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Community health centers in Chicago, IL

207 health centers. Community health center: 207.

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Common questions

How many community health centers are in Chicago, Illinois?

Our directory lists 207 health centers in Chicago (Community health center: 207).

Is there a health center with a sliding fee scale in Chicago?

Yes. HRSA lists 193 sites in its Health Center Program. These health centers must offer discounts based on income and serve patients regardless of ability to pay.

Where is the nearest emergency room to Chicago?

Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare data, near Chicago: St Bernard Hospital, Chicago (2.2 mi), Holy Cross Hospital, Chicago (2.5 mi) and Provident Hospital of Chicago, Chicago (2.7 mi). In a medical emergency, call 911.

Community health centers offer primary care (checkups, care when you are sick, and often dental, mental health and pharmacy services) to everyone in their area. Health centers in the federal Health Center Program (HRSA) must offer discounts based on income, called a sliding fee scale, and must serve patients whether or not they have insurance or can pay.

Sources: HRSA Health Center Service Delivery and Look-Alike Sites (retrieved 2026-11-07); CMS Federally Qualified Health Center Enrollments (updated 2026-10-19, retrieved 2026-11-07); NPI Registry monthly file, NPPES (updated 2026-11-01, retrieved 2026-11-07). Methodology