Whitney Young Health

What Whitney Young Health does

Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center, Inc., operating as Whitney Young Health, is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1971 and headquartered at 920 Lark Drive, Albany, New York. The organization provides integrated primary medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, podiatry, physical/occupational therapy, addiction treatment, and specialty services (women's health, pediatrics, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C) across six fixed health center locations in Albany, Troy, and Watervliet — supplemented by four school-based health centers, the Whitney on Wheels mobile health unit visiting 20+ community sites, and the Seal a Smile dental program operating in 70+ schools across six counties. In 2024, the organization served 19,597 unique patients with 57,833 patient visits, with 67% of patients at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level and 88% at or below 200% FPL. The patient mix includes 8,000+ pediatric patients and 2,589 WIC participants. Strategic community partnerships with schools, shelters, refugee service organizations, and the Albany International Center extend service reach into underserved populations.

The organization operates on a hybrid nonprofit revenue model. FY2024 total revenue and support was $33,820,517, comprising patient care net revenue of $19,591,587 (58%), federal and state grants and contracts of $9,911,778 (29%) from HRSA, NYS DOH, OASAS, Ryan White Part C, and CDC, investment and other revenue of $2,819,254 (8%), and contributions and non-cash support of $1,497,898 (4%). Patient-facing pricing is structured through a sliding fee scale tied to Federal Poverty Level, with services covered by Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and commercial insurers. The technology stack is built on the athenahealth EHR and patient portal, on-site LabCorp laboratory, on-site Whitney Young Health Rx pharmacy (340B Drug Pricing Program participant), Verisma for medical records requests, and Blackbaud for donations distribution and management. Telehealth, the Seal a Smile program, and the AEGD Dental Residency Program (CODA-accredited February 2025) represent the most recent extensions of the service portfolio.

The organization is led by President & CEO David H. Shippee and a six-person executive team (CFO, CMO, Chief Behavioral Health Officer, Chief Talent Officer, Chief of Staff, CIO, Chief Development Officer), governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Gary Guy. Strategic priorities are reflected in the ongoing $12M 'Opening Doors to a Healthier Community' capital campaign, the AEGD residency program pipeline (first residents July 2027), and continued expansion of school-based and mobile delivery channels. Regulatory and accreditation anchors include FQHC status, Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval, NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition, and HRSA Health Center Quality Leader Award. Operating geographies are limited to the Capital District of New York State.

Name

Whitney Young Health

Legal name

Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center, Inc.

Website

https://wmyhealth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Whitney Young Health is a 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 1971 in Albany, NY, providing integrated primary medical, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services across six locations in Albany, Troy, and Watervliet, serving 19,597 patients (67% at or below 100% FPL) in 2024 with $33.8M in total revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center Services (Federally Qualified Health Center)

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health Centers (FQHCs & Look-Alikes) (HLAFAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI), School-Based Health Centers (HLAFAGAG), School-Based & Community Women’s/Children’s Health Clinics (HLAFAJAO), Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

Keywords

• Community health center
• Federally qualified health center
• Primary medical care
• Behavioral health services
• Dental care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Revenue: Revenue from patient care services including medical, dental, and behavioral health services. In 2024, patient care net revenue was $19,591,587. The organization accepts most major health and dental insurance plans including Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and commercial insurers. Sliding fee scale discounts are available based on income and family size for uninsured and underinsured patients.
2. Grants & Contracts: Funding from federal and state government programs including HRSA Health Center Program grants, NYS Department of Health funding, OASAS addiction treatment funding, Ryan White Part C for HIV/AIDS services, and CDC funding for prevention services. In 2024, grants and contracts totaled $9,911,778.
3. Contributions & Donations: Charitable donations from individuals and organizations supporting the non-profit mission. The organization conducts a $12M Capital Campaign called 'Opening Doors to a Healthier Community' for facility improvements. In 2024, contributions totaled $555,560 with $942,338 in non-cash support.
4. Investment & Other Revenue: Investment income and other miscellaneous revenue streams. In 2024, investments and other revenue totaled $2,819,254.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Whitney Young Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides integrated primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services to underserved populations across the Capital District region of New York. It operates fixed health centers, school-based health centers, a mobile health unit (Whitney on Wheels), telehealth, an on-site pharmacy, and an on-site lab, supplemented by care coordination, WIC nutrition, and HIV/Hepatitis C and addiction treatment programs. Services are available regardless of insurance status on a sliding fee scale tied to the Federal Poverty Level.

Product overview

Whitney Young Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing an integrated array of healthcare services across multiple locations in Albany, Troy, and Watervliet, NY. The organization operates as a unified health center offering primary care, dental care, behavioral health, pharmacy, and specialty services (pediatrics, women's health, podiatry, physical/occupational therapy, vision, HIV/Hepatitis C, and addiction treatment). Patient-facing digital services include an athenahealth-powered Patient Portal for appointments, messaging, and billing, Telehealth for remote visits, and an online Care Coordination referral system. The organization extends reach through School-Based Health Centers, the Whitney on Wheels mobile unit, WIC nutrition program, and the Seal a Smile dental program. A Dental Residency Program (AEGD) provides advanced dental education. Whitney Young Health serves over 20,000 patients annually with approximately 57,833 visits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Care Services General health care provided by physicians and physician assistants specializing in family practice or internal medicine, including routine physicals, sick visits, treatment of minor injuries, immunizations, diagnostic testing, and preventative medicine for patients of all ages.
• Dental Care Services Comprehensive dental services including exams, X-rays, cleanings, scaling and root planing, fillings, extractions, partial and full dentures, crowns, root canals, night guards, emergency consultations, and preventive services such as fluoride varnish and sealants.
• Behavioral Health Services Outpatient mental health services including individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), serving patients with mental health and co-occurring substance use needs.
• Whitney Young Health Rx Pharmacy Full-service pharmacy at the Albany Health Center providing prescription medications and pharmaceutical services to Whitney Young Health patients as well as the general public, participating in the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
• On-Site Laboratory Services On-site LabCorp laboratory for routine blood draws available to current Whitney Young Health patients at the Albany Health Center, with services billed separately by LabCorp.
• Pediatric Services Pediatric care for ages newborn through adolescence including physicals, sick visits, age-appropriate vaccinations, screenings, referrals to behavioral health services, and preventative medicine at the Swinburne Health Center.
• Women's Health Services Reproductive health services for women of all ages including menstrual health, birth control, pregnancy care, and postpartum care, provided by obstetricians, nurses, physician assistants, and women's health nurse practitioners at the Swinburne Health Center.
• Addiction Treatment Services Outpatient substance use disorder treatment certified by NYS OASAS, including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) with buprenorphine and naltrexone (Vivitrol), and an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) providing methadone maintenance treatment.
• Care Coordination (Health Home) Health Home care coordination services helping Medicaid members with complex healthcare needs access community-based services addressing physical, social, and emotional needs, with referrals accepted via an online submission system.
• HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Services Community Prevention and Treatment Services (CPTS) providing no-cost confidential HIV and HCV testing, PrEP services, case management, and ongoing care coordination for patients with infectious diseases.
• Vision Services Optometry services for pediatric patients and adult diabetic patients at the Albany Health Center.
• Podiatry Services Podiatry services at the Albany and Watervliet Health Centers for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions associated with feet and ankles.
• Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Physical therapy and occupational therapy services at the Watervliet Health Center for restoring functional mobility after injury, surgery, or disease.
• School-Based Health Centers School-based health centers in the City School District of Albany (Giffen Memorial Elementary, Sheridan Preparatory Academy, Albany High School) and Watervliet City School District providing primary and preventative medical services to Pre-K through 12th grade students.
• Whitney on Wheels Mobile Health Unit Mobile health unit bringing primary care services including routine physicals, vaccinations, health education, blood draws, STI/HIV testing, and pregnancy testing to schools, shelters, and community settings throughout the Capital District.
• WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program WIC program providing free nutrition support, breastfeeding support and education, WIC Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards for nutritious foods, and referrals to pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum women, infants, and children under age 5.
• Telehealth Services Telehealth appointments allowing patients to connect with healthcare providers by phone or video from home, reducing travel time and illness exposure risk.
• Dental Residency Program (AEGD) CODA-accredited Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Residency Program providing advanced dental training with clinical rotations in restorative dentistry, endodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, pediatric dentistry, and geriatric dentistry.
• Seal a Smile Program School-based preventative dental program providing screenings, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants in over 70 schools and HeadStart locations across Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, Delaware, Saratoga, and Schoharie counties.
• Patient Portal Online patient portal powered by athenahealth enabling patients to request or change appointments, communicate securely with providers, request prescription refills, view lab results and health history, and pay bills online 24/7.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 30% nationally for clinical quality as recognized by HRSA Health Center Quality Leader Award
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Healthy Capital District Initiative (HCDI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative dental program 'Seal a Smile' provides school-based preventive dental care at over 70 schools. Healthy Capital District Initiative provides medical and administrative oversight while Whitney Young Health provides clinical oversight. The program delivers screenings, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants to elementary school children.
• NYS Department of Health AIDS InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partner for Community Prevention & Treatment Services (CPTS) providing HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C services.
• Ryan White Part CcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal funding program for HIV/AIDS care and treatment services.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partner for infectious disease prevention services.
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal funding for substance use disorder and mental health services.
• St. Peter's Health PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Troy Health Center for Prescription Assistance Program providing reduced-cost or free prescriptions for patients in collaboration with Rensselaer County Medical Society.
• LabCorpcoreTechnology or IntegrationOn-site laboratory services at Albany Health Center for routine blood draws for current Whitney Young Health patients.
• Capital Region Health ConnectionscoreTechnology or IntegrationHealth Home care coordination network partner for Medicaid members with complex healthcare needs.
• Capital RootsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing Veggie Mobile produce access at Whitney Young Health locations.
• Walmart, Hannaford, Price Chopper/Market 32, Shop RiteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized WIC EBT retail locations where WIC benefits can be redeemed for nutritious foods.
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC)coreOthersNHSC approved site for service and loan repayment programs including NHSC Loan Repayment Program, Nurse Corps, and STAR Loan Repayment Program. Health Professional Shortage Area scores: Primary Care 21, Mental Health 23, Dental 26.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sun River Health: Federally Qualified Health Center operating across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island with integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Comparable as a multi-site NY FQHC serving Medicaid and uninsured populations with a similar Section 330 funding model.
• Hudson Headwaters Health Network: New York State FQHC operating across the Adirondack/North Country region with multiple health centers, school-based programs, and integrated primary care, behavioral health, and pharmacy. Comparable as a regional upstate NY FQHC with a comparable rural/small-urban footprint.
• Ryan Health: New York City-based FQHC providing integrated primary care, behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy services to underserved Manhattan and Brooklyn populations. Comparable as a multi-site NY FQHC with sliding-fee-scale operations and similar HRSA funding profile.
• Charles B. Wang Community Health Center: Federally Qualified Health Center in New York City providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services with sliding-fee programs. Comparable as a NY-based FQHC with similar payer mix and Section 330 funding reliance.
• Urban Health Plan: Bronx-based FQHC with multiple sites delivering integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services. Comparable as a multi-site NY FQHC at similar patient-volume scale (~50k+ patients) with comparable accreditation profile (NCQA PCMH, Joint Commission).
• Oak Orchard Health: Rural New York State FQHC serving communities in the Finger Lakes region with integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and WIC services. Comparable as a NY FQHC with similar sliding-fee model and school/community outreach focus.
• Finger Lakes Community Health: Federally Qualified Health Center with multiple sites across the Finger Lakes region of New York providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy. Comparable as a regional upstate NY FQHC with similar service-line breadth and HRSA funding model.
• Greater Baden Medical Services: Federally Qualified Health Center in Maryland providing integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services with sliding-fee discounts. Comparable as a mid-sized multi-site FQHC with similar NCQA PCMH recognition and HRSA quality-leader standing.

Broad incumbents

• St. Peter's Health Partners: Large Capital Region health system operating hospitals and outpatient services across Albany, Troy, and surrounding counties — the same geography served by Whitney Young Health. Comparable as a broad incumbent healthcare provider in WYH's service area with overlapping primary care and prescription-assistance partnerships.

Regional players

• Community Health Centers of the Capital Region (CDPHP/CHCR): Capital District-based community health and payer organizations overlapping WYH's Albany/Rensselaer footprint. Comparable as a regional player addressing Medicaid and underserved populations in WYH's immediate market, including through care-coordination contracting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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