Sihf Healthcare - Salem

FQHC

Operated by Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation, Inc.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

1275 Hawthorn Rd, Salem, IL 62881-1028

HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call to confirm today's hours.

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Services offered

Behavioral health

Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.

Dental

Cleanings, exams, restorations, extractions, and urgent dental care on a sliding scale.

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

OB/GYN & maternal health

Prenatal, delivery, postpartum, gynecologic, and family-planning services.

Pediatrics

Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

About Sihf Healthcare - Salem

Sihf Healthcare - Salem is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Salem, 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 - Salem 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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Mental health + behavioral health context

FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Sihf Healthcare - Salem use sliding-scale fees that make care accessible regardless of insurance status. If you're in crisis, dial or text 988 for the 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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Pediatric care for Black families

In 2022, Black infants in the U.S. died at a rate of 10.9 per 1,000 live births, per the CDC. FQHC pediatric services include well-child visits, developmental screening, and Vaccines for Children (VFC) coverage for uninsured kids. Children covered by Medicaid (CHIP in some states) get all VFC vaccines at no cost.

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Coverage + benefits in Illinois

Sihf Healthcare - Salem 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).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Sihf Healthcare - Salem offer?

Sihf Healthcare - Salem in Salem, Illinois offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, Pediatrics, Primary care.

Does Sihf Healthcare - Salem accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Sihf Healthcare - Salem accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Sihf Healthcare - Salem?

HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Sihf Healthcare - Salem a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Sihf Healthcare - Salem 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 - Salem located?

Sihf Healthcare - Salem is at 1275 Hawthorn Rd, Salem, IL 62881-1028. Phone: 618-548-4545.

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.

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