5 Affordable or Free Healthcare Centers In Chicago
Written by Jon-Michael Foshee
Some of the best Chicago healthcare centers are near you.
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Sometimes we decide to tough it out due to a busy schedule or a stubborn refusal to see a doctor. Other times, we are facing bad financial situations. But healthcare centers can be affordable, sometimes even free, and we should not ignore our bodies during this difficult time.
Whatever our reasons for not seeing a doctor, they’re not good enough. Please do not ignore your body, even if you are afraid you can’t afford it. You are not alone. We are here to help.
There are many clinics throughout Chicago that are willing and ready to help you, no matter your financial situation.
The professionals at these healthcare center locations offer a variety of services for everyone. They are dedicated to your good health and most provide affordable or free care.
If you find yourself in need today, please contact a healthcare center near you. Or, contact us and we do our best to help you get the care you need.
CommunityHealth
West Town
2611 W. Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 395-9900
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9AM – 9PM
Tuesday: 9AM – 6PM
Fri: 9AM – 4:30PM
Sat: 9AM – 1PM
Sun: CLOSED
Englewood (Call for Hours):
641 W. 63rd St.
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 994-1515
CommunityHealth is a healthcare center for low-income, uninsured adults. Clients are seen by appointment only. They provide a wide range of services on site.
- Primary Care
- Specialty Care (e.g. cardiology, gynecology, neurology),
- Dental Care,
- Preventive health screenings,
- Vaccinations,
- Select diagnostic testing,
- and more.
Chicago Women’s Health Center
www.chicagowomenshealthcenter.org
1025 W. Sunnyside, Suite 201
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 935-6126
Open weekdays, 9AM-4PM, by appointment.
Some evenings and Saturday appointments available.
CWHC provides free primary health care and health education to the public. Services are provided on a sliding fee scale. No one is denied services, regardless of ability to pay.
Indian American Medical Association
Charitable Foundation Free Clinic
2645 W Peterson Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60659
(773) 275-8630
Walk-in basis, three days a week.
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
The IAMACF Healthcare Clinic provides free primary care, lab, and limited pharmacy services to residents of Chicago’s West Ridge and surrounding communities.
The clinic serves everyone, even if they have no safety net like health insurance or savings to help provide basic healthcare when in need.
Old Irving Park Community Clinic
5425 W. Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 427-0298
Hours are by appointment only:
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Old Irving Park Community Clinic provides free, quality health care and behavioral health care to the medically uninsured.
Services are provided by individual volunteers from the medical community, in partnership with local community institutional providers and volunteers.
Washington Park Children’s Free Health Clinic
Chicago Youth Programs
5350 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
Tuesdays: 5:30 – 7:00 PM
For appointments, please contact health@chicagoyouthprograms.org.
For general questions, please contact kidsclinic@lists.uchicago.edu
This clinic provides acute care, well-child check-ups, immunizations, health education, and preventive care to infants and children in the Washington Park community.
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