Morris Heights Health Center
Morris Heights Health Center is a federally qualified community health center based in Bronx, NY, with 9 clinic locations in 2 cities. It served 48,610 patients in 2025. Fees are on a sliding scale by income and insurance, and every patient is seen regardless of ability to pay.
- 48,610patients in 2025
- 12%uninsured patients
- 74%at or below the poverty line
Care offered: primary care, dental care, mental health care, eye exams, children’s checkups, women’s health, and telehealth.
Who Morris Heights Health Center serves
74% of patients live at or below the poverty line and 89% are at or below twice that level. 12% have no insurance, 58% have Medicaid or CHIP, 9% have Medicare and 17% have private insurance. 756 patients were experiencing homelessness. 205 were veterans.
| Measure | This center | NY median | U.S. median | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients at or below the poverty line | 74% | 72% | 65% | +2 pts |
| Patients at or below 200% of the poverty line | 89% | 92% | 92% | −3 pts |
| Measure | This center | NY median | U.S. median | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured patients | 12% | 6% | 14% | +5 pts |
| Medicaid or CHIP patients | 58% | 52% | 42% | +6 pts |
| Medicare patients | 9% | 13% | 11% | −3 pts |
| Privately insured patients | 17% | 20% | 24% | −3 pts |
Care and screenings
| Service | Patients | What it counts |
|---|---|---|
| Dental care | 5,876 | patients had dental exams |
| Mental health care | 3,260 | patients treated for depression or anxiety |
| Eye exams | 3,911 | patients had eye exams |
| Well-child visits | 5,995 | children had checkups |
| Flu shots | 8,830 | patients vaccinated |
| Cervical cancer screening | 3,820 | patients tested |
| Breast cancer screening | 2,818 | patients screened |
| Family planning | 10,841 | patients served |
| Diabetes care | 3,180 | patients with diabetes |
| Blood pressure care | 5,850 | patients with hypertension |
| Asthma care | 3,387 | patients with asthma |
| HIV testing | 14,110 | patients tested |
| Hepatitis C testing | 7,113 | patients tested |
| Childhood lead tests | 172 | children tested |
Quality of care
Morris Heights Health Center is at or above the New York median on 2 of 7 preventive-care measures. Higher is better on every line.
| Measure | This center | NY median | U.S. median | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with high blood pressure under control | 64% | 69% | 68% | −6 pts |
| Women 52–74 screened for breast cancer | 52% | 57% | 54% | −5 pts |
| Women 24–64 screened for cervical cancer | 51% | 54% | 54% | −3 pts |
| Adults 46–75 screened for colorectal cancer | 44% | 46% | 44% | −2 pts |
| Patients 12+ screened for depression | 67% | 73% | 77% | −6 pts |
| Adults assessed for tobacco use | 80% | 79% | 86% | +1 pts |
| High-risk adults on statin therapy | 76% | 76% | 79% | In line |
Where Morris Heights Health Center patients live
| ZIP code | Patients | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|
| 10453 | 14,457 | 10% |
| 10468 | 3,915 | 12% |
| 10457 | 2,914 | 11% |
| 10452 | 2,771 | 13% |
| 10466 | 2,501 | 13% |
| 10456 | 2,445 | 11% |
| 10458 | 1,737 | 16% |
| 10451 | 1,687 | 14% |
Morris Heights Health Center locations
Bronx Medical and Wellness Center
Other health centers in New York
- William F. Ryan Community Health Center, Inc.
- Cornerstone Family Healthcare
- Community Healthcare Network, Inc.
- Open Door Family Medical Center, Inc.
- Oak Orchard Community Health Center, Inc.
- Aizer Health, Inc.
How fees work: the sliding-fee guide.