Public Health Update

Neighborhood Health Center follows recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, New York State Department of Health, and Erie County Department of Health regarding COVID-19. While providing needed care, we continue to work with our public health partners to limit the spread of COVID-19 in our community and to keep our patients and team safe.

Masks at Neighborhood:

  • Face masks are not routinely required for asymptomatic patients, those without a positive COVID test within the past 10 days or those without a positive COVID exposure within the last 10 days.
  • All patients with symptoms or a positive COVID test within the past 10 days are required to wear a mask.

We have COVID-19 vaccines for ages 6 months and up. For an appointment, please send us a message through the patient portal (button at the top of the page), or call us at 716-875-2904.


Patients should call Neighborhood at 716-875-2904 for an appointment.
We have both rapid tests and PCR nasal swabs. 

If you have symptoms or a known exposure, we encourage you to get tested. Please bring photo ID and your insurance card (if applicable) with you.

2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a respiratory infectious disease that can lead to flu-like symptoms including fever, cough and shortness of breath. 

Symptoms of COVID-19 can include: fever of 100.4 degrees or higher, cough or shortness of breath, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, vomiting or diarrhea, headache and sore throat. 

New loss of taste and smell have also been linked as common symptoms for the novel Coronavirus. 

  1. Call your primary care provider, stay home and limit contact with family members until advised otherwise. Together with our public health partners, you’ll be advised on recommended next steps.
  2. Call ahead BEFORE going in person to any healthcare facility.
  3. Don’t go to your local emergency department for COVID-19 testing. The emergency department is only for those who need the most critical care.*
    * If you experience chest pain, shortness of breath or other potentially life-threatening problems, go to the nearest emergency department or call 911.

At Neighborhood Health Center, the health of you and your baby is a top priority. As we continue to sanitize and disinfect our offices frequently to ensure your health, it’s important for you to attend all routine and prenatal appointments. Click here for information from the CDC about pregnancy and COVID.

Following the advice from the CDC and Erie County Department of Health can help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community. You can help reduce the spread of COVID-19 by: 

  • Getting vaccinated
  • Wearing a face mask/covering that covers both your nose and mouth when in public and in instances where you cannot properly socially distance
  • Washing your hands thoroughly and often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds 
  • Covering your cough and sneeze with a tissue (discard immediately) 
  • Disinfect high-touch surfaces (cell phone, remote, door knob, etc.) 
  • Avoiding touching your face with unwashed hands
  • Practicing distancing as much as possible and avoiding large gatherings and unnecessary travel 

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