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About The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center

Family Health Center located in Arverne, Far Rockaway, Jamaica, and Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY

Your Health Matters to Us

Comprehensive, affordable care for individuals and families close to home.

At The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center (JPAFHC), we believe healthcare should be accessible, compassionate, and centered around you. With locations in Red Hook, Brooklyn, and Arverne, Far Rockaway, and Jamaica, Queens, our experienced team provides comprehensive services designed to support the whole person and improve long-term health outcomes.

For nearly 40 years, we have proudly served the communities of Southeast Queens and Red Hook, Brooklyn, providing high-quality, community-based healthcare for generations of families. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we are committed to expanding access to coordinated, patient-centered care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. 

At JPAFHC, we deliver integrated, whole-person care that combines medical, behavioral, dental, and supportive services under one healthcare network. Our care model focuses on prevention, early intervention, chronic disease management, and wellness while building strong relationships with the communities we serve.

We are committed to providing culturally responsive care rooted in compassion, dignity, equity, and respect.

We provide a wide range of primary and preventive care services at JPAFHC, including routine checkups and physicals, as well as specialized care such as chronic disease management. We also provide women's health and family planning services, pediatric care, and dental and oral health services for the whole family. Patients also have access to behavioral health, podiatry, and pharmacy services at JPAFHC, and telehealth appointments are available to help make patient care more accessible. 

Whether you are managing a chronic condition, prioritizing preventive care, seeking behavioral health support, or navigating important life changes, our team works alongside you to develop a personalized care plan that supports your physical, emotional, and social well-being.

At JPAFHC, we are proud to be part of the communities we serve and remain committed to helping individuals and families live healthier lives for years to come.

Call 718-945-7150 or book online to schedule an appointment, consultation, or telehealth visit. 

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Our History

Founded in 1981 as a free pediatric health center, The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, Inc. was officially incorporated in 1987, honoring Rep. Joseph P. Addabbo, Sr., a tireless advocate for affordable healthcare. For over 30 years, we have continued his legacy, overcoming barriers and improving healthcare access for individuals and families in our community. We now operate five health centers across the Rockaway Peninsula, Southeast Queens, and Red Hook, Brooklyn, providing a full range of high-quality, accessible, and cost-effective healthcare services.
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Our mission is to be the leading provider of preventive and comprehensive primary healthcare in New York.

We are committed to delivering patient-focused, high-quality, accessible, and cost-effective services that respect the social, religious, cultural, and economic needs of the communities we serve. We provide care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, and through education, innovation, and community partnerships, we strive to exceed the expectations of our patients and communities.

Board of Directors

The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, Inc., a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center, is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of a diverse and representative group of patients and community leaders who donate their time and talent to further the mission of the Health Center.

Betty A. Leon RN, MA, Esq.

Board Chair

Nancy Martinez

1st Vice Chair

Wendy Lawrence

2nd Vice Chair

Leonor Reina

Treasurer

Glenn Greenidge

Secretary

Camille Eaddy

Board Member

Dianne Moore

Board Member

Sylvester Okonkwo

Board Member

Walter Sanchez

Board Member

Jason Pierre

Board Member

Partners and Collaborators

You and your healthcare provider work together as partners to make sure you have the support and information you need to make informed healthcare decisions. We coordinate services with outside agencies to help you connect to the community resources you need.

Safety and Quality

At The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, Inc., we work very hard to provide the highest standards in safety and quality and pride ourselves on the promotion of healthy living, in conjunction with medical care. We understand your right to quality healthcare, provided in a respectful and considerate manner, with the recognition of personal dignity and privacy.

Our Commitment

JPAFHC is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) Diagnostic and Treatment Center licensed under New York State Public Health Law and a FTCA deemed organization. We are proud to be an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Compliance & Confidential Reporting

The Compliance Whistleblower Hotline allows concerns to be reported confidentially and anonymously. Call 718-663-6161
Arverne
6200 Beach Channel Drive, Arverne, NY 11692
Far Rockaway
1288 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Jamaica
114‑39 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434
Jamaica
118-11 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434
Brooklyn
120 Richards Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236