Eagle View Community Health System-Stronghurst

Eagle View Community Health System-Stronghurst is a dedicated healthcare facility located at 101 S Division St, Stronghurst, IL 61480. It operates as a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC), a federal designation for non-profit or public healthcare organizations committed to serving uninsured or medically underserved populations. This means they provide essential medical, dental, and behavioral health services to all persons, irrespective of their ability to pay, with charges based on a board-approved sliding-fee scale tailored to family and income size. The Stronghurst clinic, which opened in 2000, is one of several locations under the Eagle View Community Health System umbrella, with other clinics in Oquawka and Monmouth, Illinois. The system aims to ensure access to quality and affordable healthcare for residents in Henderson, McDonough, Des Moines, Warren, and Mercer counties. At the Stronghurst location, patients can access a broad range of services. Medical services include primary care for adults and children, annual wellness visits, women's health services, and COVID-19 testing and vaccinations. Their dental services encompass comprehensive care for both adults and children in a comfortable setting. Additionally, the Stronghurst clinic offers substance use care. While their Oquawka clinic offers a wider array of behavioral health services, the Stronghurst location focuses on substance use treatment, including brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and SUD counseling. They also provide counseling for individuals and couples and offer support for opioid addictions, including the use of medications like buprenorphine. Recovery support services, such as housing assistance and discharge planning, are also available. Eagle View Community Health System is governed by a consumer Board of Directors, as required for FQHCs, ensuring that the community's needs are represented in their operations. They are members of both the Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA) and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), highlighting their commitment to advancing community health.