Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Medical Care Partner in Chicago
For nearly five decades, Chicago Women's Health Center has been dedicated to providing accessible, client-centered healthcare for women, trans individuals, and young people. Our approach prioritizes empowerment through comprehensive medical services, health education, and a sliding fee scale that ensures financial barriers do not prevent access to care. We treat each individual as a unique person, fostering self-advocacy and active participation in healthcare decisions. With over 6,000 clients served annually, our programs are shaped by community needs and delivered in a respectful environment.Our sliding scale model, established in 1975, reflects our commitment to healthcare justice and accessibility for all, regardless of financial means. We offer specialized services including gynecology, trans health care, counseling, and integrative therapies, all designed to meet underserved needs in the Chicago area. Our collaborative care model consistently receives appreciation for its respectful, thorough approach that values client input and addresses individual concerns.
Services
Gynecology
Trans Health Services
Counseling
Acupuncture
Bodywork
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Nutrition Counseling
Health Education
Voice Coaching
Alternative Insemination
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We've provided accessible healthcare since 1975 with a sliding fee scale model
- Our collaborative approach prioritizes client self-advocacy and informed decision-making
- Specialized trans health services address critical community needs
- Comprehensive care integrates medical treatment with health education programs
- Board-certified providers deliver services in a respectful, non-judgmental environment
Services
Gynecology Services
Our comprehensive gynecological care includes annual exams, contraceptive services, and reproductive health screenings. Patients receive personalized care through collaborative consultations that address individual health needs and concerns. Services are available on a sliding fee scale that considers each patient's financial capacity.
Trans Health Services
Specialized healthcare for trans and gender-nonconforming individuals includes hormone therapy, preventive screenings, and gender-affirming care. Our providers create safe spaces for open discussions about health goals while maintaining strict confidentiality and respect for patient autonomy.
Counseling Services
Individual therapy sessions address diverse mental health needs through client-driven treatment plans. Our sliding fee scale allows flexible payment options determined collaboratively during intake assessments. Sessions focus on personal growth and emotional well-being in a supportive environment.
Acupuncture Services
Licensed practitioners provide acupuncture treatments for pain management, stress reduction, and overall wellness. Each session includes personalized health consultations that consider the patient's complete medical history and treatment goals within a holistic framework.
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Specialized physical therapy addresses pelvic health concerns through individualized treatment plans. Sessions combine manual techniques with patient education about body mechanics and self-care practices to improve quality of life and functional abilities.
Questions
How does your sliding fee scale work?
Our sliding scale adjusts fees based on your income and household size. You determine what you can afford during registration, ensuring healthcare access without financial hardship.
Do you accept insurance plans?
We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Humana PPO, and United PPO for gynecological and trans health services. Other services require self-payment with sliding scale options available.
What trans health services do you offer?
We provide hormone therapy, preventive care, and gender-affirming medical services in a supportive environment with experienced providers who prioritize patient autonomy and informed decision-making.
Are services available outside posted hours?
Appointments can sometimes be scheduled outside standard hours by request. Our staff works with clients to accommodate individual scheduling needs when possible.
How do I pay for services?
Payment options include cash, checks, money orders, and major credit cards. Online payment is available for select services, with payment plans offered to ensure continued access to care.
Do you offer health education programs?
We provide comprehensive health education through workshops and counseling sessions covering reproductive health, wellness practices, and patient self-advocacy techniques tailored to individual learning needs.
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Reviews (4)
Karacan St
Apr 02, 2022
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Best clinic in Chicago for women. Friendly people and staff. Only issue is parking but there is some nearby. I feel so safe there as a woman. When I get my exams. TMI but I feel no shame getting naked. My gyno told me the first time not to feel shame it's my body. It was so empowering. I'm a Social worker and these people are trained on how to be sensitive to anyone who comes in their office. The best place. And I don't have insurance so they offer payment plans. I wish there were more clinics like this.
Jessica Lee
Dec 05, 2021
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Updated from 3 to 1 star. Provider stopped responding to requests to refill my prescriptions (that I've been on for over a year and shouldn't be stopped abruptly) and never received any contact back from them whatsoever. CWHC was the best Healthcare I've received, hands down. That being said, I'm more than disappointed in the abrupt end to that care. I received a returned payment that was months old, my provider will not respond to my pharmacy's request to refill my prescriptions, they don't answer the phone and I've not received a return call. Are they out of business? Is this my provider's way of breaking up with me? Honestly, I'm hurt.
I'm confused. I've been without medication and am experiencing negative side affects and symptoms as a result. Maybe it was too good to be true. CWHC, I'm saddened to now be faced with having to start over with finding a new provider with no explanation or understanding. Never thought I'd get ghosted by my doctors office.
I'm confused. I've been without medication and am experiencing negative side affects and symptoms as a result. Maybe it was too good to be true. CWHC, I'm saddened to now be faced with having to start over with finding a new provider with no explanation or understanding. Never thought I'd get ghosted by my doctors office.
Keisha Neloms
Dec 01, 2021
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I was referred to this facility by the hospital I delivered at because I needed physical therapy but was having issues with my insurance. I had to wait for an entire month for an appointment. They were very accommodating when it came to scheduling my appointment, however, failed to provide me with insight on how to gain access to the facility since my appointment was after hours. I showed up for my appointment the office was closed, there were no postings for after hour contact, I called the office and there was no option that allowed me to contact anyone because the office was closed. So, I missed my appointment.
I did leave a voicemail which led them to call me back the following day to inform me that there was a specific door that I was supposed to utilize that had a buzzer to gain access. Then referred me to another facility because they didn't have any appointments available for over another month. No real apology nor any kind of accommodations for making me miss my appointment, that I waited a month for that was ultimately keeping me from returning to work. Absolutely no empathy nor accountability. Horrible.
I did leave a voicemail which led them to call me back the following day to inform me that there was a specific door that I was supposed to utilize that had a buzzer to gain access. Then referred me to another facility because they didn't have any appointments available for over another month. No real apology nor any kind of accommodations for making me miss my appointment, that I waited a month for that was ultimately keeping me from returning to work. Absolutely no empathy nor accountability. Horrible.
Clara Villasenor
Nov 07, 2021
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Pros: Best place for Healthcare period. I have been coming here off and on since 2008 because of change of insurances. Currently they don't accept my insurance and I still would rather pay sliding scale than go any where else. They're thoughtful and take their time and don't weigh me. Cons: still don't have an online portal and everything is on paper like 1997 it's strange. Also disappointed that there are barely any poc on staff right now. When I'm there I see no Black folks and the possibly Latinx person there is white. They could definitely do better on that. they don't take many insurances I wish they were paneled with more.
