Primary and Preventive Health Care

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Get Help

People younger than 21 can get medical care at Child Health Clinics or special clinics in hospitals. Children can get check-ups, shots, dental care, and more. Visit a Child Health Clinic to help your family stay healthy.

Heads Up

Children can also get health care at School-Based Health Centers (https://growingupnyc.cityofnewyork.us/programs/school-based-health-centers/) .

All children can get care, regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

NYC Health + Hospitals can help your family find insurance if you need it.

Youth 12 and older can get private sexual and reproductive services at (https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/services/adolescent-health-services/) YouthHealth Centers without the consent of a parent or guardian.

Eligibility

All New York City youth are eligible for health care regardless of immigration status or whether they can pay

For primary care services, youth need to bring a parent or guardian for the first visit. They can get a form signed so they can come by themselves for future visits.

Required Documents

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How to Apply

NYC Health + Hospitals has centers across the five boroughs. Use the location finder (http://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/health_care/) to find a center close to you, and call to make an appointment.

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Get Help

Visit the NYC Health + Hospital child health website (http://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/services/child-health-pediatrics-services/) for more information.

Find a child health center location (http://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/health_care/) near you to get help in person or by phone.