Union Community Health Center & Urgent Care

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family medical &
dental care for the
Bronx.
The Center’s highly
trained physicians
and dedicated staff
treat each patient
with dignity, respect
and compassion.

Attention UCHC 188th Patients

Rapid Care

For life’s little emergencies, UCHCs Rapid Care provides after-hour, walk-in, urgent care. Emergency-trained doctors can help with common conditions, such as: flu/cold symptoms, sprains and injuries, stomach ailments, upper respiratory illness and more.

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Welcome to UCHCVirtualDoc

Access secure online/video visits with your UCHC healthcare providers from wherever you are via UCHCVirtualDoc! Learn more HERE.

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Veterans Liaison Program

Honoring our veterans and those who have served in the military means ensuring their access to vital community resources and programs UCHC is here to help.

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For Over 100 Years

That’s how long UCHC has been caring for the Bronx! Today we are recognized as an award-winning leader among NYS health centers, providing the highest level of quality, affordable health and dental care.

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Mobile Health: Driving Access to Care

The UCHC Mobile Health Program provides access to high-quality, comprehensive medical care, via a modern, state-of-the-art vehicle to communities throughout the Bronx. Take a look at our calendar and learn more about how we are “Driving Access to Care.”

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Please be advised: until further notice, for the safety of our patients, all COVID-19 vaccination and testing at our 188th Street location will be by appointment only. Please visit https://vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/locations or call us at 718-220-2020 to make an appointment.

Por favor tenga en cuenta: hasta nuevo aviso, por la seguridad de nuestros pacientes, todas las vacunas y pruebas de COVID-19 en nuestro centro de la calle 188 se realizarán únicamente con cita previa. Visite: vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/locations o llámenos al 718-220-2020 para hacer una cita.

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UCHC Bronx4 days ago

Con las bajas temperaturas, los casos de resfriado e influenza van en aumento. UCHC #RapidCare: ¡ABIERTO 24/7! Tratamos condiciones de salud como resfriado, fiebre, lesiones óseas, enfermedades del estómago y respiratorias ¡y más! Para consultas de Covid-19, llame al 877.829.4692 https://t.co/1bF4t7C8rJ

LATEST UPDATE as of January 14, 2022

Dear Patients,

As we all work collectively to swiftly answer the call of the horrific tragedy that took place on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the Twin Park Towers, UCHC has compiled a comprehensive guide of emergency resources in response to this devastation. Please click on this link for additional information and updates.

Please be advised: until further notice, for the safety of our patients, all COVID - 19 vaccination and testing at our 188th Street location will be by appointment only. Please visit https://vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/locations or call us at 718-220-2020 to make an appointment."

Here are the latest updates related to the COVID-19 Booster Doses (12 & up), Vaccine (5 & up), Testing and UCHC Services:

Visit vaccinefinder.nyc.gov to make YOUR appointment, TODAY!

A BOOST IN THE FIGHT

New Yorkers 12 years and older who received their Pfizer-BioNTech initial vaccine series at least five months ago are eligible for the Pfizer-BioNTech booster.
Children 5-11 year-olds with certain immunocompromising conditions who received their Pfizer-BioNTech initial vaccine series at least 28 days ago are eligible for an additional dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Speak with your provider to find out more.
New Yorkers 18 years and older who received the Moderna initial vaccine series at least five months ago or the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at least two months ago are eligible for a booster dose.

Click this link for additional information on the COVID-19 Booster eligibility and doses.

Who can get a booster:

Teens 12-17 years old
Adults 18 and up

When to get a booster:

At least 5 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination series

Which booster can you get:

Teens 12–17 years old can get a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster
Adults 18 years and older can get any of the COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the United States

For inquiries about the Moderna booster, please call 718.220.2020.

Choosing Your COVID-19 Booster Shot

If you are 18 years or older you may choose which COVID-19 vaccine you receive as a booster shot. Some people may prefer the vaccine type that they originally received, and others may prefer to get a different booster. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots.

For more information about the COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots visit CDC.GOV

COVID-19 (Pfizer-BioNTech) vaccine to children ages 5-11

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave final clearance on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 for the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for young children between 5 to 11 years old.

UCHC is NOW offering the COVID-19 (Pfizer-BioNTech ) vaccine to children ages 5-11 years old.

Parents or Guardians may schedule their child’s COVID-19 vaccine via the vaccinefinder.nyc.gov link.

For additional information on the COVID19 Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11, please refer to the CDC recommendations.

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!

Get Vaccinated, TODAY!

Adolescents’ ages 12 through 15 years can receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.Learn More Here

As per NYS guidelines, people who live outside of the state but work or study in New York are also eligible to get vaccinated. People who are eligible based on employment include both paid and unpaid workers.

Note: People who are 12 - 17 years old are only eligible for the Pfizer vaccine.

Learn more about current vaccine eligibility here

COVID-19 Vaccines are FREE to anyone living in the U.S.

Learn more about COVID-19 Care for Uninsured Individuals via this link.

Important to Note:

COVID-19 Vaccines are administered by APPOINTMENT or WALK-IN
To make an appointment call: (877) 829-4692 or visit nyc.gov
UCHC Vaccination Clinic Locations:
- 260 East 188th Street by Appointment Only.
- 2021 Grand Concourse
Bring Proof: Those scheduled must show proof of identification.

UCHC Offers the COVID-19 Antibody Testing. Please call 718.220-2020 for an appointment at one of our sites below:

260 East 188 Street
2021 Grand Concourse

Telehealth | Virtual Visits via UCHCVirtualDoc

UCHC Patients are encouraged to make Telehealth Visits with their Providers. Services include Medical, Sick Visits, Behavioral Health, Speech & Language and more.
Contact the UCHC Call Center at: 220.2020 to make an appointment for a Telehealth Visit with your provider.
To learn more about UCHCVirtualDoc Click HERE

Attention Fordham Plaza Patients

Union Community Health Center (UCHC) has closed its Fordham Plaza site located at 470 E. Fordham Road effective as of Thursday, May 27, 2021. UCHC has not eliminated any of our current medical staff and our providers have been assigned to other locations within the Bronx, which are each easily accessible by bus or train.

We value you as a patient and consider it a great privilege to serve your primary health care needs. We do hope your plans include remaining our patient.

Below is a list of Fordham Plaza providers and their new locations. We hope this has been helpful as you make the important decision of where to continue to receive your medical care.

During your next visit to our Center, please ask any one of our staff for a patient information packet that will provide these care options or call: 718.220.2020.

For a full list of Fordham Plaza Providers and their future locations click HERE

Please check this space frequently for new updates.

Union Community Health Center & Urgent Care | Bronx, NY

Important Announcement!

Attention UCHC 188th Patients

Rapid Care

Welcome to UCHCVirtualDoc

Veterans Liaison Program

For Over 100 Years

Mobile Health: Driving Access to Care

The Latest from Social Media

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Attention UCHC 188th Patients

Rapid Care

Welcome to UCHCVirtualDoc

Veterans Liaison Program

For Over 100 Years

Mobile Health: Driving Access to Care

The Latest from Social Media