Syracuse Community Health provides caring pediatric services for infants, children, and teens in Onondaga County. Our team supports your child at every stage with checkups, vaccinations, and treatment when they’re sick. We partner with families to help kids grow healthy and strong in a welcoming environment.
Our experienced healthcare professionals work collaboratively to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care tailored to your individual needs
Our experienced healthcare professionals work collaboratively to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care tailored to your individual needs.
We’ve answered our most common questions to help you prepare for your visit.
Yes, Syracuse Community Health accepts Medicaid, Fidelis Care, United Healthcare Community Plan, and most other insurance plans for pediatric care. We also provide care for children without insurance based on a sliding fee scale, so every child can receive the healthcare they need regardless of their family’s ability to pay.
Syracuse Community Health has multiple locations throughout Syracuse and Onondaga County, offering pediatric care, including same-day sick visits when available. We also provide school-based health centers in eight Syracuse City School District buildings, making it convenient to get care close to home or school.
Syracuse Community Health pediatricians and providers care for children from birth through age 21. This extended age range ensures your child can maintain a relationship with their trusted healthcare provider through their teenage years and into early adulthood, supporting continuity of care during important developmental stages.
Yes, school-based health centers at Syracuse City School District locations provide vaccinations along with well-child exams and sick visits during school hours. These services are available to all students regardless of insurance status, making it easier for parents to keep their children up-to-date on important immunizations without missing work or school.
No insurance is required at Syracuse Community Health. We provide pediatric healthcare to all children, regardless of insurance, using a sliding fee scale based on family income and household size. Our mission is to ensure every child in Central New York has access to quality healthcare.
Well-child visits include a complete physical exam, tracking of growth and development, age-appropriate vaccinations, and screening for health concerns. Your pediatrician will also answer questions about nutrition, sleep, behavior, and school performance, helping ensure your child stays healthy and reaches important developmental milestones.
All Syracuse Community Health sites throughout Onondaga County provide pediatric services, plus eight school-based health centers within Syracuse City School District buildings. This means you have multiple convenient options for your child’s healthcare, whether you prefer a community health center or the convenience of care during school hours.
Yes! We have bilingual pediatric providers and professional interpreters available for Spanish-speaking families. Our culturally sensitive pediatric care ensures your child receives quality healthcare in your preferred language.
We provide all recommended childhood immunizations, including routine vaccines for infants, school-required vaccines, flu shots, HPV vaccines for teens, and catch-up immunizations for children who are behind on their vaccine schedule.
Well-child visits are recommended regularly: frequently for babies (2, 4, 6, 9, 12 months), then annually for children and teens. These visits include growth monitoring, development assessment, immunizations, and preventive care to keep your child healthy.
