Norma Jean Sanders Free Clinic
Free, Compassionate Health Care
for Chicagoland’s Uninsured
and Underinsured.
1049 E 46TH St 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60653
(773)285-5902
Our Approach
We welcome all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, age, faith, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or geographic location.
Providing compassionate health care services, basic health assessments, health education, spiritual support, direct medical care and referrals to additional resources as needed.
Serving persons free of charge across the Chicagoland area.
Created to meet the Health Care needs of medically uninsured and underinsured people of Kenwood and surrounding neighborhoods.
Founded in 2001, Named After Our First Lady
The Norma Jean Sanders Free Clinic (NJSFC) began as a healthcare ministry of Kenwood United Church of Christ under then Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Leroy Sanders. The name was change in 2006, in honor of the beloved first lady. The founding doctor was Rev. Dr. David Stewart, MD, a board-certified family medicine physician with over thirty years of experience. The founding nurse was Rev. Yoruba Siddiq, RN, LPN, BSN, who was notably called in 1993 as the first African American parish nurse within the United Church of Christ.
Our Services
Compassionate Health Care Services
Basic Health Assessments
Health Education
Direct Medical Care
Referrals
Spiritual Support
“For 25 years, the Norma Jean Sanders Free Clinic has provided quality, completely free medical care – including labs, medications, and exams.
While most of our patients are African American, we proudly serve and educate all underserved and marginalized individuals, regardless of race, culture or background.”
— Renee K. Robinson, President – Board of Directors