Health Care Resources
Coronavirus Self-Checker (CDC)
The Coronavirus Self-Checker is a tool to help you make decisions on when to seek testing and appropriate medical care.
Health Resources offered by the City of Chicago
What to do if you don't have insurance/ Community health center
“There are approximately 165 CHCs throughout the city of Chicago, so find one that is close to you. You can find your nearest CHC at https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
Hospitals Treating Undocumented Community in Illinois
Coalition of Illinois Educators Leading Undocu-Students response on where undocumented persons can seek health care in IL:
FQCH-federally qualified health centers will be able to see undocumented folks for testing. They all have different requirements and limited capacity for face to face appointments but is worth a call. There are several in Illinois and a lot more in Chicago.
https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
Think of clinics that are similar to Alivio, Erie, Esperanza, Christian Lawndale, PCC, etc. They are trusted clinics that work to support undocumented folks. I would consider calling them first and inquiring about their procedures.
- Emergency Rooms do not ask patients for proof of citizenship.
- Call Rush at (888) 352-RUSH to be screened. Any other hospital will also take them. They need to be first screened by phone
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