A new community health clinic that specializes in treating patients recovering from VOCID-19 opened its doors in Jackson Heights.
The new clinic, located at 37-50 72nd St, is designed to meet the needs of patients recovering from the coronavirus. The 26,000-square-foot facility, which has 15 specialist doctors, began receiving patients this week.
“We are proud to open this Center of Excellence in the heart of Queens as part of our commitment to make this pandemic stronger than ever,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said during the inauguration.
The clinic is one of NYC Health + Hospitals’ three “COVID-19 Centers of Excellence” in the process of opening. The others are in Bushwick, Brooklyn and Tremont, The Bronx.
The mayor announced plans in June 2020 to open the three facilities. The administration determined that the centers would be installed in communities of color affected by COVID-19. And the Jackson Heights neighborhood has been a key point for the pandemic.
In sections of the neighborhood, 37% of the population that was tested for the virus tested positive, according to the city’s Department of Health.
The clinic will offer services such as pulmonary and cardiological care, radiology and diagnostic services and mental health service for those affected by COVID-19. Residents can also visit the site to take COVID-19 tests. The site has 20 exam rooms and a digital imaging suite.
But the facility also offers primary health services for Queens residents, such as cancer screening, dental and vision care, diabetes control, podiatry, adult medicine, pediatrics and more.
“Few locations in the city were more affected by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic than the communities of Elmhurst, Corona and Jackson Heights, the epicenter of the epicenter of this unprecedented public health crisis.” , said Queens County President Donovan Richards.
“The new COVID-19 Center of Excellence in Jackson Heights will provide Queens residents with the critical care they need as they recover from COVID-19,” he added.
THE CLINIC’S HOURS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 AM-5: 00 PM
Wednesday 8: 30-7: 00 PM
Thursday 08: 30-7: 00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM
Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visit https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/covid-19-center-of-excellence/ for more information on COVID Centers of Excellence, or call 1-844-NYC-4NYC (1-844-692-4692) to schedule an appointment.