These are government agencies that focus on public health issues like disease prevention, vaccinations, and health education, and also operate primary care clinics that offer services similar to an FQHC, but are run by the government instead of a non-profit organization.
Chicago Department of Public Health: Clinics
Austin West Division Street Health Hub
Bronzeville East 43rd Street Health Hub
Englewood West 63rd Street Health Hub
Greater Lawn West 55th Street Health Hub
Lakeview North Clark Street Health Clinic
Lawndale South Western Avenue Health Clinic
North Park North Pulaski Health Clinic
Uptown West Wilson Avenue Health Hub
Westside South Kedzie Health Clinic
Cook County Health: Community Health Centers
These are community health centers that receive federal funding to provide comprehensive primary care services regardless of a patient's ability to pay. They accept most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, and also offer a sliding-fee scale for uninsured patients.
Chicago Metropolitan Area
Suburban Illinois
These clinics offer free or low-cost care for uninsured, underinsured, or low-income patients. They rely on donations and volunteer staff.