Be Well Clinic – Oak Lawn
Free primary care with teaching and trust
Be Well Clinic Oak Lawn is a free clinic Oak Lawn IL residents can turn to for short-term primary care when they have no insurance options. Family Practice Residents from Advocate and volunteer physicians provide care once a week so neighbors can be seen and connected to longer term support.
A short term bridge for uninsured neighbors
Focused care with a path to coverage
Be Well Clinic serves adults who are uninsured and currently uninsurable, offering a limited number of visits to address immediate needs while exploring public benefit options. Most patients are working adults, recent immigrants, or community members in between coverage who do not have a regular place to go for care. The clinic is designed as a bridge, not a permanent medical home, with a general cap of one to two visits per person. During those visits, the team works with you to understand your health concerns and begin the process of connecting you to coverage or other services. While the focus is on the uninsured, we will not turn anyone away based on status or income.
Care provided by residents and volunteers
Primary care, screenings, and supportive guidance
The clinic houses Family Practice Residents from Advocate who provide care under the guidance of experienced volunteer physicians. Patients can receive basic primary care, simple sick visits, and preventive screenings that address common concerns. When needed, the team helps coordinate labs or referrals through partner organizations and explains what any follow up might involve. In addition to medical care, staff begin conversations about eligibility for public programs so that your connection to care does not end when the visit does. This blend of teaching, service, and free clinic Oak Lawn IL access helps meet both immediate and long term needs.
- Primary care consultations with Family Practice Residents and volunteer physicians.
- Health screenings and simple diagnostic work as resources allow.
- Initial guidance on public benefits and health coverage options.
- Referrals to other clinics and community services when more support is needed.
When and where to find the clinic
Weekly Tuesday sessions in Oak Lawn
Be Well Clinic operates once a week in Oak Lawn on Tuesdays, offering a consistent time for patients who need care before or after work. The clinic is located in a community setting that is familiar to many local families and congregations. For the most current address, hours, and any changes to the schedule, Worry Free Community shares a brochure and invites you to call ahead. Staff can explain how the weekly clinic works, what time to arrive, and how many patients can be seen during each session. Planning your visit this way helps make the most of each Tuesday clinic day.
A visit focused on both care and next steps
From check in to a plan for coverage
When you arrive, volunteers help you check in, complete basic forms, and share your main concerns. You will then meet with a resident and supervising physician who listen to your story, perform a focused exam, and explain options in clear, everyday language. Because visits are limited to one or two per person, part of your time will also be spent exploring eligibility for public programs and other resources. The goal is to address what is most urgent while also connecting you to health coverage counseling and follow up care outside of the clinic. Before you leave, the team reviews next steps so you know how to move forward.
Be Well Clinic – Oak Lawn
Open Tuesdays in Oak Lawn (once weekly)
For uninsured / uninsurable adults, usually 1–2 visits
Free primary care and basic screenings with Family Practice Residents and volunteer physicians
Teaching and service working together
Advocate residents and volunteer physicians
Be Well Clinic exists through a partnership that brings together Advocate Family Practice Residents, volunteer physicians, Worry Free Community staff, and local supporters. Residents gain meaningful experience working in a free community setting, while patients benefit from current clinical knowledge and attentive care. Volunteer physicians donate their time to supervise, mentor, and ensure high quality standards. Community partners help with space, outreach, and additional resources that make the clinic sustainable. This shared effort keeps Be Well Clinic Oak Lawn rooted in service, education, and respect for every patient who walks through the door.
Questions about Be Well Clinic – Oak Lawn
Information for first-time and returning patients
Who qualifies to be seen at Be Well Clinic?
The clinic is primarily for adults who are uninsured and currently uninsurable, such as people without access to employer plans or public programs at the moment they seek care. During your visit, staff will explore whether you might actually qualify for public benefits and help start that process if you do. While the focus is on those without coverage, no one is turned away based on status or income. If it turns out another setting is a better fit, we will work to connect you there.
How many times can I visit the clinic?
Be Well Clinic is designed as a short term bridge, so most patients are seen for one to two visits. This allows the team to address urgent concerns and begin connecting you to longer term care, without creating expectations that the clinic will function as an ongoing primary care home. The visit limit helps ensure that as many uninsured neighbors as possible can be seen over time. During each visit, we focus on what will help you move toward more stable access to care.
Who will I see during my visit?
You will be seen by Family Practice Residents from Advocate, supervised by experienced volunteer physicians. This team approach combines up to date clinical training with seasoned judgment and oversight. You may also interact with volunteers and staff who support check in, interpretation, and referral coordination. Together, they create a setting where you can receive primary care while also learning about options for future coverage and services.
Is there any cost for services at this clinic?
Visits at Be Well Clinic are provided at no cost for patients who meet the clinic’s focus on uninsured and uninsurable individuals. There may be situations where outside services, such as certain labs or medications, involve costs handled through partner organizations. When that happens, the team explains what to expect and discusses possible options. The central aim is to reduce financial barriers for people who currently have no other place to go for care.
Will my immigration or income status affect whether I am seen?
No, the clinic does not turn people away based on immigration status or income. While the primary focus is on people without coverage, staff and volunteers are committed to treating everyone with respect and privacy. Part of the visit may involve discussing public benefits that could apply to your situation, and you are free to ask questions about how those programs work. Our emphasis is on helping you move from having no options to having a clearer path forward.
