Find a Community Health Center - City of Chicago
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine • North Chicago, IL
Clinic Type
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
Address
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Phone
Main Phone: 312.747.9884
HealthyChicago@cityofchicago.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Not explicitly detailed on page; clinics accept some insurance plans and sliding scale self-pay
Medicaid, Marketplace, sliding scale, self-pay
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services do Community Health Centers provide?
Comprehensive primary and preventive care, prenatal care, pediatric care, chronic disease management, behavioral healthcare, and often dental services.
Do they accept uninsured patients?
Yes, many offer sliding scale self-pay options and interpretation services.
How can I enroll in health coverage?
Enrollment resources are available including Get Covered Illinois in English and Spanish.
How to contact for general inquiries?
General inquiries can be sent to healthychicago@cityofchicago.org.
What is the main phone number?
312.747.9884.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- ACCESS Rogers Park Family Health Center: 3.8/5 (86)
- Chicago/Cook County Community Health Council: 3.7/5 (15)
- North Shore Community Health Center: 2/5 (21)
- North Chicago VA Medical Center: 3/5 (284)
Patients praise
- High quality of care and professional, knowledgeable medical providers
- Welcoming and efficient in-person experiences for some patients
- Supportive and compassionate care from specific individual staff members
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching staff by phone and long wait times on hold
- Unprofessional or rude reception staff interactions
- Challenges with scheduling appointments and receiving follow-up communication (e.g., test results)
- Frustration with referral processes and pharmacy services
"Every time I call to schedule an appointment, I am put on hold for 20-30 minutes. They need a better scheduling system."
— Christian Community Health Center review"The kind of care and consideration that I have received personally from Dr Shah and from each of the staff at her office is exemplary."
— ACCESS Rogers Park Family Health Center review"Community Health offers healthcare for the uninsured. They are personable and very helpful setting up and following through appointments."
— Chicago/Cook County Community Health Council reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Locations | Near North Health — Jan 24, 2023
- Home | Near North Health — Jan 24, 2024
- HOWARD BROWN HEALTH CENTER - Updated July 2026 - Yelp — Jul 9, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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