SIHF Healthcare
School-Based Health Clinics • East Saint Louis, IL • Since 1985
About
SIHF Healthcare in East Saint Louis - What it is: A nonprofit health care provider operating within SIHF Healthcare, with services across primary care and specialty areas. - Network presence: Part of SIHF Healthcare, with locations in the United States (4 offices). East Saint Louis area is associated with SIHF’s Sauget, Illinois headquarters and services footprint in the region. - Services likely relevant to East St. Louis area: family medicine, pediatric care, behavioral health, dental care, OB/GYN, cardiology, ENT, HIV services, maternal/infant programs, and community health initiatives (e.g., Healthy Start, Lifelong health programs). Louis as part of its service region. If you’re looking for specific East St.
Clinic Type
School-Based Health Clinics
Address
East St. Louis Senior High School, 4901 State Street, East St. Louis, IL 62205
Phone
618-482-4562
Managerbpatrick@sihf.org
Opening Hours
Monday & Wednesday 8:30am–4:00pm; Friday 1:00pm–4:00pm
Emergency Care
Not specified
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
SMARTPay (financial assistance), insurance accepted
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What is the PCMH model?
SIHF Healthcare is your Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
Consent Forms
Electronic Consent Form English Electronic Consent Form Spanish
School Consent Form English School Consent Form Spanish
(information listed under Consent Forms)
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- HelpConnectUsa / IVList: 4.7/5 (~353-356 reviews (8th Street location))
- BestProsInTown: Not explicitly provided numerically, but highly praised (64 reviews (State Street location))
Patients praise
- knowledgeable, thorough, and compassionate doctors
- attentive listening and good bedside manner
- helpful and friendly staff
- effective communication of health concerns
- gentle and skilled lab personnel
Common complaints
- billing and payment procedure frustrations
- lack of flexibility regarding co-pay requirements for immediate care
"Dr. Albarcha has amazing bed side manner. He actually listens and responds to what is best for me, his patient. I am grateful to have him as my PCP. Thank you!"
— LocalityBiz user review"He listened to my issues and worked fast to help the problem, the staff is very nice n patient n helpful. The lab people r gentle, great at what they do."
— LocalityBiz user review for 8th Street locationSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- SIHF plans new hospital to replace Touchette in Cahokia Heights | Belleville News-Democrat — Feb 25, 2026
- SIHF Healthcare proposes $231 million replacement of Cahokia Heights’ Touchette Regional Hospital | Health News Illinois — Mar 16, 2026
- SIHF Healthcare Breaks Ground on Phase 2 of Vivian’s Village in Cahokia Heights, Advancing Its Vision for Healthier Communities | RiverBender.com — Nov 11, 2025
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