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Our mission is to improve community health by providing access to high-quality, whole person care.

10/12/2026

We are excited to welcome Zachary Spreitzer as Friend Health’s new Chief Financial Officer!

With a career dedicated to serving vulnerable communities across Chicago, Zachary brings more than 20 years of experience in finance and leadership positions across complex, mission-driven healthcare and social service organizations such as Esperanza Health Center, Erie Family Health Centers, and Health Care Service Corporation. Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer of Haymarket Center.

10/07/2026

Our CEO, Wendy Thompson, is taking the stage at the Center for Healthcare Innovation’s 14th Annual Health Equity & Innovation Symposium at the Obama Presidential Center!

Through executive conversations, expert panels, and community perspectives, she’ll join fellow healthcare leaders to explore the issues, innovations, roles, and partnerships contributing to better health outcomes and how we can build a more diverse and community-connected workforce.

We’re so proud to see Friend Health’s mission and vision represented at this leading industry event.

10/05/2026

Mark your calendars!

Join us on Saturday, October 17th, for Friend Health’s annual Think Pink Event at our Cottage Grove location as we come together for a special self-care journey during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Take this time for your health and wellness, and bring your mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, cousin, or best friend along. We can't wait to see you there!

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¡Reserva la fecha!

Acompáñanos el sábado 17 de octubre en nuestra sede de Cottage Grove para el evento anual «Think Pink» de Friend Health; nos reuniremos para vivir una experiencia especial de autocuidado durante el Mes de la Concientización sobre el Cáncer de Mama.

Dedica este tiempo a tu salud y bienestar, y trae contigo a tu madre, hermana, hija, abuela, prima o mejor amiga. ¡Esperamos verte allí!

09/29/2026

Three new organizations are now partnering with us to expand access to social care. Welcome to Findhelp! 🎉

👋 Friend Health is dedicated to improving community health across Chicago by providing accessible, affordable, and high-quality whole-person care—ranging from primary and preventive medicine to behavioral health and social support services.

👋 The Utah Community Health Worker Association empowers and strengthens the statewide Community Health Worker workforce through professional development, networking, and advocacy to advance health equity and access for all Utah communities.

👋 The Center for Better Aging is dedicated to transforming health outcomes, nurturing well-being, and reducing inequities for adults over 50 on Chicago’s South Side through comprehensive, whole-person care and essential social support services.

🤝 Interested in joining our customer network? Learn more ▶ https://hubs.li/Q04sBxxh0

09/23/2026

“When we stop treating just the mouth and start treating the community, we don’t just close the care gap. We improve lives.”

— Dr. Neil Parikh, Dental Director

From bringing full-service mobile clinics directly into our communities to integrating dental, medical, and behavioral care under one roof, Friend Health is redefining what accessible healthcare looks like. https://bit.ly/4hoq9W2

09/18/2026

Flashback to hosting our friends at Moody Nolan during last year’s Southside Urbanism Bike Tour.

Their team gave riders an inside look at our 45,000-square-foot Woodlawn headquarters—sharing the rich history, thoughtful design, and community vision behind this beautiful, integrated healthcare facility. 🚲

Photos 1,2 and 4: Jason Keen

09/14/2026

Staying connected with your Friend Health care team has never been easier! https://bit.ly/46zSZhj

With MyChart, you can:
✅ View your test results as soon as they’re available
✅ Send messages to your care team securely
✅ Request prescription refills
✅ Review visit summaries and medical history
✅ Access your information anytime, anywhere, from your phone or computer

09/12/2026

Whether you have a child in kindergarten or a teenager prepping for sports, getting back to the classroom also means getting up to date on routine immunizations.

What you need to know this fall: https://bit.ly/4gL2lfT

We’re here to help South Side families meet the upcoming compliance deadline with our October 12 school physical events across all Friend Health clinics—ensuring your children don’t miss a single day of learning.

09/09/2026

Many thanks to Chicago Health Magazine and health and wellness writer Cathy Cassata for highlighting our work with Malcolm X College to build a local workforce pipeline—preparing community members for careers in healthcare as demand for CHWs continues to grow. https://bit.ly/4xl9J6P

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Chicago, IL

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+13126826110

Website

https://friendfhc.org/

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