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Congratulations to Christian Community Health Center for being featured in Testing.com’s new report as one of the best community-based STD prevention and treatment organizations in Orland Park!

STD Testing in Orland Park, Illinois

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During Women’s History Month CCHC seeks to uplift the hard work and contributions our women staff, board, and community members have made to history, culture, and society.  Despite hardship, exclusion, and discrimination, women in our South Side communities have strived and sacrificed for equity and equality. CCHC continues to fight for gender equity by providing access to resources such as reproductive care, social services, domestic violence counseling, HIV and partner services, and more to those we serve. Today we honor and thank the women and employees who have offered their talent and time to this cause.

“During the Covid-19 pandemic, five health centers on Chicago’s
South Side came together to improve the care they provide to patients.
As a group, they identified sites, such as church parking lots and
community centers, where they could jointly offer Covid-19 tests and
vaccinations. And they provided more of those services, and did
so more efficiently, than any of them could have done on their own.
That effort was enabled largely by the Southside Population Health
Collaborative, made up of five health centers that altogether serve
about 85,000 patients, primarily Medicaid recipients from Black and
brown communities. Since 2017, the CEOs of these health centers
have met regularly to discuss their common challenges and identify
mutual solutions to improve the health outcomes for their shared
populations: “On the Far South Side of Chicago, all of us provide
services to the most vulnerable patient populations,” says Veronica
Clarke, CEO, TCA Health.”

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Christian Community Health Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Olatunji Richard Akintilo as our Chief Medical Officer as of Monday August 9, 2021.

Dr. Thomas is leaving CCHC. We wish him all the best!

To find a new provider, please visit this link.

Important COVID-19 Update

COVID Curbside Testing – By Appointment Only

Beginning April 21^st, you can schedule an appointment to get tested for the COVID-19 virus. Testing sites are being offered at two of our clinic locations: South Holland and Chicago. Click here for location addresses. To schedule your testing appointment, call 773-233-4100.

This service is appointment only.

Telephone Consultations

To ensure the health and safety of our patients and their families we are now offering telephone consult visits so that you can have an appointment with your provider, even from the comfort of home!

IF YOU ARE FEELING SICK, PLEASE DO NOT WALK INTO THE HEALTH CENTER WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT. WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING WALK IN VISITS AT THIS TIME. 

PLEASE CALL 773-233-4100 FIRST.

Please be aware that anyone visiting one of our facilities will be required to complete a brief screening before they are allowed to enter the building. This process has been put into place to protect the health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. 

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you in advance for your understanding during this time of rapid change. 

What should I do if I am worried that I or a family member might have coronavirus?

If you believe that you, or a family member, have symptoms of coronavirus OR have been exposed to someone who has been confirmed with coronavirus, please CALL our health center at 773.233.4100 to discuss your concerns with a member of our clinical team. Please do not walk into the health center without an appointment.   

What are the symptoms of coronavirus?

The symptoms are similar to flu or pneumonia and can include:

• Cough
• Fever
• Shortness of breath

A person with coronavirus typically has symptoms between 2 and 14 days after they have been exposed to the virus.

You may be at additional risk for coronavirus if you have recently traveled outside of the U.S. 

How can I protect myself and my family?

Please take precautions and remember to follow these critical measures to help prevent the spread of coronavirus:

• Stay home when sick
• Cover coughs and sneezes with elbow/tissue and immediately throw it away. 
• Do not cover your mouth with bare hands. 
• Wash your hands often, with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Click here to learn more about handwashing.
• Clean touched surfaces and objects frequently
• Practice social isolation as much as possible and avoid large gatherings.

For the latest updates on COVID-19 and how to protect you and your family please visit the CDC website. 

Patient Portal

You can send secure messages to your provider using our patient portal. Don’t have a portal account? No worries! Click here to create your account.

For more information about telephone consults, the patient portal, and other scheduling changes, please contact our office at 773.233.4100.

IF YOU ARE FEELING SICK, PLEASE DO NOT WALK INTO THE HEALTH CENTER WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT. WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING WALK IN VISITS AT THIS TIME. 

PLEASE CALL 773-233-4100 FIRST.

Stay safe & Take Care,
CCHC Care Team

CCHC is partnering with Sonrisa Family Dental to offer comprehensive dental care and support at the 9718 South Halsted location. Sonrisa is one of Chicago’s leading dental organizations that prides itself on timely care, allowing same-day, no-wait appointments for patients with critical dental problems.

Sonrisa will offer dental services on a sliding scale and accepts Medicaid. In addition to oral health prevention, Sonrisa offers initial examinations, dental fillings, extractions, crowns, oral surgery, dental implants, orthodontics and pediatric dental services. The effective date for the dental care change is November 2, 2020.

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for details about this new partnership and how it will affect our patients. If you have additional questions, please speak with one of our team members at the front desk or contact us at (773) 233-4100 to speak with a member of our care team.

Christian Community Health Center has been serving the South Side of Chicago for over 30 years. Now, more than ever, we want to support our community and help you get vaccinated. Call (773)233-4100 to make an appointment for your COVID-19 vaccine.

Visit our COVID-19 vaccine page for more information. Visit this link for more information about eligibility.