Heartland Health Services – University

Heartland Health Services - University is a Medical Center in Peoria, IL. As a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center founded on December 10, 1991, it provides primary care, women’s health, pediatrics, mental health, addiction recovery, specialty services, discount prescriptions, and after-hours care. The organization serves low-income adults and children, minority populations, individuals without adequate insurance, those facing medical hardship, and people experiencing homelessness across Peoria and the tri-county region. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with walk-ins welcome. The clinic holds a rating of 2.80 based on 22 reviews.

The facility operates with a dedicated team of clinicians including physicians in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatric medicine, and obstetrics, alongside nurse practitioners, physician assistants, podiatrists, and licensed clinical social workers. Specific roles include an Interim Chief Medical Officer, Director of Obstetrics, Director of Behavioral Health, and various psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners. The clinic was designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center on February 1, 2004, following its initial founding where volunteers and donated supplies supported the first clinic. It is recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance and received the 2024 Health Center Quality Leader Silver Badge from the Health Resources and Services Administration, an honor held by only the top 20% of the 1,500 FQHCs and look-alikes in the country. Heartland Health Services is also a Gold Level Advocacy Center of Excellence, a designation awarded by the National Association of Community Health Centers.

The location sits at 2214 N University St, about a tenth of a mile from North University Street and a fifth of a mile from North Gale Avenue. It is located about three-tenths of a mile from Quest Charter Academy and half a mile from Shea Stadium. The Sunset Hills neighborhood and the Dry Run creek are also within half a mile of the clinic.

As a top-performing health clinic in the country, Heartland Health Services - University stands out in Peoria for its specific focus on removing barriers to healthcare for underserved populations. Its recognition as a top 20% health clinic and its role as a Gold Level Advocacy Center of Excellence underscore its standing in the local medical community.

Services:

• Pediatrics
• Primary Care
• Specialty Services
• Telehealth Care
• Women's Health