Eric B. Chandler Health Center

The Eric B. Chandler Health Center is a comprehensive, family-oriented community health center located at 277 George Street in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It is a key component of the Rutgers Health system, operated by the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School with the active leadership of a community board. Established in 1987, its mission is to provide high-quality, culturally-effective, and affordable healthcare to the local community, particularly focusing on underserved populations. The center offers a broad spectrum of services, encompassing various aspects of primary care. These include family and adult medicine, pediatrics (child health care), women's health (obstetrics and gynecology), infectious disease care (including HIV counseling, testing, and treatment), and podiatry (foot care). The facility also provides comprehensive dental care, from preventive services to restorative and curative procedures. In addition to medical and dental services, the center integrates social work, nutrition services, health education, and community outreach to address the holistic well-being of its patients. The Eric B. Chandler Health Center is committed to making healthcare accessible. It accepts a variety of insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. Furthermore, it offers a sliding fee scale for eligible patients, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent individuals and families from receiving the care they need. The center also provides services by appointment, offers a 24-hour on-call physician rotation, and has language interpreting services available to accommodate diverse patient needs.