SIHF Healthcare - Salem

SIHF Healthcare - Salem is a branch of SIHF Healthcare, a private non-profit organization dedicated to providing affordable, accessible, and integrated healthcare services across multiple communities in Central and Southwestern Illinois. Located at 1275 Hawthorn Rd, Salem, IL 62881, the Salem facility offers a wide range of primary care and specialized services. The clinic's mission is to welcome individuals and families regardless of income or situation, breaking down barriers to quality care. Services provided at SIHF Healthcare - Salem include adult and family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, behavioral health, and dental care (specifically for children). A significant focus of the Salem location is on substance use treatment, offering outpatient programs for disorders, including opioid detox. These programs incorporate various therapies such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, relapse prevention, and individual, family, and couples counseling. The facility also utilizes medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction, including buprenorphine and naltrexone, and holds SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment programs. SIHF Healthcare emphasizes a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) approach, ensuring a dedicated, ongoing relationship between patients and their primary care providers. They accept most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, and offer a sliding fee scale program called SmartPay to reduce out-of-pocket costs for uninsured or underinsured patients. They also assist with health insurance navigation. The organization has a history of expanding access to care, with the Salem location being established as part of rural expansions in coordination with regional healthcare providers. Reviews suggest a positive work environment for employees in some departments and a commitment to patient-focused staffing, although some administrative and support areas may face challenges.