Sliding Scale and Free Clinics

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) 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 and
Travel to countries with coronavirus alerts within 14 days of onset of symptoms or
Contact with someone with confirmed COVID-19 within 14 days of onset of systems

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. In order to get more information on this clinic, click on the icons below. You may be required to join for free in order to access full contact information.

About Schenectady Family Health Center

Sliding Scale

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.