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The Floating Hospital is a community health center serving vulnerable populations in New York City, including nearly 27,000 children and adults annually, with a particular focus on homeless families in shelters and those experiencing domestic violence. Operating for over 160 years, the organization provides comprehensive healthcare and support services regardless of insurance coverage or ability to pay.
The Floating Hospital's approach combines direct medical care with removal of barriers to healthcare access and long-term family support. The organization operates a citywide transportation network to help patients reach services, provides essentials like food, clothing, and baby necessities, and offers tailored health education and behavioral health programs alongside medical treatment. The clinic emphasizes prevention and teaches healthy lifestyle practices as part of comprehensive support for families.
Services include:
- Comprehensive primary care and physical examinations, including back-to-school physicals
- Behavioral health services
- Dental clinic services
- Infectious disease services, including HIV and flu services
- Optometry services
- Pharmacy with free prescription delivery and low-cost medication through 340B drug pricing program
- Reproductive healthcare and women's wellness services
- Health education and youth programs
- Free transportation services to access care
- Emergency relief including food, clothing, and personal care items
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