Wayside Cross Ministries
FQHCOperated by Aunt Martha'S Health & Wellness 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
2.00 hrs/wk · Part-Time
About Wayside Cross Ministries
Wayside Cross Ministries is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Aurora, 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 Wayside Cross Ministries 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 Wayside Cross Ministries or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Wayside Cross Ministries 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
Wayside Cross Ministries 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 Wayside Cross Ministries offer?
Wayside Cross Ministries in Aurora, Illinois offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Wayside Cross Ministries accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Wayside Cross Ministries accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Wayside Cross Ministries?
2.00 hrs/wk · Part-Time
Is Wayside Cross Ministries a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Wayside Cross Ministries 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 Wayside Cross Ministries located?
Wayside Cross Ministries is at 215 E New York St, Aurora, IL 60505-3400. Phone: 877-692-8686.
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.