Community Health & Emergency Services, Inc.
Federally Qualified Health Center • Cairo, IL • Since 1981
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Community Health & Emergency Services, Inc. (CHESI) is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center providing comprehensive primary medical, dental, behavioral, ancillary, and specialty services across 9 primary care access points in 7 Southern Illinois counties. Headquartered in Carbondale, IL (established 1981), CHESI operates 15 offices nationwide? (Note: listing shows 15 US offices with Cairo, Carbondale, Tamms among them) and offers telemedicine options for appointments. The organization focuses on accessible, broad-spectrum care for individuals and families in southern Illinois and employs around 13 staff (with recent growth) and reported annual revenue of about $25 million. For more details on physician opportunities, visit chesi.org or check their LinkedIn for current postings.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- BeautiHost (aggregate of reviews): Mixed reviews (some 1/5 stars, some 4/5 stars) (15 reviews cited on one platform)
Patients praise
- Patients have praised some doctors and physician assistants for being attentive, professional, and thorough in answering questions
- Accessibility for patients needing services in the region
Common complaints
- Administrative and billing issues, such as difficulties with FSA/HSA payment processing
- Complaints regarding insurance claim filing and communication challenges with the patient portal
- Long wait times and concerns about medical staff availability
"Doctors were very nice. They answered all of my questions. Very much attentive to their patients. Good quality medical care. Very pleased with the professionalism of all the staff."
- BeautiHost review"Terrible place to go the state needs to step in and shut them down never get to see a doctor takes hrs even with insurance they have horrible reviews and the hospital too I will never go here again nobody should"
- BeautiHost reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Community Health & Emergency Services, Inc. (CHESI) Initiates Enhanced Clinic Health & Safety Protocol through SMART Air Management, Setting Leading Example for FQHCs - May 5, 2026
- BCHC Announces Addition of Four New Providers - Berks Community Health Center - Jan 19, 2026
- Dr. Wissam F. Derian, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Carthage, IL - May 14, 2026
- Rural Health welcomes new doctors | News | metropolisplanet.com - Feb 26, 2026
- Peoples Community Health Clinic to open this April in former MercyOne building | News, Sports, Jobs - North Tama Telegraph - Jan 30, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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