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Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center - Albany Health Center

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920 Lark Drive, Albany, NY 12207
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At-a-Glance Facts

CostNot confirmed - call to ask
Provider typeCommunity Health Center
HoursMon: 7:30am-7:30pm; Tues, Wed, Thurs: 7:30am-6:00pm; Fri: 7:...
Phone(518) 465-4771
PaymentSliding Fee Scale; Blue Shield of NENY; CDPHP; Child Health...
Last updatedSeptember 15, 2026

Cost and Eligibility

Cost Model: Not confirmed

Payment method: Sliding Fee Scale; Blue Shield of NENY; CDPHP; Child Health Plus; Cigna; Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield; Empire Plan; Fidelis Care; Guardian; Healthplex; Humana (medical only); Magellan; Medicaid; Medicaid Managed Care; Medicare; Medicare Advantage; UnitedHealthcare (medical and dental); Value Options; WellCare, etc.

Contact the clinic directly to confirm current pricing, accepted insurance, eligibility rules, and any documents needed for your visit — payment policies can change and vary by service.

Services

Medical

Services described in the directory record: Asthma Services; Community Prevention and Treatment Services (CPTS); Diabetes Education; Immigration & Refugee Health; Mental Health Services; Obstetrics; Lab; Podiatry; Pregnancy Testing; Pharmacy; Primary Care; Travel Immunizations; Vision Services

Hours and Appointments

Mon: 7:30am-7:30pm; Tues, Wed, Thurs: 7:30am-6:00pm; Fri: 7:30am-5:00pm

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Languages and Accessibility

Language access, transportation, and accessibility details are not confirmed in structured fields. Contact the clinic directly before visiting.

About this clinic

The Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center (WYH) was established in 1971 to provide access to consistent quality healthcare without regard to income. Today, WYH offers primary medical, dental and behavioral health services to over 20,000 men, women and children at sites throughout our region. We operate health centers in Albany, Troy and Watervliet. Our School-Based Health Centers provide medical care in three of the City School District of Albany’s elementary schools as well as the Watervliet City School District. Our mobile health unit, Whitney on Wheels, provides medical care at schools, public housing and community centers in Albany and Rensselaer counties. Through a collaborative dental program with the Healthy Capital District Initiative (HCDI), Seal a Smile delivers preventative dental care at schools throughout our community and has recently added on-site restorative care to over 52 schools.

Directory remarks: Urban Area, Permanent Clinic, Year-Round, Full-Time (open 48 hours per week)

Verification and Listing History

Verification status: Verification needed
Last verified: Not recently verified
Listing last updated: September 15, 2026
Clinic management status: Managed or updated through an account

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Common Questions About Free and Low-Cost Clinics

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Is this clinic actually free?
Often not entirely. "Free clinic" usually means one of three things: a volunteer clinic with no charge, a community health center with a sliding fee scale based on household size and income, or a clinic that charges a small flat visit fee. A sliding scale can still leave a bill. Ask what the lowest tier costs before you book.
What if I have no income at all?
Most sliding-scale programs have a lowest tier for people with no income, and many accept a signed self-declaration when you have no pay stubs to show. Ask for the clinic's discount program by name and ask what proof they take. Being told "bring proof of income" does not mean you are turned away for having none.
What should I bring to a first visit?
Usually a photo ID, something showing your address, proof of income or a self-declaration, your insurance or Medicaid card if you have one, and a written list of your current medications and doses. Call ahead — requirements vary, and arriving without the right paperwork is the most common reason a first visit gets rescheduled.
Do I need insurance, or immigration documents?
Federally funded health centers serve patients regardless of insurance status and do not require proof of citizenship to provide care. Volunteer and charitable clinics set their own rules. If it matters to you, ask before your visit what they require and what they record.
Is dental care included?
Usually not, and this is the single most common disappointment. Dental is frequently a separate program with its own eligibility, its own waiting list, and a narrower service list — extractions and urgent pain may be covered while fillings, crowns, root canals, and dentures are not. Confirm that dental is offered at this specific location before travelling.
Can I get a prescription refilled here?
Most clinics require an appointment before they will refill anything, and a first appointment can be weeks out. If you are close to running out of a medication you cannot safely stop, say so when you call — say the medication name and how many days you have left. Ask your pharmacy at the same time; pharmacists can sometimes authorise a short emergency supply.
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