ABOUT US
Provident Hospital of Cook County, (PHCC), is a public, community hospital. Its mission continues to be provision of comprehensive health care to all Cook County residents.
Provident Hospital was established on January 22, 1891 by Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, as the nation’s first African-American owned hospital. Dr. Williams would later be noted for doing the nation’s first open heart surgery. Its doors closed in the 1980’s.
Recognizing the importance of providing quality health care to Chicago’s South Side, the Cook County Government purchased the facility in 1990. Provident Medical Center opened to address the need for better access to health care for all residents of Cook County. Located at 500 East 51st Street, Provident Hospital is in a unique position to serve its culturally diverse community. All are provided quality medical care regardless of the ability to pay.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Provident Hospital of Cook County HIV Program provides exemplary multidisciplinary services to improve the quality of life of individuals living with HIV regardless of their race, ethnicity, sex, disability, sexual orientation or ability to pay.
Multidisciplinary services are achieved through:
• Linking medical, case management, behaviorial health and dental care.
• Providing education and prevention services.
• Establishing collaborative partnerships with community and faith-based organizations.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Appointments: 312-572-2734 or 2736
Main Program Phone Number: 312-572-2724
Main Hospital Phone Number: 312-572-2000
Administrative Director: 312-572-5994
Physician Assistants: 312-572-2647 or 2743
Case Manager Supervisor: 312-572-2610
Mental Health Provider: 312-572-1106
Nurses Office: 312-572-2734 or 2736
Health Educator/HIV Testing: 312-572-2730
Substance Abuse Counselor: 312-572-2369
Outpatient Pharmacy: 312-572-2960 or 2964
Administrative Assistant: 312-572-2416
Data Manager: 312-572-2785
Fax: 312-572-2799
Vital Bridges (Main office): 773-665-1000
Aids Legal Council of Chicago: 312-427-8990
Illinois Eye Institute: 877-949-EYES (3937)
Pharmacare Pharmacy: 800-238-7828