Nightlight Pediatric Care at UCFS Norwich
Pediatrics • Norwich, CT • Since 1877 • 1 (Nightlight at The Edward & Mary Lord Family Health Center, Norwich) locations
About
UCFS Healthcare now offers Nightlight Pediatric Care, an expanded pediatric after-hours program serving the community. The rollout began the week of January 6, 2025, with more details shared by UCFS leadership (President/CEO Jennifer Granger and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ramindra Walia). The Norwich location is among UCFS’s facilities and services, with multiple Connecticut offices listed. For after-hours pediatric care in Norwich, Nightlight Pediatric Care provides access outside regular hours.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
The Edward & Mary Lord Family Health Center, 47 Town Street, Norwich, CT 06360
Phone
860.892.7042
SFT@ucfs.org
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Except Holidays)
Emergency Care
Non-emergency after-hours pediatric walk-in care; for emergencies, use urgent care or 911
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
UCFS accepts most insurances including Medicaid and offers a sliding fee scale.
Walk-in (no appointment)
Financing: Sliding fee scale
Languages Spoken
Pricing
FAQs
Who can use Nightlight Pediatrics?
Newborn–18 years; open to non-patients; walk-ins welcome.
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment necessary; walk-ins accepted.
Is this an emergency service?
No; it is for non-emergency/after-hours pediatric care. In emergencies, go to urgent care or call 911.
What are Nightlight hours?
Monday-Friday 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Except Holidays)
Is an appointment necessary?
No. Walk-ins are welcome; no appointment is necessary.
Who is Nightlight for?
Newborn through 18 years.
Where is Nightlight located?
The Edward & Mary Lord Family Health Center, 47 Town Street, Norwich, CT 06360.
Do I have to be UCFS patient to use Nightlight?
No. You do not have to be a patient of UCFS to bring your child to Nightlight Pediatrics.
What should I bring to the appointment?
Insurance card, photo identification, list of medications; if uninsured, proof of income for sliding fee eligibility.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
Patients praise
- Convenient after-hours availability
- Walk-in access without appointment needed
- Alternative to emergency room for non-urgent care
- Staff includes board-certified pediatricians
"UCFS' Nightlight Pediatrics is now open five nights a week to treat children's non-emergency illnesses in the evening."
— Norwich BulletinSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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