Alexander County - Southern 7 Health Department
Clinical Medical Laboratory • Cairo, IL • Since 1979
About
Summary: The Southern Seven Health Department (headquartered in Ullin, IL) serves the seven southern counties of Illinois, including Alexander County. It provides preventive health care, family services, and Head Start programs through public health clinics and centers located across those counties. Contact: (618) 634-2297. Website: southern7.org.
Clinic Type
Clinical Medical Laboratory
Address
3014 Elm Street, Cairo, IL 62914-1361
Phone
(618) 734-4167
Program.Intake@usda.gov
Opening Hours
Mon – Wed: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.; Closed for lunch during those hours)
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What are the clinic hours?
Mon – Wed: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed for lunch from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Closed most state and federal holidays)
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: No public ratings or reviews data readily accessible on major platforms (N/A)
Patients praise
- Positive feedback on employee benefits and work-life balance for staff
- Staff described as friendly and kind by employees
Common complaints
- Transportation barriers in southern Illinois impacting access to medical services
- Limited public transportation and accessibility issues for elderly patients
"Participants noted a lack of transportation options in Southern Illinois counties, making it hard to reach scheduled medical appointments without a personal vehicle."
— The Southern / WPSD Local 6"Great benefits, wonderful hours. The benefits were awesome and work like balance was great. Most people were friendly and kind."
— Indeed employee reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- S7HD Open Bids - Southern 7 Health Department — Mar 26, 2026
- [PDF] Southern Illinois Community Resource Guide — Aug 19, 2025
- [PDF] Southern Illinois Resource Guide — Feb 11, 2026
- Southern 7 Health Department restores family planning services | News | paducahsun.com — Mar 18, 2026
- Southern Seven Health Department receives grant to continue colorectal cancer screening program - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News | Paducah News — Dec 11, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More clinical medical laboratory clinics in Cairo
CHESI has 15 offices across the United States, including Cairo, Illinois. Cairo locations listed include: - 13245 Kessler Road, Cairo, IL 62914 - Additional nearby CHESI offices in Illinois (e.g., Carbondale, Tamms) are part of the same network of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) If you’re seeking a specific Cairo site, the Cairo address to use is 13245 Kessler Road, Cairo, IL 62914. The organization also notes job openings at the Cairo clinic. For more details or to apply, visit CHESI’s site or contact their Cairo location.
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