FRIEND HEALTH
Hospitals and Health CareIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
Friend Health is a mid-sized network of community health centers in Chicago, Illinois, that provides primary and preventive health care to vulnerable and medically underserved populations. Originating from the merger of two University of Chicago clinics and anchored by a flagship location on the university campus, the organization expanded to serve additional Chicago communities. Its care aims to be accessible, affordable, comprehensive, and culturally appropriate, delivering a full range of primary and preventive services and coordinating supplemental care through direct provision or referrals. Operated within the Hospitals and Health Care industry, it has been recognized as a federally qualified health center since 1998. In 2017, Friend Health merged with the Human Resources Development Institute, broadening its behavioral health offerings within its service area that includes medically underserved and shortage-designated regions.