Since 1981, Morris Heights Health Center (MHHC) has had a record of distinction as the major provider of health care to Morris Heights and the surrounding areas. Born out of the local need for quality care in the area, MHHC is a non-profit organization funded by federal, state and foundation grants and private and corporate donations.
For over a quarter of a century, we’ve provided quality primary healthcare services to all members of the community, including the medically, socially and economically disadvantaged — from medical and dental services to counseling. Proudly, we’ve always been at the forefront in both the local and medical communities.
This health center is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n).
Morris Heights Health Center is recognized as a Level III Patient Centered Medical Home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and is accredited by the Joint Commission.
Meeting the Needs of the Community
MHHC now serves more than 48,000 patients annually and provides a wide range of primary, specialty, dental, mental health, educational and social services at five convenient locations. In addition, Morris Heights Health Center maintains school-based health facilities in eight New York City Public Schools that provide health care for the students.
A Tradition of Innovation
MHHC was the first federally funded community health center in New York City to be accredited by the Joint Commission.
The Women’s Health & Birthing Pavilion (WH & BP) of MHHC was the first out-of-hospital, midwifery-run childbearing center in a low income community in the country.
The WH&BP is accredited by the National Association of Childbearing Centers (NACC).
MHHC is a founding member of Affinity Health Plan, formerly The Bronx Health Plan, one of the first managed care programs for Bronx residents.
MHHC has provided on-site HIV/AIDS services since the beginning of the AIDS epidemic. In recognition of our pioneering care, we were chosen to be one of the three national pilot projects to demonstrate an integrated centralized model of HIV/AIDS services, which is now replicated nationwide.
Morris Heights Health Center is affiliated with the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) and the Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS).
Our Mission
Morris Heights Health Center shall be the vanguard for quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for all.
Our Vision
The Morris Heights Health Center will use its resources to become and remain a sought after health care organization with an exceptional system of care that identifies and addresses the health care needs of its targeted communities by creating equality in access to affordable quality health care services.
Value Statement
We (MHHC) shall use the collective efforts of our community, providers and staff in developing and maintaining a healthcare practice that is effective, safe and competitive without compromising our quality of care, sound business, moral or ethical standards.
The underlying principles are:
- Serving with Humanity, Respect and Affirmation
- Being a Catalyst or Agent for change
- Promoting Inclusiveness
- Permitting Risk-Taking on all levels – both individual and team
- Producing and providing Quality Products
- Promoting Transparency and Accountability
- Functioning with Integrity
