named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Behavioral Health Services
Provides individual, child, adolescent, and family therapy using a collaborative care model integrated with primary and dental care.
Early Intervention Program
Offers free developmental screenings and therapeutic services for infants and toddlers with delays in speech, motor, or social skills, regardless of diagnosis.
In-House Pharmacy
Provides convenient, affordable medication access with professional consultation and refill support at the 188th Street location.
Mobile Health Program
Delivers comprehensive medical care through a state-of-the-art mobile unit to underserved communities across the Bronx.
Pediatric Sensory Room
Offers sensory integration therapy and play-based activities to support motor skills, self-regulation, and development in children.
Speech & Language Therapy
Provides evaluation and therapy for speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders in children and adults, including those with autism, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and developmental conditions.
Veterans Liaison Program
Connects veterans and military service members with community resources and healthcare services.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Specialized Therapy for Children with Disabilities 2 activities
- Behavioral health and mental health servicesProvides individual, child, adolescent, and family therapy services for patients age 5 and older, including psychiatric social work and therapy for stroke patients to relearn speech and communication skills.
- Early Intervention and pediatric developmental servicesDelivers Early Intervention services including speech therapy, physical therapy, and individualized developmental support to help children develop talking, walking, and social interaction skills. Includes pediatric feeding evaluations and therapy for children with food aversions or sensory and neurological impairments.
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Community Health Center Services 2 activities
- Comprehensive primary care servicesProvides primary care services to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors in a culturally sensitive and patient-friendly environment. Recognized as a Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance, delivering high-quality care to vulnerable populations in the Bronx.
- Mobile health servicesOperates a mobile health program using technologically advanced, state-of-the-art vehicles to deliver comprehensive medical and dental care to communities across the Bronx.
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Hearing Health Services and Support 1 activity
- Audiology servicesProvides comprehensive audiological evaluation and treatment services for hearing and vestibular/balance problems in newborns, children, and adults, including air and bone conduction testing, speech testing, tympanometry, otoacoustic emissions, auditory evoked potentials, and videonystagmography.
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Comprehensive Dental Care Services 1 activity
- Dental care servicesProvides affordable general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, orthodontic treatment, and free dental screenings with outreach and dental health education to schools and community organizations. Operates in-house dental services for children and adults.
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Pharmacy Access and Medication Assistance 1 activity
- In-house pharmacy servicesOperates an in-house pharmacy at the 260 East 188th Street location, open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a half-hour lunch closure, to support patient access to medications.
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Short-Term Rehabilitation Therapy 1 activity
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy servicesProvides intensive rehabilitation services through licensed physical and occupational therapy specialists, including speech and language therapy for individuals of all ages with communication, voice, and swallowing disorders. Delivers state-of-the-art treatments using advanced equipment for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
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Advanced Surgical and Cardiac Care 1 activity
- Specialty medical careOffers a range of specialty services including allergy, cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, genetics, gynecology, obstetrics, optometry, orthopedics, nutrition, podiatry, physiatry, radiology, rheumatology, and vision therapy for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
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Veteran Support Grantmaking 1 activity
- Veterans liaison programOperates a veterans liaison program to support access to care and services for veteran patients.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$50.83M
Contributions & grants$4.77M9%
Program service revenue$46.04M91%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$16K
expenses
Total expenses$51.59M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$34.90M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$36.60M
Cash$4.61M
Investments$0
Liabilities$40.94M
Net assets$-4.34M
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DOUGLAS L YORK | CEO | 50 | $738K |
| JAE K AHN | CMO | 50 | $530K |
| ANNE SPELLMAN | CNO/COO | 50 | $464K |
| MARY HARTNETT | CFO | 50 | $455K |
| VINCENZO FERRARO | SENIOR VP | 50 | $270K |
| HENRY ROCHEL | PSYCHIATRIST O/P | 50 | $247K |
| VANESSA SALCEDO | VICE PRESIDENT | 50 | $246K |
| MARIAN DROZ SALAZAR | PSYCHIATRIST O/P | 50 | $241K |
| RACHEL ROSEN | ATTEND. DENTAL | 50 | $240K |
board members · 12
- ARLETTE MARRERO — BOARD MEMBER
- BARBARA MILLER — TREASURER
- BERNICE WILLIAMS — BOARD MEMBER
- DR ERNEST PATTI — VICE CHAIR
- LOTTIE LOTT — BOARD MEMBER
- MARIO ABREU — BOARD MEMBER
- MARYANN ROSA — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL CONTOS — BOARD MEMBER
- RUTH DYER — BOARD MEMBER
- SHIREENA DRAMMEH — BOARD MEMBER
- SORAYA ALVAREZ — SECRETARY
- TONY MAHLER — CHAIR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Health Resources and Services Administration Government — Recognized Union Community Health Center as a Health Center Quality Leader in 2017
- National Committee for Quality Assurance Government — Recognized Union Community Health Center as a New York State Patient-Centered Medical Home
- National Committee for Quality Assurance Government — Recognized by NCQA as a Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home
- National Committee for Quality Assurance Government — Recognizes UCHC for providing the highest tier of quality health care services to vulnerable populations.
- National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Government — Recognized by NCQA for providing high-quality healthcare services to vulnerable populations in the Bronx.
- UCHC_Insurances_Sept_2025.pdf Government — Accepts multiple medical and behavioral health insurance plans, including government-funded programs such as Medicaid and Medicare.
- local community organizations Partner — Receives free dental screenings, outreach, and dental health education from Union Community Health Center.
- schools Partner — Receives free dental screenings, outreach, and dental health education from Union Community Health Center.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Culturally Sensitive, Patient-Friendly Caremethodology: culturally_sensitive_careBy delivering care through a culturally sensitive and patient-friendly model, we produce higher engagement and accessibility because patients are more likely to seek and remain in care when services respect their cultural context and reduce systemic barriers.
- Early Intervention Through Developmental Supportmethodology: early_childhood_interventionBy offering early childhood intervention without requiring a formal diagnosis and focusing on critical developmental periods, we produce better long-term outcomes because timely, play-based, and sensory-integrated therapies support foundational brain and behavioral development.
- Integrated Collaborative Caremethodology: collaborative_care_modelBy co-locating and coordinating primary care, behavioral health, dental, and specialty providers into a unified team, we produce more holistic and effective treatment because patients receive seamless, comprehensive care that addresses interconnected physical, mental, and social health needs.
- Patient-Centered Medical Home Modelmethodology: patient_centered_medical_homeBy organizing care around the patient through a coordinated, team-based approach, we produce improved health outcomes and patient engagement because patients receive continuous, comprehensive, and personalized care aligned with evidence-based guidelines and their individual goals.
- Telehealth-Enabled Accessmethodology: telehealth-accessBy delivering care via telehealth, we produce greater continuity and utilization because patients can access trusted providers quickly and conveniently without travel or scheduling barriers, particularly benefiting underserved and mobility-limited populations.