Grand Avenue Health Center
FQHCOperated by Lake County Health Department & Community Health Center
Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
48.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Grand Avenue Health Center
Grand Avenue Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Waukegan, IL. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.
Community Health Centers like Grand Avenue Health Center play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.
HIV testing + PrEP at Grand Avenue Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Grand Avenue Health Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Illinois.
Coverage + benefits in Illinois
Grand Avenue Health Center accepts Illinois Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).
Frequently asked questions
What services does Grand Avenue Health Center offer?
Grand Avenue Health Center in Waukegan, Illinois offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Grand Avenue Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Grand Avenue Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Grand Avenue Health Center?
48.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Grand Avenue Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Grand Avenue Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Where is Grand Avenue Health Center located?
Grand Avenue Health Center is at 3010 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085-2399. Phone: 847-377-8180.
Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.