[NEW YORK, NY, Nov. 1, 2024] — The Charles B. Wang Community Health Center (CBWCHC) is proud to announce the expansion of its services in Queens with the opening of a new site at 131-72 40th Road in Flushing, Queens. This addition marks a significant milestone in CBWCHC’s mission to provide affordable, culturally responsive, and accessible healthcare to Filipinos and other Asian American communities across New York City.
Since the establishment of the Flushing site, CBWCHC has been able to better serve the Filipino and Asian American communities in Queens. With an experienced team that is sensitive to the cultural nuances and specific health concerns of these populations, the Health Center offers personalized, respectful, and language-accessible care in specialties that include Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Dental, Mental Health, and Primary Eye Care. Services are delivered with an emphasis on preventive care and chronic illness management, essential for managing health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension that are prevalent in the Asian American community.
Culturally Responsive and Affordable Care for All
Understanding the barriers that many New Yorkers face in accessing health care, CBWCHC’s approach ensures patients feel understood and respected. The Health Center offers same-day appointments to accommodate busy schedules and urgent health needs, along with a sliding fee discount based on patients’ household income and family size, demonstrating its commitment to ensuring that high-quality care remains affordable and accessible. Along with all the Health Center’s sites, its new Flushing location also provides a safe space for patients to receive medical attention without regard to their immigration history, guaranteeing patients comprehensive support without question of their status.
Strengthening Community Health Through Preventive Care
The expansion also underscores CBWCHC’s dedication to preventive care, supporting patients in managing chronic conditions and promoting health screenings. This preventive approach aims to shift the common approach from reactive to proactive health care, helping individuals stay healthy and informed about their health risks.
Book Your Appointment Today with CBWCHC
CBWCHC invites Queens residents to experience health care that respects and understands their culture and unique health needs. To schedule an appointment at any of CBWCHC’s six convenient locations in Lower Manhattan or Flushing, visit bit.ly/FilipinoHealthAd.
About the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center
For more than 50 years, the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center (CBWCHC) has been a leading health care provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable health care to underserved communities in Manhattan and Queens—with a focus on Asian Americans. Open seven days a week, CBWCHC accepts most major health insurance plans and offers comprehensive primary care services to children and adults including Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Dental Care, Primary Eye Care, and Mental Health, across six locations in Manhattan and Queens. CBWCHC’s legacy of excellence is nationally recognized with its commitment to ensure equitable access to health care for all, regardless of ability to pay, language spoken, or immigration history. For more information, visit www.cbwchc.org.
