Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Community Health Center in LaGrange, IL
Community Nurse Health Association has served the western suburbs of Chicago for over a century as a trusted nonprofit healthcare provider. Established in 1921, we specialize in primary medical and dental care, psychiatry, and counseling services, maintaining top 20% national rankings for clinical quality. Our team delivers coordinated, integrated care regardless of patients' ability to pay, emphasizing dignity, prevention, and wellness. As a Federally Qualified Health Center and Health Care for the Homeless site, we operate under federal grants while maintaining independence as an Illinois 501(c)(3) organization.The Community Shop, our volunteer-run retail store, generates critical funding for clinical programs. Through community collaboration and evidence-based practices, we address healthcare disparities for all ages. Our multidisciplinary providers combine specialized expertise with compassionate care, ensuring accessible services for underserved populations. We maintain transparent operations through federal oversight and public accountability frameworks. With 95 years of local impact, our organization remains committed to evolving community health needs while preserving core values of equity and service excellence.
Services
Primary Care
Dental Services
Psychiatry & Counseling
Community Healthcare Network
The Community Shop
Details
- Year established: 1921
Highlights and features
- 95 years of continuous community healthcare service since 1921
- Ranked in top 20% of national community health centers for quality
- Provide care regardless of patients' ability to pay
- The Community Shop directly funds clinical programs through retail sales
- Integrated model combining medical, dental, and mental health services
Associations and certifications
- Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b
- Federally Qualified Health Center
- Public Health Service Employee under 42 USC233(g)-(n)
Services
Primary Care
Our primary care services provide comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare for all ages. Board-certified physicians deliver preventive screenings, chronic disease management, and acute care treatment. Services include routine check-ups, immunizations, and coordinated specialty referrals through an integrated care model.
Dental Services
Full-service dental care addresses preventive, restorative, and emergency oral health needs. Our dental team offers cleanings, fillings, extractions, and prosthetics with sliding-scale fees based on income. Emphasis on education promotes long-term oral health maintenance for underserved populations.
Psychiatry & Counseling
On-site mental health professionals provide individual and group therapy sessions alongside psychiatric evaluations. Treatment plans address depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use disorders through evidence-based modalities. Integrated care coordinates mental health treatment with primary medical services.
Community Healthcare Network
Our coordinated provider network ensures seamless access to specialized care and community resources. Case managers facilitate connections to housing assistance, nutrition programs, and social services through established partnerships with local organizations.
The Community Shop
This volunteer-run retail store sells furniture and home decor to generate funding for healthcare programs. Revenue directly supports clinical services while offering affordable household goods to the community through a sustainable social enterprise model.
Questions
What healthcare services do you offer?
We provide primary medical care, dental services, psychiatry, counseling, and preventive health programs for all ages.
How does The Community Shop support healthcare services?
Retail sales revenue from our volunteer-staffed furniture and home decor store directly funds patient care programs.
Do you accept patients without insurance?
Yes, we serve all patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay through sliding-scale fees.
Are your providers qualified?
Our team includes board-certified physicians, licensed dentists, and credentialed mental health professionals with specialized training.
How can I volunteer?
Volunteer opportunities exist in The Community Shop, event planning committees, and direct patient support programs.
What makes you different from other clinics?
We combine federal healthcare resources with community-driven initiatives to address both medical and social determinants of health.
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