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University Of Illinois Medical Center - Mile Square Health Center At Back Of The Yards

FQHC

Operated by University Of Illinois

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

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.

Primary care

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

Hours

48.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

About University Of Illinois Medical Center - Mile Square Health Center At Back Of The Yards

University Of Illinois Medical Center - Mile Square Health Center At Back Of The Yards is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Chicago, 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 University Of Illinois Medical Center - Mile Square Health Center At Back Of The Yards 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 University Of Illinois Medical Center - Mile Square Health Center At Back Of The Yards or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If University Of Illinois Medical Center - Mile Square Health Center At Back Of The Yards doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Illinois.

Mental health + behavioral health context

Black adults are about half as likely to receive mental-health treatment as white adults despite similar prevalence rates per SAMHSA, with cost and provider trust as the largest documented barriers. FQHC behavioral-health services like those at University Of Illinois Medical Center - Mile Square Health Center At Back Of The Yards 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.

Coverage + benefits in Illinois

University Of Illinois Medical Center - Mile Square Health Center At Back Of The Yards 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 University Of Illinois Medical Center - Mile Square Health Center At Back Of The Yards offer?

University Of Illinois Medical Center - Mile Square Health Center At Back Of The Yards in Chicago, Illinois offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, Primary care.

Does University Of Illinois Medical Center - Mile Square Health Center At Back Of The Yards accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

University Of Illinois Medical Center - Mile Square Health Center At Back Of The Yards accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at University Of Illinois Medical Center - Mile Square Health Center At Back Of The Yards?

48.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is University Of Illinois Medical Center - Mile Square Health Center At Back Of The Yards a federally qualified health center?

Yes. University Of Illinois Medical Center - Mile Square Health Center At Back Of The Yards 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 University Of Illinois Medical Center - Mile Square Health Center At Back Of The Yards located?

University Of Illinois Medical Center - Mile Square Health Center At Back Of The Yards is at 4630 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60609-3240. Phone: 312-996-2000.

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.

University Of Illinois Medical Center - Mile Square Health Center At Back Of The Yards and the sliding-scale alternatives listed below are the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid. If nothing nearby can see you soon:

A same-day online urgent care visit with a licensed clinician for common infections and illnesses. Prices are shown before you book; visits start at $34 and vary by clinician and location (checked August 2026).

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