Mile Square Health Center

Mile Square Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) integrated within the UI Health system and the University of Illinois Chicago. Founded in 1967, it serves as a vital healthcare provider for underserved communities across Chicago, offering a wide range of services including primary care, dental, and behavioral health. The organization operates over a dozen locations, including school-based health centers, and utilizes a sliding fee scale to ensure affordability for all patients regardless of insurance status. As part of an academic health system, it also supports clinical education and community-focused research initiatives aimed at reducing health disparities.