About Schenectady Family Health Center
This clinic operates under a SLIDING SCALE model.
This means that it MAY NOT be free depending on your income.
You will be required to prove financial need in order to receive free services or services at a reduced cost.
This is a health care center funded by the federal government.
This means even if you have no insurance you can be covered.
The center is also income based for those making an income.
This health center can cover services such as checkups, treatment, pregnancy care (where applicable), immunizations and child care (where applicable), prescription medicine and mental and substance abuse where applicable.
Contact them at the number provided for full details.
Schenectady Family Health Center is a Community Health Center.
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This clinic has provided great health care for Schenectady County and the surrounding areas for over 35 years. They have grown from a small health center to a complete health network offering reliable, high-quality services that you and your loved ones need to get and stay healthy. Good health is their highest priority with their caring, experienced, and board certified providers that will work with you in their comfortable, confidential family practice setting to make sure that all of your health and wellness needs are met. Services provided are from prenatal care to pediatrics, from coughs and colds to chronic disease care.
Hours of Operation:
Monday 8 am to 5:30 pm
Tuesday 8 am to 7 pm
Wednesday 8 am to 5:30 pm
Thursday 8 am to 5:30 pm
Friday 8 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am to 1 pm
Hometown Health Center patients will be seen by
appointment with their primary care provider by calling 370-1441 during
regularly scheduled business hours. Patient appointments are scheduled
by members of the registration staff or Call Center employees. Health
center patients are encouraged to schedule appointments with a provider,
but the Center also offers emergency urgent care and same-day walk-in
appointments daily to increase access to care in the community.
Since this is a sliding fee scale clinic, we have provided the Federal Poverty Guidelines below. Visit the Schenectady Family Health Center website listed above to see what the level is needed for free care.
Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2021
| Persons In Family Household |
Poverty Guideline Salary per year |
| 1 | $12,760 |
| 2 | $17,240 |
| 3 | $21,720 |
| 4 | $26,200 |
| 5 | $30,680 |
| 6 | $35,160 |
| 7 | $39,640 |
| 8 | $44,120 |
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get reduced or free services from some clinics, they use a sliding fee scale based on your income.
When they use a sliding fee scale, the 100% rate can be different than 100%. In those cases, using for example a 200% federal poverty level, you will only need double the 100% number listed above to 200%.
COVID-19 Information for Patients
Contact your healthcare provider by phone before coming to a clinic or hospital if you meet the following criteria:
- Symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath, fatigue, headache
- Symptoms such as muscle or body aches, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose.
- Contact with someone with confirmed COVID-19 within 14 days of onset of systems
Mild Covid Symptoms
- Low-grade fever (approx 100 degrees Fahrenheit for adults)
- Nasal congestion
- Runny nose
- Mild, dry cough
- Mild body aches
Moderate Covid Symptoms
- Fever above 100.4 F
- Persistent cough
- Temporary shortness of breath when you exert yourself
- Exhaustion, need to stay in bed
Severe Covid Symptoms
- Constant trouble breathing
- Persistent chest pain or pressure
- Confusion
- Trouble staying awake
- Blue lips or face
Health Care Center
Federal Healthcare
This is a health care center funded by the federal government. This means even if you have no insurance you can be covered.
The center is also income based for those making an income. This health center can cover services such as checkups, treatment,
pregnancy care (where applicable), immunizations and child care (where applicable), prescription medicine and mental and
substance abuse where applicable. Contact them at the number provided for full details.
Community Health
Schenectady Family Health Center is a Community Health Center.
