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Community health centers in Newark, NJ

20 health centers. Community health center: 20.

Nearest emergency rooms

Common questions

How many community health centers are in Newark, New Jersey?

Our directory lists 20 health centers in Newark (Community health center: 20).

Is there a health center with a sliding fee scale in Newark?

Yes. HRSA lists 20 sites in its Health Center Program. These health centers must offer discounts based on income and serve patients regardless of ability to pay.

Where is the nearest emergency room to Newark?

Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare data, near Newark: Saint Michael's Medical Center, Newark (0.6 mi), The University Hospital, Newark (0.9 mi) and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark (2.5 mi). In a medical emergency, call 911.

Community health centers offer primary care (checkups, care when you are sick, and often dental, mental health and pharmacy services) to everyone in their area. Health centers in the federal Health Center Program (HRSA) must offer discounts based on income, called a sliding fee scale, and must serve patients whether or not they have insurance or can pay.

Sources: HRSA Health Center Service Delivery and Look-Alike Sites (retrieved 2026-11-13); CMS Federally Qualified Health Center Enrollments (updated 2026-10-19, retrieved 2026-11-13); NPI Registry monthly file, NPPES (updated 2026-11-01, retrieved 2026-11-07). Methodology