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Hammond Northshore Center

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6920 Indianapolis Blvd, Hammond, IN 46324
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At-a-Glance Facts

CostNot confirmed - call to ask
Provider typeCommunity Health Center
HoursMedical - Family Practice, Pediatrics, OB/GYN: Mon, Tues, Th...
Phone(219) 763-8112
PaymentSliding Fee Scale, Private or Commercial Insurance, Medicaid...
Last updatedMay 21, 2024

Cost and Eligibility

Cost Model: Not confirmed

Payment method: Sliding Fee Scale, Private or Commercial Insurance, Medicaid, HIP, Medicare

Contact the clinic directly to confirm current pricing, accepted insurance, eligibility rules, and any documents needed for your visit — payment policies can change and vary by service.

Services

Medical Dental Pediatrics

Services described in the directory record: Family Practice; Behavioral Health; OB/GYN; Pediatrics; Dental; Urgent Care - Saturdays Only; Ultrasound; X-Ray; Free Pregnancy Testing; $20 Flu Shots

Dental services: Treat plaque and fill cavities; Repair or remove damaged teeth; Whitening for teeth; Prescribe antibiotics or other treatments; X-ray teeth, gums and jaw for growth and symptoms; Model and measure dentures and other dental appliances

Hours and Appointments

Medical - Family Practice, Pediatrics, OB/GYN: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8:30am-5:00pm; Wed: 8:30am-7:00pm; Urgent Care - Sat: 8:00am-12:00pm; Dental - Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8:00am-3:00pm; Wed: 10:30am-7:00pm

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Languages and Accessibility

Language access, transportation, and accessibility details are not confirmed in structured fields. Contact the clinic directly before visiting.

About this clinic

NorthShore Health Centers is the top choice for quality, affordable healthcare in the Hammond, IN area. As a non-profit, we can provide care to the underinsured and uninsured patients who need it. We are happy to be able to provide our patients with high-quality obstetrics, pediatrics, gynecology and children’s dentistry among other services. Our location uses a sliding scale that is based on income for patients lacking medical insurance. NorthShore Health Centers makes it a priority to serve everyone, regardless of age, sex, race, religion or ability to pay. The Hammond Center offers both scheduled and walk-in services, and we provide extended hours to better serve our community. Each of our locations employs board certified and licensed practitioners, community in-reach and outreach workers. We strive to recognized as the health center with the highest level of quality and patient care in the community and to ultimately be ranked among to top community health centers in the country.

Directory remarks: Urban Area, Permanent Clinic, Year-Round, Full-Time (open 48 hours per week)

Verification and Listing History

Verification status: Verification needed
Last verified: Not recently verified
Listing last updated: May 21, 2024
Clinic management status: Managed or updated through an account

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Common Questions About Free and Low-Cost Clinics

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Is this clinic actually free?
Often not entirely. "Free clinic" usually means one of three things: a volunteer clinic with no charge, a community health center with a sliding fee scale based on household size and income, or a clinic that charges a small flat visit fee. A sliding scale can still leave a bill. Ask what the lowest tier costs before you book.
What if I have no income at all?
Most sliding-scale programs have a lowest tier for people with no income, and many accept a signed self-declaration when you have no pay stubs to show. Ask for the clinic's discount program by name and ask what proof they take. Being told "bring proof of income" does not mean you are turned away for having none.
What should I bring to a first visit?
Usually a photo ID, something showing your address, proof of income or a self-declaration, your insurance or Medicaid card if you have one, and a written list of your current medications and doses. Call ahead — requirements vary, and arriving without the right paperwork is the most common reason a first visit gets rescheduled.
Do I need insurance, or immigration documents?
Federally funded health centers serve patients regardless of insurance status and do not require proof of citizenship to provide care. Volunteer and charitable clinics set their own rules. If it matters to you, ask before your visit what they require and what they record.
Is dental care included?
Usually not, and this is the single most common disappointment. Dental is frequently a separate program with its own eligibility, its own waiting list, and a narrower service list — extractions and urgent pain may be covered while fillings, crowns, root canals, and dentures are not. Confirm that dental is offered at this specific location before travelling.
Can I get a prescription refilled here?
Most clinics require an appointment before they will refill anything, and a first appointment can be weeks out. If you are close to running out of a medication you cannot safely stop, say so when you call — say the medication name and how many days you have left. Ask your pharmacy at the same time; pharmacists can sometimes authorise a short emergency supply.
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Location

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