Friend Health

“When we stop treating just the mouth and start treating the community, we don’t just close the care gap. We improve lives.”

— Dr. Neil Parikh, Dental Director

From bringing full-service mobile clinics directly into our communities to integrating dental, medical, and behavioral care under one roof, Friend Health is redefining what accessible healthcare looks like. https://bit.ly/4hoq9W2

Flashback to hosting our friends at Moody Nolan during last year’s Southside Urbanism Bike Tour.

Their team gave riders an inside look at our 45,000-square-foot Woodlawn headquarters—sharing the rich history, thoughtful design, and community vision behind this beautiful, integrated healthcare facility. 🚲

Photos 1,2 and 4: Jason Keen

Staying connected with your Friend Health care team has never been easier! https://bit.ly/46zSZhj

With MyChart, you can:
✅ View your test results as soon as they’re available
✅ Send messages to your care team securely
✅ Request prescription refills
✅ Review visit summaries and medical history
✅ Access your information anytime, anywhere, from your phone or computer

Whether you have a child in kindergarten or a teenager prepping for sports, getting back to the classroom also means getting up to date on routine immunizations.

What you need to know this fall: https://bit.ly/4gL2lfT

We’re here to help South Side families meet the upcoming compliance deadline with our October 12 school physical events across all Friend Health clinics—ensuring your children don’t miss a single day of learning.

Many thanks to Chicago Health Magazine and health and wellness writer Cathy Cassata for highlighting our work with Malcolm X College to build a local workforce pipeline—preparing community members for careers in healthcare as demand for CHWs continues to grow. https://bit.ly/4xl9J6P

We are excited to support this month’s Senior Mondays series at Back of the Yards Coffee alongside the Chicago Public Library, AARP, UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cook County Assessor's Office, Read & Run Chicago , Humana, and North Branch Projects.

Tell your friends! As always, seniors can enjoy a free coffee ☕️ and pastry 🥐

Beyond proud to share that Friend Health has earned four 2026 Community Health Quality Recognition badges!

🏆 National Quality Leader in Heart Health
🏆 Bronze Health Center Quality Leader
🏆 Advancing HIT for Quality
🏆 Preventive Health

Behind each CHQR badge is a team committed to excellence, embracing innovation, and providing patients with the high-quality, whole-person care they deserve.

Have you heard? 📣

While nothing has changed yet, new Medicaid rules are coming, starting January 1, 2027.

Many individuals will not be affected, but it is incredibly important to ensure that Illinois Medicaid and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services can reach you if any action is needed.

Take these quick steps today to protect your coverage:
1. Make sure your mailing address and contact info are up to date.
2. Stay connected and watch for official state notices regarding changes and renewals.

Learn more and get the facts at the link below.