At NYC Health + Hospitals, we provide care to all New Yorkers. No exceptions. That means providing primary care — regular check-ups for you as well as for your whole family.
NYC Health + Hospitals provides care for bothacute and chronic illnesses while providing education on maintaining and improving your health as well as the health of those that you love. Our compassionate team of primary and preventive health care experts will also help with connecting patients to specialty care as needed.
Best of all, we’re located in every borough, so helping you stay well and feel your best is convenient. We have appointments that fit your busy schedule, including extended hours at night and on weekends.
What Is Primary Care?
Primary care is the “front door” of the healthcare system, providing integrated and accessible services that address the majority of a person’s health needs throughout their life. It focuses on a person’s overall well-being and includes a wide range of needs, including physical, mental and emotional health.
Core Functions of Primary Care
- Continuity: It builds long-term, trusting relationships between patients and providers, allowing for personalized care based on a full medical history.
- Coordination: Primary care providers (PCPs) act as the “quarterback” of a medical team, coordinating care with specialists and managing referrals as needed.
Common Services Provided
- Preventive Care: Wellness exams, immunizations (flu shots, etc.), and lifestyle counseling (nutrition, smoking cessation).
- Screenings: Regular tests for early detection of conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and certain cancers.
- Chronic Disease Management: Long-term management of conditions like asthma, arthritis, and heart disease.
- Acute Care: Treatment for short-term illnesses and injuries, such as infections, rashes, or minor wounds.
Primary Care at NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals offers high-quality primary care services for you and every member of your family. Our primary care doctors work in teams with other providers, such as nurses and social workers, to ensure that you get the right care at the right time.
If there’s a health care need that’s important to you, it’s important to us. We provide services for the whole family, including:
- Well baby care and pediatrics
- Adolescent health services
- Adult health services
- Senior care and geriatric specialties
- Women’s health and maternity-care services
- Behavioral health services
- Help with quitting smoking, losing weight and any other wellness goals
Find a Primary Care Doctor Near You
NYC Health + Hospitals has primary care doctors in your neighborhood with daytime, evening and weekend appointments to fit your schedule.
