refuse service to anyone. Our Center depends on the co-pays and discounted payments we collect so that we can continue to provide healthcare services. Ask about our sliding fee discount program that is based on your family size and income. We can work together to make your healthcare affordable.
What Kind of Insurance Does the Health Center Take?
Our Health Center accepts many types of insurance plans. Please check our website to see a comprehensive list. One of our Front Desk staff will confirm your insurance when you make an appointment and also when you come in for your
visit.
Does the Health Center Perform Emergency Surgeries?
No, our Health center provides primary care, which means prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of healthcare conditions. Our health care providers partner with you to get healthy and stay healthy, but when it is time for a surgery, our healthcare team can refer you to a specialist and still help to manage your care.
How Are Your Services Connected?
One of the most important parts of care is coordination. At Paterson Community Health, providers across all service areas work together.
This means:
- Your care team can share information when needed
- Referrals happen smoothly within the same network
- You spend less time navigating the system on your own
The result is a more seamless experience and better continuity of care.
Care for Insured and Uninsured Patients in New Jersey
Access to healthcare should not depend on your insurance status. We are committed to serving:
- Patients with insurance
- Patients without insurance
- Individuals and families throughout New Jersey communities
Our goal is to make high-quality care available, approachable, and consistent for everyone.
Get Started With the Care You Need
Whether you are looking for a primary care provider, need support for a specific condition, or want to take a more proactive approach to your health, Paterson Community Health is here to help.
Explore the service areas above to learn more, or reach out to schedule an appointment. Your care starts with a team that is ready to listen and guide you forward.