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Institute staff head to Washington DC to advocate for community health centers

February 27, 2024

On February 14th, Institute staff members gathered with staff from other community health centers and the Community Health Center Association of New York State (CHCANYS) to meet with elected officials in Washington, D.C. Dr....

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The Institute hosts event to train human service providers to better understand and serve Ulster County’s Q’eqchi’ community

February 27, 2024

On February 14, the Institute hosted a special training event for Ulster County health and human service providers to learn how to better serve members of the immigrant community whose first language is Q’eqchi’,...

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Watch the video tour of Pine Street Family Health Center

January 30, 2024

Take a peek at our newest location, the Pine Street Family Health Center! Located in midtown Kingston, this brand new state-of-the-art community health center welcomes patients of all ages, regardless of their ability to...

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Take control of your health in 2024

January 29, 2024

It’s a new year, and it’s the perfect time to take control of your health. Our providers and staff are here to help. We offer primary care, dental care, and behavioral health care for...

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Spotlight: Family Practice Center of Hyde Park

January 26, 2024

Are you looking for whole-person health care in Dutchess County for you and your loved ones? The Family Practice Center of Hyde Park is here for you! Located at 11 Crum Elbow Road, the...

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Gender Wellness Clinic expands to offer care at New Paltz Family Health Center

January 25, 2024

The Institute’s Gender Wellness Clinic is now offering gender-affirming care at the New Paltz Family Health Center in addition to the original location at the Kingston Family Health Center. Our staff is proud to...

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Thank you to our 2023 Holiday Sponsors!

December 22, 2023

Each year, we invite our partners, vendors and community to sponsor messages of gratitude to our incredible staff. We are so grateful to this year’s sponsors, whose contributions are supporting the Institute’s essential health...

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New report: Medicaid reimburses just 70% of cost of care provided by New York’s community health centers

December 20, 2023

A new report from The Urban Institute found that Medicaid reimburses just 70% of the cost of care provided by New York State’s community health centers. This budget shortfall leads to inevitable financial pressure...

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The Institute honors extraordinary nurses with the DAISY Award

December 8, 2023

The Institute was thrilled to recognize Nurse Joanna Hagelthorn, RN, and Nurse Tara Banks, LPN, as the winners of the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses. This award, which draws upon nominations from patients, staff...

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Institute staff present research projects at APHA Meeting & Expo in Atlanta

November 29, 2023

From November 12-15, several Institute for Family Health staff members attended the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting & Expo in Atlanta, Georgia. This year’s conference theme was “Creating the Healthiest Nation: Overcoming...

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Institute for Family Health recognized for clinical quality excellence

November 29, 2023

This month, the Institute for Family Health received two designations through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badge program, which honors health centers nationwide that have attained the...

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Institute staff help Hudson Valley arts community access health care at Kingston’s O+ Festival

October 30, 2023

On the weekend of October 6-8, Institute for Family Health staff joined the annual O+ Festival in Kingston, NY, where artists, musicians and other creatives accessed health and wellness services. Now in its 14th...

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Updated COVID-19 vaccines are available for ages 6 months and up

October 27, 2023

The Institute for Family Health is now offering updated Moderna vaccines! The updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines protect against newer variants and increase protection against the virus. We continue to recommend that patients and community...

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We’re hiring! Save the dates for our upcoming career fairs

October 3, 2023

Attention job seekers! The Institute for Family Health is hiring passionate health care professionals. Join us at one of the events listed below to discuss our available positions in the following departments: Family medicine...

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Announcing the class of 2024 Family Nurse Practitioner Residents

September 28, 2023

We are thrilled to welcome our newest class of Family Nurse Practitioner Residents – the Class of 2024! These four outstanding nurse practitioners were selected based on their proven dedication to the Institute’s mission...

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