Cahokia Heights - SIHF Healthcare
Adolescent Medicine • Cahokia, IL • Since 1985
About
SIHF Healthcare is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center network based in Sauget, Illinois, offering comprehensive primary and specialty care through 30+ health centers across 11 Illinois counties. They provide adult, family, women’s health, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, and various specialty services (cardiology, nephrology, OB/GYN, ENT, HIV, fetal and infant mortality, opioid-related programs, etc.). Founded in 1985, SIHF operates with over 160 medical providers and serves more than 100,000 patients, emphasizing care regardless of ability to pay. Headquarters: Sauget, IL. Note: The official operations are primarily in Illinois; presence in Canada is listed in highlights, but locations show U.S. offices. Contact: apply2work@sihf.org; main phone lines 1-618-332-0783 / 618-332-2304. For Cahokia Heights specifically, SIHF indicates a service footprint in the region through its Illinois centers, but no separate Cahokia Heights location is listed in the provided data.
Clinic Type
Adolescent Medicine
Address
6000 Bond Avenue, Cahokia Heights, IL 62207
Phone
Pediatrics/Dental: 618.332.2740; Family/Internal Medicine: 618.337.8153; Behavioral Health Services: 618.332.2083; OB/GYN: 618.332.2740; Medicate Pharmacy: 618.857.3770
Managerbpatrick@sihf.org
Opening Hours
Health Center: Monday–Friday 7:00 am – 5:30 pm; Dentistry: Monday–Thursday 7:00 am – 5:30 pm; Medicate Pharmacy: Monday–Friday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Emergency Care
After hours assistance: 618.398.9666; Pediatric assistance: 1-800-237-9838; Emergency: 9-1-1
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
Not explicitly listed; refer to health center insurance accepted page links in extras
SmartPay financing (financial assistance), Regular patient billing (not explicitly described)
Financing: Financial assistance via SmartPay; SmartPay enrollment page link in extras
Languages Spoken
Current Offers
New patient information
FAQs
What are the contact numbers for different services?
Pediatrics/Dental: 618.332.2740; Family/Internal Medicine: 618.337.8153; Behavioral Health Services: 618.332.2083; OB/GYN: 618.332.2740; Medicate Pharmacy: 618.857.3770
What are the clinic hours for Adolescents/Adolescent Medicine?
Health Center: Monday through Friday | 7:00 am - 5:30 pm Dentistry: Monday through Thursday | 7:00 am - 5:30 pm Medicate Pharmacy: Monday through Friday | 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Local directory and business review sites (e.g., LocalityBiz, BusinessYab): Generally high, with many individual 4 and 5-star ratings across various platforms (Varies by platform; limited aggregate review counts publicly available)
Patients praise
- Providers are described as thorough, compassionate, and professional
- Strong emphasis on providers taking time to listen to patient concerns and explain medical information clearly
- Patients appreciate the helpful and welcoming nature of many staff members
- Accessibility for scheduling appointments for children and urgent needs is frequently praised
Common complaints
- Occasional issues with front desk staff interactions
- Challenges with medication access or pharmacy communication
- Billing and co-pay policy complaints
- Occasional reports of longer wait times during appointments
"Dr. Akemie Gray is a great physician. My children have been under her care for almost 10 years. I have never been disappointed within this time. I have never had trouble getting my children in when things come up all of a sudden."
— LocalityBiz user review"I’ve had a few issues with the front desk and getting my medication, but Dr. Sharma is so sweet and really takes the time to take to and build a relationship with her patients so I give her 5 stars!"
— BusinessYab user review"Dr. Alfred Johnson is a WONDERFUL provider. He's one that treat the whole person, he listen to all of your concerns, he explains things on your level of understanding and include you in your healthcare decisions."
— LocalityBiz user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- SIHF plans new hospital to replace Touchette in Cahokia Heights | Belleville News-Democrat — Feb 25, 2026
- SIHF Healthcare proposes $231 million replacement of Cahokia Heights’ Touchette Regional Hospital | Health News Illinois — Mar 16, 2026
- Plans being finalized for new $231 million Touchette Regional Hospital in Cahokia Heights | ksdk.com — Mar 20, 2026
- Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation Plans New Touchette Regional Hospital In Cahokia Heights, Illinois - HCD Magazine — Mar 24, 2026
- IMPACT Strategies Breaks Ground on Phase 2 of Vivian’s Village in Partnership with SIHF Healthcare | IMPACT Strategies — Jan 8, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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