Unity Health Care - Anacostia
1500 Galen St SE, Washington, DC 20020
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About This Location
Unity Health Care - Anacostia is part of Unity Health Care — DC's largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operating 20+ sites across the District. Unity serves 100,000+ patients annually regardless of insurance status, offering primary care, walk-in urgent care, behavioral health, dental, pharmacy, and HIV services with sliding-scale fees based on income.
location_city About Anacostia
Anacostia is a historic SE DC neighborhood east of the Anacostia River — Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, Anacostia Community Museum, traditionally African-American and underserved. Anchored by Unity Health Care Anacostia and United Medical Center (DC's sole east-of-the-river hospital).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I visit Unity Health Care - Anacostia without insurance?
Yes — Unity Health Care is a FQHC required to serve all patients regardless of insurance status. Sliding-scale fees are based on household income.
Does Unity Health Care - Anacostia accept DC Medicaid?
Yes — Unity accepts DC Healthy Families (all MCOs including MedStar Family Choice, AmeriHealth Caritas, CareFirst CHP), Alliance (for uninsured DC residents), and most commercial plans.
What services does Unity offer?
Unity provides primary care, walk-in urgent care, behavioral health, dental, pharmacy, OB/GYN, pediatrics, HIV testing/treatment, and chronic disease management.