Healthcare

We work to strengthen the healthcare safety net by financing the construction and renovation of community-based health centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers throughout New York City.

Far too many New Yorkers lack access to quality healthcare. The city’s underserved population faces issues due to high medical costs, insurance coverage, transportation barriers, and the shortage of healthcare providers in certain neighborhoods. These factors lead to delayed or foregone medical care, which can result in more serious and costly health problems over time.

Community health centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers have become linchpins of New York City’s healthcare safety net, providing accessible, affordable, and comprehensive care to the most vulnerable populations. These centers provide a wide range of services, including primary, dental, vision, mental health, and substance use treatment -- regardless of a patient’s insurance or ability to pay. They’ve also become critical for addressing health disparities, managing chronic diseases, offering preventive care, and connecting patients to essential services like transportation and translation.

Our work includes financing the construction of St. John’s Episcopal Hospital’s new ambulatory pavilion in Far Rockaway; the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center’s new 80,000 square facility in Flushing; and the construction and expansion of four Community Healthcare Network centers in Manhattan, Queens, and the South Bronx. We are also funding the fit out of the Urban Health Plan Medical Plaza in the Bronx. These new facilities are providing critical healthcare for underserved communities throughout the city.