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Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Young Women's Leadership Academy
Young Women's Leadership Academy 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 Young Women's Leadership Academy 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 Young Women's Leadership Academy or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Young Women's Leadership Academy 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
Young Women's Leadership Academy 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 Young Women's Leadership Academy offer?
Young Women's Leadership Academy in Chicago, Illinois offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Young Women's Leadership Academy accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Young Women's Leadership Academy accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Young Women's Leadership Academy?
HRSA lists this site as open about 4 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Young Women's Leadership Academy a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Young Women's Leadership Academy 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 Young Women'S Leadership Academy located?
Young Women's Leadership Academy is at 2641 S Calumet Ave, Chicago, IL 60616-2901. Phone: 872-588-3000.
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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