Community health centers in Des Plaines, IL
2 health centers. Community health center: 2. 200 more within 25 miles.
- 1515 Lee St Des Plaines(844) 599‑3700Community health center · 1515 Lee St · Sliding fee scale
- ACCESS Genesis Center for Health and Empowerment(847) 298‑3150Community health center · 1 N Broadway St · Sliding fee scale
Nearby: Community health centers within 25 miles
- AHS Family Health Center Niles3.6 mi · Niles, IL
- Hamdard Health Alliance5.6 mi · Bensenville, IL
- ACCESS Northwest Family Health Center5.7 mi · Arlington Heights, IL
- VNA Health Center - Bensenville6.0 mi · Bensenville, IL
- Legacy Medical Care - Arlington Heights7.1 mi · Arlington Heights, IL
- AHS Family Health Center Skokie7.3 mi · Skokie, IL
- 300 McHenry Rd7.4 mi · Wheeling, IL
- 10225 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 601317.8 mi · Franklin Park, IL
Nearest emergency rooms
- Advocate Lutheran General Hospital2.6 mi · Park Ridge, IL
- AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center4.8 mi · Chicago, IL
- Northwest Community Hospital 15.9 mi · Arlington Heights, IL
Common questions
How many community health centers are in Des Plaines, Illinois?
Our directory lists 2 health centers in Des Plaines: 1515 Lee St Des Plaines and ACCESS Genesis Center for Health and Empowerment.
Is there a health center with a sliding fee scale in Des Plaines?
Yes. HRSA lists 1515 Lee St Des Plaines and ACCESS Genesis Center for Health and Empowerment 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 Des Plaines?
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare data, near Des Plaines: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge (2.6 mi), AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center, Chicago (4.8 mi) and Northwest Community Hospital 1, Arlington Heights (5.9 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 2026-11-13); CMS Federally Qualified Health Center Enrollments (updated 2026-10-19, retrieved 2026-11-13); NPI Registry monthly file, NPPES (updated 2026-11-01, retrieved 2026-11-07). Methodology