Newark Community Health Center
Pediatrics • Newark, NJ • Since 1986
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About
Pediatric Program - Newark Community Health Center Newark - Newark Community Health Centers (NCHC) is a nonprofit, federally qualified health center founded in 1986 and headquartered in Newark, NJ. It operates seven health centers across Newark, East Orange, Irvington, and Orange. - Pediatric services: NCHC provides pediatric care as part of its comprehensive medical offerings for children, alongside adult medicine, women's health, dental, and other services. They emphasize accessible, high-quality care for uninsured and underserved populations. - Mission and scope: Aims to eliminate health disparities and improve health outcomes for children and families in the community. The centers offer affordable care, with programs that support insured and uninsured patients, along with community outreach and events. - Practical details: To book pediatric appointments or inquire about pediatric services, contact NCHC at 1-800-994-6242 or visit nchcfqhc.org. They run community-based programs and free or low-cost services as part of their mission. Note: The page highlights include general information about NCHC’s scope, locations, and commitment to pediatric care within their broader community health programs.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yahoo Local / MapQuest / Yelp (aggregated): 2.0 out of 5 stars (aggregate across some platforms) (Approx. 38-42 reviews (depending on the platform))
- Local Guide World: 3.8 out of 5 stars (587 reviews)
- Google / BirdEye: 4.0 out of 5 stars (362 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some individual doctors and nurses are praised for being kind, professional, and helpful
- Positive experiences reported for specific services like vaccinations and certain pediatric care providers
- Some staff members are described as accommodating and pleasant
Common complaints
- Long wait times and overbooked appointments
- Unprofessional or rude staff interactions (front desk, security, and medical support)
- Disorganized scheduling and check-in processes
- Perceived lack of courtesy or empathy from some clinical staff
"I have been coming to the pediatrics office since my daughter was born... Dr. Manigault... she's an amazing doctor. She's so sweet with..."
- Patient review on Yahoo Local"In contrast, the pediatric section, although sometimes experiencing delays, has consistently provided a positive experience, thanks to my daughter's doctor and the assistants."
- Patient review on Local Guide World"Pésima la atención de las personas que están en el Área de Pediatría atienden como mala actitud como si odiaran trabajar en este lugar"
- Patient review on Yelp/MapQuest (Translated: Terrible attention from the people in the Pediatrics area, they attend with a bad attitude as if they hated working in this place)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Newark Community Health - Explore New Jersey - Apr 10, 2026
- New Jersey Community Capital provides $2.3M loan to Newark Community Health Centers | ROI-NJ - Apr 9, 2026
- Community Health Centers Provide a Lifeline for One in Four Medicaid and Uninsured Children - NACHC - Mar 23, 2026
- Newark’s La Casa de Don Pedro Opens ‘El Barrio Wellness,’ Reviving City Landmark for a New Era of Community Health - La Casa de Don Pedro - Nov 14, 2025
- RWJBarnabas unveils first-of-its-kind community center in Newark - May 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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