If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in Newark, closest first.
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- Saint James Health, Inc. Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
Services offered
Dental
Cleanings, exams, restorations, extractions, and urgent dental care on a sliding scale.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Pediatrics
Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.
About Newark Community Health Centers, Inc.
Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Newark, NJ. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.
Community Health Centers like Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.
HIV testing + PrEP at Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across New Jersey.
Pediatric care for Black families
In 2022, Black infants in the U.S. died at a rate of 10.9 per 1,000 live births, per the CDC. FQHC pediatric services include well-child visits, developmental screening, and Vaccines for Children (VFC) coverage for uninsured kids. Children covered by Medicaid (CHIP in some states) get all VFC vaccines at no cost.
Coverage + benefits in New Jersey
Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. accepts New Jersey Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).
Frequently asked questions
What services does Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. offer?
Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. in Newark, New Jersey offers Dental, Enabling services, Pediatrics.
Does Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Newark Community Health Centers, Inc.?
HRSA lists this site as open about 52 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Where is Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. located?
Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. is at 101 Ludlow St, Newark, NJ 07114-1108. Phone: 973-565-0355.
Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.
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