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JPAFHC Opens Pediatric Dental Services

Queens Gazette - · October 1, 2026

The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center (JPAFHC) celebrated a significant expansion of pediatric healthcare at its Arverne location with the opening of new Pediatric Dental Services and an expanded pediatric suite, strengthening access to comprehensive, coordinated care for children and families in the Rockaways.

The expansion was supported by $1.5 million in federal funding secured by Congressman Gregory Meeks, representing a significant investment in community-based healthcare infrastructure and JPAFHC’s ability to expand essential services for Rockaway families.

JPAFHC leadership was joined by Congressman Gregory Meeks and New York State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., along with representatives from the offices of New York State Senator James Sanders Jr., New York State Assemblymember Khaleel M. Anderson, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, New York City Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, and the NYC Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice, as well as community par…