The Pride Health Center at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull is designed to focus on the health needs and disparities specific to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) community. Our team is committed to addressing the physical and behavioral health needs of all our patients with dignity and respect.
Since 2014, Woodhull has been recognized annually as a “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign. Their annual Healthcare Equality Index recognizes organizations that have met broad criteria that actively engage in protecting LGBTQ patients and employees from discrimination, ensuring equal visitation for LGBTQ people, and providing staff training in LGBTQ patient-centered care.
The Pride Health Center at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull offers state of the art primary and preventive care for all in the following areas: Transgender Health Care, including hormone therapy
- Primary Care
- Same-day urgent care visits
- Confidential HIV testing and prevention
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment
- Young Adult Care
- LGBTQ Mental Health
- Pre- and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP and PEP)
- OB/GYN
- Dental
- Immunizations
- Ophthalmology
The Pride Health Center at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull is staffed by culturally competent, LGBTQ affirming, trained staff and providers, in an open and honest environment that can provide care that respects the unique health needs of our patients. Our providers include Valerie Santangelo, NP, Alla Shkolnik, NP and Susan Weiss, NP.
Office Hours
Monday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
To schedule an appointment, call us at 718-963-8068 Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
After Hours call the 24-Hour Nurse Call Line 718-963-8033.
Or email our providers at:
Valerie.Santangelo@woodhullhc.nychhc.org
Alla.Shkolnik@woodhullhc.nychhc.org
Insurance: We accept Medicaid, Medicare, other managed care plans and most commercial insurance plans.
Thank you for choosing NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull as your medical home.
TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR HEALTH