Family Health Center
2424 W Peterson, Chicago, IL 60659-4100
Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with extended hours on Tuesday to 7:00 pm and weekend hours on Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
For information, call (773) 761-0300 or email
AHSFHC Mission
AHSFHC's mission is to provide culturally competent and linguistically appropriate quality and compassionate health care services to the Asian American and all other underserved or underprivileged communities in metropolitan Chicago.
The AHS Family Health Center provides quality primary care services to immigrants and refugees, and other medically underserved residents on Chicago's North Side. Our staff speaks Vietnamese, Urdu, Hindi, Gujarati, Thai, Tagalong, Punjabi, Somali, Spanish and Pashto.
- Primary Care Services
- Well Child Care
- Ob/Gyn & Prenatal Care
- Adult Medicine
- Mental Health Services
- Health Screening & Tests
- Women's Health & Family Planning
- All Kids/Family Care Enrollments
- Outreach and Prevention
- Women and Infant Children (WIC) Services
- State Lead Agency for Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP)
Primary Care Services
Comprehensive services for individuals in all stages of life are available at the health center. Maternal health care focuses on early and regular access to prenatal care, prenatal classes and referrals to WIC and oral health services. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, nutrition, risk avoidance and preparation for childbirth to increase the likelihood of healthy behaviors and good outcomes. Pediatric services focus on preventing childhood illnesses via immunization compliance, lead screening, and follow-up, with complementary services focusing on child nutrition and child safety issues. Adolescent care includes keeping immunizations up to date and screening for risky behavior and mental health needs, with appropriate education on healthy lifestyles, injury prevention, mental health services, and nutrition. Services for adult men and women focuses on disease prevention and screening - particularly pap smears and mammograms for women, PSA screening for men, and diabetes, hypertension, and TB screening for both genders. Services for senior citizens focus on cancer screenings, following prescribed immunization protocols, dental and mental health needs.
Mental Health Services
AHS Family Health Center offers culturally appropriate mental health services for seniors, adults and children by licensed competent professionals. Services include individual counseling, case management, crisis management including domestic violence related counseling and supportive. In house psychiatric consultation is available from December 2007.
Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Program
A registered dietician is available on site to enroll patients in the WIC program. WIC provides nutrition education, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support and nutritious foods. Integrating nutrition education, nutritious foods and yearly health care visits strengthen families long after their WIC eligibility has ended.
All Kids - Family Care Enrollments
AHSFHC staff assists uninsured patients to enroll in the All Kids/Family Care program. All Kids covers doctor visits, hospital stays, prescription drugs, vision care, dental care and eyeglasses. All Kids covers regular check-ups and immunizations (shots). For eligibility criteria call the above phone number and ask for the All Kids Application Agent.
Discounted Prescription Drug Program
eAHS Family Health Center partners with the local Walgreen's to provide prescription drugs at a discounted rate to the health center's uninsured patients.
Opening Doors Women's Group
AHS Family Health Center mental health department offers stress reduction groups on the first Tuesday of every month. Providing women a safe space to share their experiences and this group is a great opportunity to voice feelings and learn alternative ways of coping with stress. The primary aim of the group is to enable women to come together, empower themselves and enhance their general well being.
Our Fee Policy
We accept all forms of health coverage including Medicaid, AllKids, FamilyCare, Medicare, and private insurance. No one is refused service due to inability to pay.
