Business Details
40 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Comprehensive Healthcare in Newark
Newark Community Health Center was founded in 1986 to address healthcare disparities in underserved communities. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we provide accessible, high-quality medical and dental care to patients of all ages. Our services span adult medicine, pediatrics, women's health, behavioral health, and dental care, with specialized programs for chronic disease management and preventive care. We operate seven centers across Newark, East Orange, Irvington, and Orange, offering evening and weekend hours to accommodate patient needs. Our team of board-certified physicians and healthcare professionals is committed to eliminating health disparities through community-focused care.We participate in the 340B Drug Pricing Program to ensure affordable medications and maintain federal funding to support underserved populations. Recognized for exceeding national clinical quality standards, we combine advanced facilities with compassionate care to improve health outcomes. Our renovated Newark headquarters expands access to critical services like obstetrics and pediatric dentistry. We prioritize patient education and wellness prevention, fostering trust through culturally competent care. With over 30 years of service, we remain dedicated to building healthier communities through innovation and accessibility.
Services
Adult Medicine
Womens Health
Pediatric Care
Dental Services
Behavioral Health
Chronic Disease Management
Preventive Care
340B Prescription Program
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience addressing community healthcare disparities
- Our board-certified providers offer comprehensive medical and dental services
- We operate seven accessible locations with evening and weekend hours
- We provide care regardless of patients' ability to pay
- Our renovated facilities include advanced obstetrics and dental care
Services
Adult Medicine
Our Adult Medicine program provides comprehensive care for chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and HIV/AIDS. Board-certified physicians offer preventive screenings, nutrition counseling, and specialized treatment plans. We emphasize patient education to empower individuals in managing their health effectively.
Womens Health
Womens Health services include prenatal care through Centering Pregnancy, annual exams, and mammography screenings. Our enhanced program offers free pregnancy testing and wellness education. We address reproductive health needs with culturally competent care across all life stages.
Pediatric Care
Pediatric services cover immunizations, developmental screenings, and chronic condition management like asthma. The Healthy Start program supports children up to age 2, while teen services address adolescent-specific health needs through comprehensive wellness visits.
Dental Services
Our expanded dental program offers preventive care, extractions, and dentures. With six treatment stations, we provide fluoride treatments for children and routine cleanings. The Give Kids A Smile initiative ensures accessible dental care for underserved youth.
Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health services include screenings, basic interventions, and referrals for specialized treatment. Funded by the Sandy Behavioral Health Grant, we address mental health needs through integrated care coordination with primary care providers.
People
Dr. Pamela Clarke
CEO and President
Dr. Pamela Clarke leads Newark Community Health Center with over 25 years of experience in community healthcare. She oversees strategic initiatives to expand access and improve clinical outcomes across all service locations.
Michael Moore
Chair
Mr. Michael Moore serves as Board Chair, bringing legal expertise and community advocacy to guide organizational governance and policy development.
Dr. Omar Bey
Vice Chair
Dr. Omar Bey contributes medical leadership as Vice Chair, ensuring clinical excellence aligns with board-level strategic decisions for patient care improvement.
Questions
What services does Newark Community Health Centers offer?
We provide medical and dental care for all ages, including adult medicine, pediatrics, women's health, behavioral health, and chronic disease management.
Do you accept patients without insurance?
Yes, we offer care regardless of ability to pay and provide discounted services through the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
Are evening and weekend appointments available?
Most locations offer extended hours Monday-Friday until 7 PM and Saturday services at select centers.
How can I access after-hours care?
Call 800.994.6242 to reach our answering service for urgent medical needs outside regular hours.
What locations serve the Newark area?
We operate seven centers in Newark, East Orange, Irvington, and Orange with convenient NJ Transit access.
Reviews (5)
Mayra Zaruma
Jun 11, 2022
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Worst place ever and the wait time is over 4 hours like its insane. 4 hour wait for just a 2 minute talk. My sister went there for her brith control medication to be refilled and they couldnt do it over the phone. what a waste of time.
Tom James
May 14, 2022
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Told me to put on a mask and wanted to take my temperature. Covid is done and over with, all mandates are dropped, yet i have to go through this process? Yet some of these "health care workers" smoke cigarettes on their breaks, but i have to mask up for the safety of others. Lead by example and stop this mask/temperature check.
Diogo Correia
Mar 23, 2022
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TERRIBLE customer service. I went there already 4 times just to get one signature for my physical papers and I come to find out my doctor isn't even CERTIFIED for the signature that I need. Why give me a doctor who is not even certified in the first place? and when I call them, they answer the phone with HORRIBLE tone. Worst place to go, do not recommend they don't care about you as much as you think they would or as much as they are supposed to.
Camilla Fernandes
Jan 25, 2022
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Great experience! The front desk staff and the medical assistant were very nice and helpful. I will definitely be back and would recommend the practice!
Oluwakemi Ekundayo
Jan 20, 2022
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The city of Newark and it's Ironbound business districts deserve a federally qualified health center that cares for, and delivers health services to it's residents in corporate and accessible approaches. The use of the language of civilization: English, presumably should be the only acceptable language of health-care facilities among cosmopolitan cities. Newark should encourage all its second-language to flaunt and speak eloquently in English at NCHC incorporated centers.
