Sihf Healthcare - Charleston
FQHCOperated by Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation, Inc.
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
45.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Sihf Healthcare - Charleston
Sihf Healthcare - Charleston is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Charleston, 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 Sihf Healthcare - Charleston 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.
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Coverage + benefits in Illinois
Sihf Healthcare - Charleston 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 Sihf Healthcare - Charleston offer?
Sihf Healthcare - Charleston in Charleston, Illinois offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Sihf Healthcare - Charleston accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Sihf Healthcare - Charleston accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Sihf Healthcare - Charleston?
45.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Sihf Healthcare - Charleston a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Sihf Healthcare - Charleston 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 Sihf Healthcare - Charleston located?
Sihf Healthcare - Charleston is at 626 W Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL 61920-2444. Phone: 217-345-7702.
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.