On Saturday, September 27th, 2025, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth organized its second annual Free Health Clinic at Lyons Township High School South Campus. With a dedicated team of 100 volunteers and fifteen providers, the free clinic was able to treat people in the moment and connect them to equitable and affordable care for the future. Some of the services provided at this clinic included primary care, specialty care and vaccinations for those in need. The clinic also served as a liaison for community resources, such as medical homes, food pantries, housing, and access to insurance and social services. This event marked the second free clinic of 2025 hosted by UChicago Medicine AdventHealth. The first event took place earlier in the year in Glendale Heights. Together, these two annual clinics served more than 200 individuals in need across the community.
Why We Did It
UChicago AdventHealth’s free health clinics are designed to increase access to care for people who are uninsured or underinsured. These are key needs identified by community health needs assessments conducted by UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in collaboration with community partners. By providing health care services such as dental exams, vision screenings, laboratory screenings (including glucose, urinalysis and pregnancy tests), orthopedic care, school/sports physicals, free medication and assisting attendees with registration, navigation and translation needs, UChicago AdventHealth aims to make healthcare accessible to those who might face language, economic or physical barriers to care. By further connecting community members to ongoing care and social services, AdventHealth bridges the gap and works towards providing equitable healthcare for all.
