Alexander County Clinic
Urgent Care • Cairo, IL • Since 1979
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Southern Seven Health Department is a Illinois-based government public health agency serving the seven southern counties, including Alexander County and Cairo areas. Key points: - Services: preventative health care, family services, and Head Start/early child development programs. - Coverage: central office in Ullin, with public health clinics and Head Start centers across the seven counties. - Status: founded 1979; employs about 9 staff. - Contact: main phone line (618) 634-2297; website southern7.org. If you’re looking for Alexander County or Cairo-specific health programs, the department can direct you to the closest clinic or Head Start center in the seven-county service area.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Not published.
Walk-ins welcome, Cash, Credit/debit cards, Medi-Cal/Medicaid? (Not specified)
Languages Spoken
Not published.
FAQs
Why should I schedule an appointment at Alexander County Clinic?
Earlier & later appointments are available upon request
Photos
Photos published by Alexander County Clinic showing the urgent care practice in Cairo, IL.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: No public ratings or reviews available on major platforms (0)
Patients praise
- Positive employee feedback regarding benefits and work-life balance
- Active efforts to assess community health needs through surveys and coalition planning
Common complaints
- Significant controversy and legal action regarding the closure of the Cairo Head Start facility, including allegations of racial discrimination and lack of communication from the department
- Concerns regarding the structural safety of facilities managed by the department
"Great benefits, wonderful hours. The benefits were awesome and work like balance was great. Most people were friendly and kind."
- Indeed employee review"In the lawsuit, parents and staff said Southern Seven ignored work orders as a form of racial discrimination."
- WPSD Local 6 News reportSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Southern 7 Health Department restores family planning services | News | paducahsun.com - Mar 18, 2026
- Southern 7 Health Department collects more than 3,200 diapers during annual “Bundles of Joy” Drive - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News | Paducah News - Oct 7, 2025
- Southern 7 Health Department hosts diaper drives amid growing insecurity | <span class="tnt-section-tag no-link">Health</span> | WPSD Local 6 - Aug 20, 2025
- Southern 7 Health Department to host diaper drives across Illinois - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News | Paducah News - Aug 14, 2025
- Southern 7 Health Department hosts drive-thru flu shot clinics | <span class="tnt-section-tag no-link">News</span> | WPSD Local 6 - Oct 7, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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