Lawndale Christian Health Center

Lawndale Christian Health Center Lawndale Christian Health Center (LCHC) is a community-based nonprofit clinic founded in 1984
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Mission and Values:
The mission of Lawndale Christian Health Center is to show and share the love of Jesus by promoting wellness and providing quality, affordable healthcare for Lawndale and the neighboring communities. Our organizational values are an extension of the Christian Community Development philosophy, embodied by the “3 R’s”: Relocation, Reconciliation, and Redistribution. Relocation is a focus on ‘living among’ in order to clearly understand the issues that face a community. Reconciliation is the value at the heart of the Christian Gospel, and includes both a reconciled relationship with God and with each other. Redistribution happens when resources are fairly and justly distributed among a community facing injustice. Our Focus:

ACCESS TO CARE
Lawndale Christian Health Center is working to improve the health and wellbeing of the patients who have chosen us as their medical home, as well as the health of the communities around us. We provide high quality services that are accessible and affordable regardless of a patient’s insurance status. OVERALL WELLBEING
Our approach to health incorporates more than just medical care. We believe that emotional, spiritual, and mental health are of equal importance, which is why you’ll find us continuing to expand services like behavioral health, treatment for opioid use disorder, and weekday programming for seniors. In addition, we operate a fitness center, café, event venues, and urban farm that allow us to invite the whole community into our mission – whether they seek medical care with us or not. FAITH
All of this is built on a foundation of faith – our values and mission are shaped by the love of Jesus Christ. Our identity is summarized by our slogan, “Loving God, loving people.”

How We Work
Lawndale Christian Health Center is modeled as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) to deliver the best possible care to our patients. This model is characterized by 5 attributes:

Comprehensive Care – patients are assigned to a care team that works together to meet the vast majority of each patient’s needs, including mental health supports, prevention, chronic disease management, and acute care. Patient-Centered – our patients are viewed as the center of their care team. We want each patient to manage and organize their own care at the level they choose. As partners in care, providers and patients can build strong, trusting relationships. Coordinated Care – LCHC assists patients by coordinating care they may need outside of the clinic, such as hospital services, social supports, specialty care, and more. Accessible Services – patients have phone access to a provider around the clock, other direct communication methods, access to urgent care, and access to extended clinic hours. Quality and Safety – LCHC is committed to providing high quality services by using evidence-based medicine, practicing population health management, using performance measures, responding to patient feedback, and collecting a large volume of quality and safety data.

02/27/2026
A new program involving Lawndale Christian Health Center is expanding access to heart care for individuals returning to ...
02/25/2026

A new program involving Lawndale Christian Health Center is expanding access to heart care for individuals returning to the community after incarceration. By supporting patients before and after release, this program helps address long-term cardiovascular health and uninterrupted care. Learn more about how this program is making an impact by clicking the link.

Every year, more than 20,000 people leave Illinois prisons, many facing challenges that extend far beyond finding stable housing and employment.

Join us as we celebrate the impact of the 340B program and how it helps save lives and support healthier communities. Th...
02/24/2026

Join us as we celebrate the impact of the 340B program and how it helps save lives and support healthier communities. This event will take place on March 1st, 2026, at 3:00pm. at Chicago State University, Chicago. Community members, health care providers, and leaders from across Illinois will come together to share real stories of patients served and lives changed through 340B.

We hope you’ll join us to learn more and stand with us during this important time for community health.

High blood pressure is a silent threat, impacting nearly 50% of adults in the U.S. without them even knowing. Left unche...
02/24/2026

High blood pressure is a silent threat, impacting nearly 50% of adults in the U.S. without them even knowing. Left unchecked, it can lead to serious health issues like heart disease and stroke.

Schedule an appointment today for a check-up.
https://lawndale.org/contact-your-care-team

Join us for our February Lunch & Learn on Heart Health with Dawn on February 17th at 12:30pm at the Green Tomato Café. W...
02/17/2026

Join us for our February Lunch & Learn on Heart Health with Dawn on February 17th at 12:30pm at the Green Tomato Café. We’ll talk about simple habits you can start today to support a healthier heart for tomorrow. Attendees will receive a blood pressure cuff, pedometer, and light snacks while supplies last.

RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/PUmPLZm14V

February is Heart Health Month! Here are seven ways to support a healthier heart, including managing blood pressure and ...
02/16/2026

February is Heart Health Month! Here are seven ways to support a healthier heart, including managing blood pressure and cholesterol, staying active, and eating well. Small, consistent changes can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease.

At LCHC, we offer health screenings—schedule your appointment today and take the next step toward better heart health!
https://lawndale.org/mylawndalehealth

We’re hiring! Join us for our Pharmacy Technician Hiring Event on Tuesday, February 17th from 11:30am – 2:30pm at the Sk...
02/12/2026

We’re hiring! Join us for our Pharmacy Technician Hiring Event on Tuesday, February 17th from 11:30am – 2:30pm at the Skyline Room (3750 W Ogden Ave., 4th Floor). Bring your resume and come dressed in business casual attire. We look forward to meeting you!

Apply to Pharmacy Technician position here: https://lawndale.org/employment

Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Black communities continue to be disproportionately affected by HIV. How...
02/07/2026

Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Black communities continue to be disproportionately affected by HIV. However, education, testing, and treatment can save lives. When detected early, HIV is treatable, and people living with HIV can lead long, healthy lives.

At LCHC, we are dedicated to breaking the stigma, raising awareness, and providing compassionate, confidential testing and care.
For more information about our HIV/AIDS services or testing, please call the HIV/AIDS Program at 872-588-3332.

Our CEO, Dr. James L Brooks, and Dr. Wayne Detmer are featured in this Crain's Chicago Business article on the 340B Drug...
02/04/2026

Our CEO, Dr. James L Brooks, and Dr. Wayne Detmer are featured in this Crain's Chicago Business article on the 340B Drug Discount Program. While 340B funds come under pressure, health centers and safety-net hospitals are coming together to express the impact it has in our communities.

"'The savings from 340B was a major reason that Lawndale Christian was able to buy the former Walgreens site and make plans to bring a pharmacy back to North Lawndale, an extreme drug store desert,' James Brooks, CEO of Lawndale Christian Health Center, said in an interview with Crain's. 'Whatever savings we receive from the program, the truth is it goes right back into the community,' Brooks said. 'Health care begins with primary care and that's preventative care, and through 340B, we're allowed to provide that care for everyone.'"

Read more:

Community leaders say the 340B Drug Pricing Program is a success story for drug store deserts.

Address

3860 W Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL
60623

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 11pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 9pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+18725883000

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