Cook County Health announced today that it will open a new community health center at 467 E. 31st Street, Chicago, in the Bronzeville neighborhood.
“The Bronzeville Health Center represents Cook County’s ongoing commitment to ensuring equitable access to quality health care services,” said Toni Preckwinkle, President of the Cook County Board. “The health center promises to not only meet the immediate health needs of the community, but also promote long-term improvements in health outcomes on Chicago’s South Side.”
Bronzeville Health Center will complement CCH’s portfolio of more than a dozen community health centers in Chicago and the Cook County suburbs. As one of the largest public health systems in the country, CCH is committed to providing Cook County residents with access to high-quality, comprehensive health services regardless of their ability to pay.
“Physical and mental health care is a right, not a privilege,” said Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry, who led the 3rd District.
Bronzeville Health Center, located in CCH’s historic Provident Hospital, will offer family medicine, mental health and rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. The 25,000-square-foot facility is expected to see 85,000 visits in its first year and will include 44 exam rooms and a fitness room for therapy services.
“At this health center, we will serve patients of all ages and stages of life. This includes preventive and primary care for children and adults, chronic disease management, prenatal care and more,” said Dr. Erik Mikaitis, interim CEO of CCH. “Behavioral health services will also be integrated into this medical center to ensure patients can receive holistic, person-centered care.”
The primary care and mental health practices will move from their current location at Provident Hospital’s Sengstacke Health Center to the Bronzeville Health Center, which will provide larger, more modern facilities to better serve patients. The move will also free up more clinic space at Provident Hospital to expand hospital services and further improve access to care. Patients will continue to receive comprehensive primary and specialty outpatient care at Sengstacke Health Center.
The Bronzeville Health Center is the latest expansion of CCH’s service offerings on Chicago’s South Side. Since 2020, CCH has spent more than $9 million to expand clinical services and modernize the Provident Hospital campus. Now, the Cook County Bureau of Asset Management and CCH are investing $10 million to expand and equip the new Bronzeville Health Center.
“Through close collaboration between Cook County Health and the Bureau of Asset Management, our team was proud to help secure the lease for this building, make important upgrades to the site, and provide safe, modern space to continue to meet the healthcare needs of Cook County residents,” said Elizabeth Granato, director of the Cook County Bureau of Asset Management.
The full opening of the Bronzeville Health Center is planned for early 2025.
