Pediatrics - Heartland Health Services
Pediatrics • Peoria, IL • 10 locations across Central Illinois locations
About
Heartland Health Services (Central Illinois) offers pediatric and primary care services across Peoria and nearby offices. As a nonprofit with a mission to provide affordable, comprehensive care, they emphasize treating social determinants of health and delivering compassionate, high-quality care to all patients. Key details: - Services: Pediatric care within primary care, plus behavioral health and telehealth options. - Locations: HQ at 2214 N University St, Peoria, IL 61604, plus several Peoria/Pekin offices. - Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:00am–4:30pm; walk-ins welcome. - Contact: assistant@hhsil.com; Phone: (309) 680-7600. - Organization: Nonprofit, 51 employees, revenue $5M–$25M; headquartered in Peoria, IL.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
Multiple pediatric locations in Peoria, IL; examples include 1701 W. Garden St, Peoria IL 61605; 228 N.E. Jefferson Ave, Peoria IL 61603; 711 W. John H. Gwynn Jr. Ave, Peoria IL 61605; 512 E. Kansas St., Peoria IL 61603; 1800 N. Knoxville Ave., Ste. A, Peoria IL 61603; 19 Olt Ave., Pekin IL 61554; 2116 N. Sheridan Rd. Ste. A, Peoria IL 61604; 2321 N. Wisconsin Ave., Peoria IL 61603; 2214 N. University St., Peoria IL 61604; 3248 Vandever Ave. Ste. B, Pekin IL 61554; etc.
Phone
309680-7600
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sun varies by location; see individual after-hours and walk-in details per location (e.g., Garden St Peoria: Mon-Wed 7:15 a.m to 7:30 p.m.; Walk-In: Mon, Thu, Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; etc.)
Telehealth
Yes (telehealth services available)
Emergency Care
After-hours care available via Garden After Hours and other locations; 24/7 nurse hotline mentioned
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
Sliding scale available for those who qualify
Sliding scale, Insurance accepted, Insurance, Self-pay
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What is the process to set up an appointment?
Visit the site and set up your appointment; MyChart is used to stay connected with the child’s care team and schedule primary care visits.
Do you offer after-hours or after-hours care?
Yes, there are after-hours care options at Garden After Hours and other locations; 24/7 nurse hotline for medical advice.
What insurance do you take?
We accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurances; sliding scale for those who qualify.
Is telehealth available?
Yes, telehealth care is available.
Commitments
Awards & Accreditations
Social Media
Photos
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vitals: No reviews (0 reviews) (0 reviews)
- WebMD doctor profile: No rating/reviews; “Be the first to leave a review” (Not provided (first review prompt))
Patients praise
- Some reviews describe individual clinicians as good/professional (e.g., “Doc is great,” “Love the staff and my Dr. Very professional”).
- Yelp snippet includes a positive note about a specific provider (Dr Larry Overcash).
- Pediatrics service page emphasizes preventive/early detection/high-quality care.
Common complaints
- Quality/experience complaints include unclean facilities (e.g., “dirty,” old blood stains).
- Unprofessional conduct and communication issues (e.g., interpreter not prepared, rudeness, disorganization).
- Medication and administrative problems (wrong pharmacy/insurance, paperwork delays, pharmacy access issues).
- Limited services due to religious restrictions impacting contraceptive access; ACLU reports some locations offer no birth control and referral delays/limited hours create burdens.
"“This place is dirty. The room they put me in had ,what seemed to be old blood stains on the floor.”"
— peoria-illinois.uscompanies.net review snippet"“Most unprofessional place… They were not prepared for this at all and kept getting frustrated… Everyone was very rude… Will not be returning.”"
— peoria-illinois.uscompanies.net review snippet"“For a woman turned away from Garden Street… visiting East Bluff may involve a 30-50 minute trip on public transportation.”"
— ACLU of Illinois press releaseSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Heartland Health gives away backpacks, school physicals ahead of school year — Jul 9, 2026
- Get Your Kids Ready for School with Heartland Health — Aug 8, 2025
- Back-to-School Bash held by Heartland Health Services — Jul 9, 2026
- Heartland Health hosts “Back-to-School Bash” for students Wednesday in Peoria | 1470 & 100.3 WMBD — Jul 8, 2026
- Carle Health leader to be new Heartland Health chief medical officer — Apr 2, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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