Center for Family Medicine

Quality, affordable primary care. Right at home.

Welcome to your home for primary care service. We're proud of SIU Medicine Centers for Family Medicine as being the largest university-owned Federally Qualified Health Center, FQHC, in the country. With over 17 clinic locations in central and southern Illinois, you can receive comprehensive, affordable health care near you.

What is a Federally Qualified Health Center [FQHC]?

A Federally Qualified Health Center, FQHC, is a community-based health center. We serve everyone.

With federal funding backing our efforts, we are able to provide a range of medical services in your area that are accessible on a sliding-fee scale. Affordable services in your area that are underserved and in need.

To read more about what a FQHC is, go to FQHC.com

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School physicals

A FQHC is not limited to only primary and preventative care. Our board of directors includes patients from your community to help guide what services need to be available in your area. This allows you to access affordable care in:

  • OB and prenatal services
  • Substance use treatment programs
  • Mental health and behavioral health services
  • Geriatrics and palliative care services
  • Nutritional counseling
  • Dental care
  • And holistic, non-invasive medical services

Discounts are available for those that quality. Review our current sliding-scale assistance program.

Financial program

 

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SIU Center for Family Medicine Springfield
Growing with you

Central and southern Illinois largest FQHC

We're proud of SIU Medicine Center for Family Medicine being the largest university-owned Federally Qualified Health Center in the country.

Started in 2012 in Springfield, Illinois, the SIU Medicine FQHC has grown to include 17-clinic locations in 2025. Every year with the support of the local communities, the SIU Medicine Center for Family Medicine continues to expand and offer care for families in the area.

Read the history

FQHC locations

Locations

SIU Medicine Family Medicine Outpatient Clinic | Carbondale

300 West Oak Street Carbondale, IL 62901
Mon - Fri: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Locations

SIU Medicine Family Medicine Outpatient Clinic | Decatur

102 W. Kenwood Ave. Decatur, IL 62526
Mon - Fri: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Locations

SIU Medicine Family Medicine Outpatient Clinic | Quincy

612 N. 11th St. Quincy, IL 62301
Mon - Tue: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Wed: 8:00 am-7:00 pm
Thu - Fri: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Locations

SIU Medicine Family Medicine Outpatient Clinic | Springfield

520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702
Mon - Fri: 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Not sure where to start?

Patients of the FQHC can receive financial support. You can work directly with a financial counselor to help determine your eligibility for payment assistance and discounts you may qualify for.

Schedule a visit with a primary care provider and learn about the medical care available to you.

Schedule online

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