This guide collects the health resources our Forest Hills and Rego Park patients ask about most, from emergency numbers to help paying for prescriptions. Save it or print it for a parent.
Emergencies and crisis lines
- 911 — medical emergencies.
- 988 — Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, by call or text, 24/7.
- Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 — if someone swallowed the wrong medication or too much of one.
- 311 — NYC non-emergency services and information.
Nearest hospital
Long Island Jewish Forest Hills (Northwell Health) on 66th Road is the neighborhood hospital with an emergency department. For non-emergencies, urgent care centers along Queens Boulevard and Austin Street, or your doctor’s telehealth service, are often faster.
For seniors and caregivers
- NYC Aging — senior centers, home care, caregiver support and meals. Call 311 and ask for Aging Connect.
- Medicare counseling (HIICAP) — free, unbiased help choosing a Medicare plan. Available through NYC Aging.
- EPIC — New York State’s prescription program for seniors that can lower drug costs alongside Part D.
- See our guide to managing a parent’s medications.
Health insurance help
- NY State of Health — the official marketplace for Medicaid, Essential Plan, Child Health Plus and private plans.
- Medicare.gov Plan Finder — compare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans during Open Enrollment (October 15–December 7).
- See Medicaid at a Queens pharmacy and Medicare in Forest Hills.
Help paying for prescriptions
Ask a pharmacist about generics, 90-day supplies, manufacturer programs, Extra Help for Medicare, and cash prices. Our prescription savings checklist covers them all.
Getting rid of old medications
Don’t flush most medications. Use a drug take-back kiosk or event, or ask your pharmacist about safe disposal options. The NYC Department of Sanitation and many police precincts list take-back locations.
Your neighborhood pharmacy
Mega Health Rx at 64-51 108th Street offers free blood pressure checks, walk-in vaccines, rapid flu and COVID testing, and free delivery anywhere in NYC. Call (516) 304-5038 with any question — if we can’t help, we’ll point you to someone who can.
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest hospital to Forest Hills?
Long Island Jewish Forest Hills (Northwell Health) on 66th Road has an emergency department.
Where can seniors in Queens get free Medicare counseling?
Through HIICAP, available via NYC Aging. Call 311 and ask for Aging Connect.
What number do I call for poison control?
1-800-222-1222, available 24/7.
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