Medical & Physical Health Care
Find locations of free and charitable clinics in Chicago, online medical appointments, and online resources.
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Southside and Westside Locations
IL Eye Institute
- 3241 S. Michigan (Southside)
- 312.225.6200
- Nonprofit eye center provides comprehensive eye care to individuals of all ages in the Chicagoland area, regardless of insurance or financial status.
Access Community Health Network
- Multiple locations on West and South sides
- Anyone, regardless of insurance status
- Languages: English, Español
- Covid-19 testing available
- There is no charge to patients for this test. Your insurance plan will be charged for the telehealth visit if you are insured. However, you will not pay any out-of-pocket costs. As an FQHC, ACCESS will not turn away any patients that are uninsured or unable to pay.
Planned Parenthood Illinois
- Locations are open in the North, Loop, and South sides
- Reproductive healthcare (birth control, vaccines, breast exam, pap test, STIs, pregnancy testing, abortion services, and counseling)
- Call at 877-200-7745 to set up a telehealth appointment or speak with a health care provider
Howard Brown Health
- Locations on the North, West, and South sides
- Anyone (LGBTQ+ affirming healthcare); sliding fee scale, insured or uninsured
- Reproductive & sexual health services, HIV/AIDS care, counseling
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Northside Locations
Erie Family Health (multiple locations)
- Call 312.666.3494 to make an appointment
- Multiple locations on the North and Westside, Evanston/Skokie, Waukegan
- Physical and behavioral health services
- Accepts patients regardless of insurance
Ravenswood Community Services
- 4550 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
- Phone: 773-769-0282
Chicago Women’s Health Center
- 1025 W Sunnyside Ave #201, Chicago, IL 60640
Uptown Neighborhood Health Center
- 845 W. Wilson (Uptown, Northside)
- 312.744.0073
- Primary care, dental care, and mental health services to patients who are uninsured, underinsured, immigrants, and refugees.
Touhy Health Clinic
- 2901 W Touhy Ave (Northside)
- 773- 973-7350
- Primary care for all ages, Women’s health, including prenatal care, pediatrics, dental screenings, immunizations, and health education.
Swedish Hospital
- Located at 5140 N. California Ave (Northside)
- Swedish operates a helpline staffed with clinicians who can help screen symptoms and answer questions on what to do next. Interpretive services are available to assist in most languages.
- For free phone screenings, call 773-907-7700.
Tapestry 360 Health
- Locations on the Northside (Albany Park, Lakeview, Lincoln Square)
- Languages: English, español, العربية, Hindi
- Mental and Physical Health services
- Covid Testing
- Anyone (including uninsured, Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance)
- Free Covid Testing regardless of immigration status
- All patients, COVID-19 and non-COVID -19 related, call first for an appointment at 773-751-7800.
- Appointments are available via video/telehealth and in person, if needed.
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Clinic Directory
Clinic Directory
- Interactive map and list of free and charitable clinics in Chicago
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Online/Virtual Medical Visits
Advocate Aurora Health Virtual Visits
- Anyone (over age 18, or parent/guardian of a minor age 2-18)
- Available 24/7
Planned Parenthood Direct
- Birth control, emergency contraception, and UTI treatment through your phone
- Birth control by mail (pills only)
- Pharmacy (patch and ring only): there is a $25 copay, 12 months of refills
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Online Resources
Health Insurance Options for Vulnerable Youth
- Information on types of insurances available for vulnerable youth, who qualifies, and what health coverage includes