Sun River Health: Transforming Healthcare Access In New York
Sun River Health is a leading federally qualified health center (FQHC) system dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality healthcare to underserved communities across New York. Founded in 1975 by four visionary African American women in Peekskill, the organization has grown from a single health center into a comprehensive healthcare network serving over 250,000 patients annually through 40+ locations spanning the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.
Mission Driven Healthcare Excellence
With a workforce of over 1,000 dedicated professionals, Sun River Health delivers integrated medical, behavioral health, and social support services that address complex patient needs. The organization's person-centered approach breaks down barriers to care, creating measurable improvements in health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities challenged by health disparities caused by poverty, discrimination, and limited access to healthcare.
Career Growth and Professional Development
- Comprehensive healthcare roles including primary care, specialty services, and behavioral health
- Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary care teams
- Opportunities across 40+ locations in New York's most dynamic regions
- Professional growth within a mission-driven nonprofit organization
- Competitive benefits and compensation packages
- Over 130,000 healthcare visits annually-meaningful impact on day one
Transformative Work Environment
The 2018 merger with Brightpoint Health and subsequent rebranding to Sun River Health in 2020 strengthened the organization's ability to serve diverse communities while maintaining its founding principles of equity and accessibility. Healthcare professionals join a team of exceptional primary care practitioners, specialists, mental health professionals, nurses, and support staff who work together to deliver exceptional care. For professionals seeking purpose-driven careers where they can make a measurable difference in people's lives, Sun River Health offers the opportunity to be part of a transformative healthcare mission that has been improving community health for nearly five decades.
