HEALTHCARE AT THE FLOATING HOSPITAL

The Floating Hospital’s comprehensive care services are available to everyone. Whether you are insured through your employer, are eligible for Medicaid, or have no insurance at all, come to one of our healthcare centers and experience the kind of care that has made us a New York City icon for nearly 160 years.

ARE YOU A CURRENT PATIENT?

Our Patient Portal allows you to check lab results, update contact information, request referrals, get visit summaries and send a question to your provider.

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Primary medical, dental, specialty, and behavioral healthcare that will serve you for life.

Our providers work as a team to care for you and your family, coordinating and customizing treatments and medications that fit your lifestyle.

Medical Services

Our team of board-certified physicians provides comprehensive primary medical care to help you maintain good health at every stage of life.

  • Medical exams and preventive cancer screenings
  • Sick and urgent care visits
  • Physicals and immunizations required for school and employment
  • Lab/bloodwork
  • Gynecological exams, pregnancy testing, and prenatal care referrals
  • Vision, hearing, tuberculosis, and lead screenings
  • Management of chronic health issues such as asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, and sexually transmitted diseases
  • Cardiology
  • Podiatry
  • Optometry (available at our new LIC clinic, opening soon)

Behavioral Health Services

Our Behavioral Health Team is here to help. We’re trained to understand and address the emotional, psychological, and social issues facing you and your family.

  • Therapy for adults and children
  • Psychiatric and psychological evaluations
  • Individual, couple, and family counseling
  • Child psychiatry
  • Treatment of depression, stress, and anxiety
  • Medication management
  • Substance abuse counseling and therapy
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Case management

Dental Services

We help you build good dental habits and keep you smiling! Nicknamed “Gentle Dental” by our patients, our dental program provides quality oral healthcare to people of all ages.

  • Dental exams and cleanings
  • Scaling
  • Full and partial dentures
  • Bridge work
  • Filings, extractions, and crowns
  • Oral cancer screenings

Infectious Disease Services

Expert diagnosis, treatment and management, coordinated with primary care.

  • HIV
  • Hepatitis B and C
  • Lyme Disease
  • Measles
  • Malaria
  • Cellulitis (skin infection), abscesses, osteomyelitis (bone infection), endocarditis (heart valve infection), and other recurrent or progressive infections

Reproductive Health Services

We offer care that supports your decisions and provides you with the services you need in a safe and confidential setting.

  • Gynecologic exams
  • Adolescent gynecology
  • Menstrual pain and irregularities
  • Pelvic and vaginal discomfort and infections
  • Breast exams
  • Menopause management
  • Gynecologic cancer screenings and pap testing

Eye care services

We help you and your family see better with world-class eye care for adults and children.

  • Comprehensive eye exams
  • Corrective glasses and lenses
  • Frames

This health center receives HHS funding and has federal Public Health Service deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.

HEALTH CENTER LOCATIONS

The Floating Hospital:
Main Clinic

21-01 41st Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101

Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Appointments:
718-784-2240, ext. 107

The Floating Hospital:
Queensbridge Health Center

10-29 41st Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Appointments:
718-361-6266

Service Animal Policy

The Floating Hospital welcomes service animals trained to perform specific tasks to assist individuals with disabilities. However, emotional support animals are not permitted in our facilities. We appreciate your understanding as we maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all patients and staff.

If you would like to refer a patient, please go to our Case Workers/DOE referral page.

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The Floating Hospital Pharmacy

21-01 41st Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Phone: (914) 556-2511
Fax: (914) 556-2221

Free prescription delivery is available.

Low-cost medication is available to our uninsured and under-insured customers through the 340B drug pricing program.

Shopping at our pharmacy supports our community charity work.

FAQs

We will still see you and apply our sliding fee scales (SFS). The SFS calculates a rate of pay based upon your household size and income. Costs may be less than $50 or more than $100. The front desk clerk will calculate the cost before your service so you can know the affordability of the visit in advance. The clerk will work with you to ensure that you receive the healthcare that you need.

We participate in dozens of insurance networks, including plans sponsored by most employers. Call ahead of your visit to make sure that we participate in your plan.

Yes, we take all NYS Exchange plans.

We gladly accept all Medicare and Medicaid plans.

Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are always welcome!

TFH main Healthcare Center in Long Island City: 718-784-2240

TFH Healthcare Clinic at Queensbridge Houses: 718-361-6299

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