Residents of Corona, Queens, will soon see changes at their neighborhood health center (Corona Health Center), located at 34-33 Junction Boulevard. The city is investing $10.5 million to advance multiple infrastructure upgrades to the clinic, which offers screening, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, contraceptives and vaccines against HPV, hepatitis A, hepatitis B and meningitis, as well as medical care for children and adults through the Gotham Health Jackson Heights outpatient unit on the same site.
This was revealed on Wednesday by the Health Commissioner, Ashwin Vasan, after warning that the works carried out are part of the plan to offer better conditions and services to the thousands of patients who visit the health centre every year.
“The people of Queens deserve to have public health services provided in a dignified environment that is both physically and professionally welcoming,” said the head of the Big Apple health system, insisting that those who wish to go to the center can do so regardless of whether or not they have papers.
“Improving and upgrading our Corona Health Center will allow us to better serve the community, whether they need testing, treatment, vaccinations, or reproductive health services. Our Department of Health physicians are here to help with the highest quality services, delivered without judgment and regardless of immigration or insurance status,” Vasan said.
The renovation project, which includes accessibility improvements to the 1,939-square-foot main entrance and lobby, skylight and basement space upgrades, and roof and exterior rehabilitation, is expected to be completed in spring 2026.
“Visitors and staff at Corona Health Center deserve a renovated building that meets their needs,” said City Department of Design and Construction Commissioner Thomas Foley. “Our project will provide access to the building, beautify the space for patients and staff, and restore the façade and roof, at which time the scaffolding surrounding the building can be removed. We look forward to completing our work on this hub of the local system that provides specialized health care to Queens residents.”
The Department of Health added that the clinic will remain open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. stressed that the renovations will help patients receive care in a higher-quality space.
“All New Yorkers deserve to receive high-quality health care in world-class facilities that put patient needs first, and this renovation of Corona Health Center will ensure that residents of Corona and surrounding areas who seek sexual and reproductive health care will have a high-quality center in their neighborhood that they can rely on for decades to come,” said the political leader.
City Councilman Francisco Moya, who grew up in that area of the Big Apple, was especially grateful for the investment, which he said is a sign of the local government’s commitment to health and well-being.
“This historic building also enhances the experience for both patients and staff, ensuring that this facility can continue to provide top-notch services to our residents,” said the legislator, who is of Ecuadorian origin. “I am from a Queens family, and I am excited to see the positive impact this will have on our district.”