Here’s a list of Chicago health clinics that provide prenatal care for low-income or uninsured people
For migrants arriving in Chicago, finding health care can be daunting. Here’s a list of some of the health clinics that offer prenatal care for low-income or uninsured people.
By Molly Morrow
Here’s a list of Chicago health clinics that provide prenatal care for low-income or uninsured people
For migrants arriving in Chicago, finding health care can be daunting. Here’s a list of some of the health clinics that offer prenatal care for low-income or uninsured people.
By Molly MorrowFor migrants arriving in Chicago, finding health care can be a daunting issue. A frequent first stop for many is Cook County Health, a Chicago public health system. However, wait times for appointments at clinics can grow long, and those needing more timely care — including pregnant migrants arriving to the city — are not always aware of other options.
It’s not easy to find a ready list of clinics in Chicago that offer OB-GYN services for low-cost or sliding scale. The list below draws from Chicago’s array of Federally Qualified Health Centers, or FQHCs, that serve people who are uninsured, low income and on Medicaid. While far from comprehensive, it was compiled with assistance from advocates and health experts and provides a starting point for any pregnant person seeking prenatal care in Chicago.
ACCESS Community Health Network
ACCESS is an FQHC that offers a broad range of services, with 30 of its 35 locations providing OB-GYN services. For a full list of locations, click here and select the specialty “Obstetrics and Gynecology.”
Alivio provides low-cost health care to the uninsured and uninsured. They are a bilingual organization and focus on providing care to the Hispanic community. They have several doctors that provide OB/GYN services. To find a provider, click here and select the specialty “OB/Gynecology.”
Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness
Aunt Martha’s has numerous locations in and outside of Chicago. In Chicago, it provides women’s health and OB-GYN services at its Humboldt Park and Southeast Side locations, listed below.
Locations:
Humboldt Park Community Health Center, 2641 W. Division St., Chicago
Southeast Side Community Health Center, 3528 E. 118th St., Chicago
Phone: 877-692-8686
Beloved Community Family Wellness Center
Beloved Community is an FQHC offering health care services to the Englewood community.
Location: 6821 S. Halsted St., Chicago
Phone: 773-651-3629
Chicago Family Health has six locations in the Chicago area, four of which provide women’s health and OB-GYN services.
Locations:
South Chicago Health Center, 9119 S. Exchange Ave., Chicago
Pullman Health Center, 570 E. 115th St., Chicago
Chicago Lawn Health Center, 3223 W. 63rd St., Chicago
Roseland Health Center, 120 W. 111th St., Chicago
Phone: 773-768-5000
Erie has a number of health clinics in and around the Chicago area, including nine locations that provide reproductive health, family planning and prenatal care.
Locations:
Erie Division Street, 2418 W. Division St., Chicago
Erie Foster Avenue, 5215 N. California Ave, 7th Floor, Chicago
Erie Helping Hands, 4747 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago
Erie Humboldt Park Health Center, 2750 W. North Ave., Health Services–1st Floor, Chicago
Erie Teen Health Center, 2418 W. Division St, Chicago
Erie West Town, 1701 W. Superior St., Health Services–2nd Floor, Chicago
Erie Westside Health Center, 646 N. Lawndale Ave., Chicago
Erie HealthReach Waukegan, 2323 Grand Ave., Waukegan
Erie Evanston/Skokie Health Center, 1285 Hartrey Ave., Evanston
Phone: 312-666-3494
Esperanza provides bilingual health care to the Southwest Side communities. Its list of providers in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Midwifery can be found here.
Locations:
Esperanza California, 2001 S. California Ave. Suite 100, Chicago
Esperanza Little Village, 3059 W. 26th St., Chicago
Esperanza Brighton Park, 4700 S. California Ave., Chicago
Esperanza 63rd Street, 4058 W. 63rd St., Chicago
Esperanza Marquette, 6550 S. Richmond St., Chicago
Phone: 773-584-6200
The Infant Welfare Society aims to be a “one-stop-shop” for health care for children and their families. They also offer prenatal care and coordinate support groups for women with similar due dates.
Location: 3600 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago
Phone number: 773-782-2800
Lawndale Christian Health Center
Lawndale serves patients across Chicago’s West Side. Like the Infant Welfare Society, it offers both traditional prenatal care and health visits, and a support group called Center Pregnancy. Prenatal care is offered at three of their locations. Lawndale also provides assistance to pregnant individuals applying for the Moms & Babies program to continue their Medicaid coverage.
Locations:
Archer Avenue, 5122 S. Archer Ave., Chicago; 872-588-3560
Farragut Academy, 3256 W. 24th St., Chicago; 872-588-3540
Health and Fitness Center, 3750 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago; 872-588-3000
Mile Square Health Center (UI Health)
Mile Square Health Center is part of the University of Illinois (UI) health system. They offer prenatal care at multiple sites, including their main clinic on South Wood Street. For a full list of locations, click here.
Phone: 312-996-2000
Near North Health is an FQHC geared towards communities on Chicago’s North, West and South sides. It provides prenatal care at three locations, listed below.
Locations:
Winfield Moody Health Center, 1276 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago; 312-337-1073
Komed Holman Health Center, 4259 S. Berkeley Ave., Chicago; 773-268-7600
North Kostner Health Center, 1520 N. Kostner Ave., Chicago; 312-216-8020
The Dr. Tong Health Center specializes in obstetrics and gynecological services.
Location: 1 Erie Court, Suite 6040, Oak Park
Phone: 708-386-1301
PrimeCare is an FQHC that provides medical care to Chicago’s West and Northwest sides. They have a number of locations across the city, with five locations that provide prenatal services.
Locations:
Belmont Cragin Health Center, 5635 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago; 773-736-1830
Fullerton Health Center, 3924 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago; 773-276-2229
Northwest Health Center, 1649 N. Pulaski Road, Chicago; 773-278-6868
West Town Health Center, 1431 N. Western Ave. Suite 406; 312-491-5250
Wicker Park Health Center, 1127 N. Oakley Blvd. 2nd Floor, Chicago; 312-770-2040