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Health Care Services
A-1 Hearing Aid Center Hearing Aids, accepts Public Aid. 1627 W. Belmont Ave. 773-477-1069
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Audiology & Vestibular Department Accepts Medicaid (773) 296-7136
Hearing Aid Referral for Medicaid Accepts Medicaid; one hearing aid per year. Questions regarding hearing aid purchase, call (800) 545-2200
Lincoln Park Hospital 550 West Webster (773) 883-3711 & 883-2000 Chicago Hearing Society 2001 North Clybourn (773) 248-9121 Children’s Memorial Hospital (under 18 yrs. of age only): 2300 Children’s Plaza (773) 880-4530 Schwab Rehab 1401 South California (773) 522-5880 Mt. Sinai 15th Street at California (773) 257-0466
All Kids
All Kids Program is a complete healthcare program for every child in Illinois 18 or younger. Every child, regardless of medical conditions or income, has access to healthcare. Illinois’ FamilyCare health insurance covers parents but there is a limit to how much income parents can have to get FamilyCare.
All
Kids Hotline
1-866-All-KIDS (1-866-255-5437)
American Academy Of Environmental Medicine
Write or call for information and doctors in the area. Acceptance of Medicare, Medicaid, HMOs, and sliding scale depends on individual doctors. American Financial Center, Suite 625 7701 E. Kellogg, Suite 625 Wichita, KS 67207-1705 316-684-5500 fax: 316-684-5709 Email: administrator@aaem.com Website: http://www.aaem.com/ Contact an environmental doctor near you.
American Cancer Society
Check this site for news of free cancer screening: or call 800-227-2345 for breast cancer detection kit, events, and to speak to someone about cancer.
Bureau of Primary Health Care
This Web site will help you find a clinic that will give you medical care, even if you have no medical insurance or money.
Community Alternatives Unlimited A not-for-profit case management Agency that serves the North Side of Chicago and the Northern Suburbs of Cook and Lake Counties. Provides services for persons with disabilities, including developmental disabilities, mental health, hearing, visual and physical impairments. Also provides medical case management for indigent pregnant women and children; persons in nursing home facilities with medical and emotional needs, and individuals in the Chicago metro area with multiple needs.
8765 West Higgins
Road, Suite
300 773-867-4000 http://www.cau.org
Community Health ClinicProvides treatment for common symptoms.
Clinic hours are Monday-Thursday 9 AM-9 PM; Friday 9 AM-4 PM; Saturday 9 AM-1 PM. Provides free medical care for those who do not have medical insurance and do not receive Medicare, Medicaid, or Public Aid, and who cannot otherwise afford medical care. Appointments are necessary.
2611 West Chicago Avenue Chicago IL 60622 Ph: 773-395-9900
CVS Pharmacy MinuteClinic
Board-certified practitioners diagnose, treat and write prescriptions (when clinically appropriate) for a variety of common family illnesses to patients 18 months and older (24 months and older in Massachusetts). MinuteClinic is in-network with most major insurers, so patients are responsible for either their copay or the price clearly listed on their treatments and services menu. Treatments cost between $30 and $110. For those who are uninsured or prefer to pay out-of-pocket, MinuteClinic accepts cash, checks and credit cards. No appointment necessary, open 7 days a week.
Evanston/Rodgers Park Family Health/Howard Street Clinic
A new, federally funded health clinic operating on a sliding scale, chartered to serve all who come through its doors. Created as a joint effort between United Power for Action and Justice and Access Community Health Network. Has Spanish-speaking doctor on staff (Se Habla Español).
1555 West Howard Street Chicago, IL 60626 Medical: 773-764-7146 Dental: 773-764-3425
FamilyCare is a part of All Kids (1-866-255-5437) http://www.familycareillinois.com/
The Fatigue & Fibromyalgia Clinic of Michigan
Dr. Edward Conley of Michigan is an osteopath who has been involved in CFS research and treatment for five years. He has worked with Dr. Paul Cheney, has founded the Fatigue Clinic of Michigan, and teaches at Michigan State University. His office accepts Medicare and preferred provider plans. He can be reached at: G3273-A Beecher Road, Flint, MI 48532 Ph: 810-230-8677 http://www.cfids.com/About_Dr_Conley.html
The Cheney ClinicDr. Paul Cheney One Vanderbilt Park Dr., Suite 230 Asheville, NC 28803 828-274-6665 New patients accepted but there is a waiting list. Initial cost is $6-9000 (fees subject to change). Fee for service; no insurance of any kind accepted. No discount to PWCs; no housecalls; no hospital affiliation
Midwest College for Study of Oriental Medicine A free clinic near Montrose and Broadway in Chicago. Acupuncture etc.
Midwest
College of Oriental Medicine Ph: 773-975-1295 Website: http://www.acupuncture.edu/midwest/
Mobile
Doctors
Mycoplasma Registry The American Gulf War Veterans Association presents an on-line patient registration and survey form. Sean & Leslee Dudley 303 47th St J10 San Diego, CA 92102 Tel/fax: 619-266-1116 http://www.gulfwarvets.com/micop.htm Email: mailto:mycoreg@juno.com
National Kidney Foundation
Kidney Early Evaluation Program KEEP is a free kidney health screening program designed to raise awareness about kidney disease among high risk individuals and provide free testing. http://www.kidney.org/news/keep/index.cfm National Kidney Foundation, Inc., 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016, 1-800-622-9010
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago People with a physical disability may be eligible to participate in the recreational or competitive sports opportunities offered by the Wirtz Sports Program or membership in the Galvin Health & Fitness. Membership Initiation Fee The membership initiation fee should be submitted along with a completed medical form. RIC patient referral (medical form completed by a RIC physician) - $20 Non RIC patient referral (medical form completed by a non-RIC physician) - $35 Yearly Maintenance Fee Health club members pay a nominal yearly maintenance payable from September 1 - December 31 of each year. 710 N. LSD, Third Floor Chicago, Il 60611 (312) 238-5001 312-238-5017 fax http://www.ric.org/conditions/community/fitness/membership.aspx
Roadback FoundationLow dose antibiotic treatment for several illnesses, including FMS and CFS.
P.O.
Box 410184 Ph: 614-227-1556 (Voicemail) Website: www.roadback.org e-mail: rbfcontact@roadback.org
St. Basil’s Free Clinic for Healing Medical services only at this time. Call for an appointment. No charge; donations appreciated. Patient must show proof of income.
1850 West Garfield Boulevard Chicago, IL 60609-5607 Ph: 773-436-4758
Suburban Primary Health Care Council - Access to Care Purpose is to help residents of suburban Cook County and northwest Chicago with limited incomes that are not eligible for Medicaid or Medicare and are without insurance to receive primary health services. There is an annual enrollment fee, and clients must meet eligibility requirements.
2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2504 Westchester, IL 60154 Ph: 708-531-0680 Fax: 708-531-0686 Email: contact@accesstocare.org Website: http://www.sphcc.org/
Symptom Checker This site will help you gauge the seriousness of your symptoms. http://symptomchecker.about.com/
For those concerned about upcoming surgery and hospital stay, here’s some info: http://www.anapsid.org:80/cnd/drugs/anesthesia.html
Also, here is a useful list of hospital protocols for MCS patients (according to Southwest General Health Center, Middleburg Heights, OH): http://ieq.nibs.org:80/rooms/app_c.php
Walgreen’s Take Care Clinics
Family Nurse Practitioners or Physicians Assistants available for patients over 18 months. No appointment necessary. Open seven days a week and weeknights. Practice limited to: respiratory illnesses, seasonal allergies, skin conditions, diagnostic testing, minor injuries, wellness, vaccinations, and physicals. Patients with insurance: one-time, copayment is required on the day you visit. If you do not have insurance, cash payments average $59-$80. Physicals and vaccinations are priced individually. See their prices listed online or in store. 1-866-Take-Care (1-866-825-3227). http://www.takecarehealth.com/welcome-to-take-care.aspx
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