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Community Health Center

Hamdard Center for Health and Human Services provides personalized, culturally sensitive healthcare and supportive services to the diverse communities across Chicagoland.
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What is a Community Health Center?

CHCs are non-profit clinics located in medically underserved areas throughout the United States. They share a mission of making comprehensive primary and behavioral care accessible to anyone regardless of ability to pay.
This health center receives HHS funding and has Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.

Our Mission

To promote the physical and emotional health and psychological well-being of individuals and families by offering hope, help, and healing.

Our Philosophy

To meet the needs of the diverse local communities through its comprehensive service model by providing culturally-sensitive and linguistically-appropriate services to families.

Our Values

Increase healthcare access, Engage the local community, Develop compassionate leaders, Practice frugality.

History

Hamdard began as a proactive response by co-founders, Dr. Mohammad Hamid and the late Dr. Farzana Hamid, in 1992 addressing the critical mental health needs of the South Asian and Middle Eastern communities. It continues to this day to meet the needs of the diverse local communities through its comprehensive service model by providing culturally-sensitive and linguistically-appropriate services to families.

Hamdard is a healthcare and supportive service provider rooted in Chicagoland’s diverse communities. We believe patients receive the best care when their providers understand their cultural background and experiences. That’s why our staff speaks up to 10 languages spoken by patients and has a deep appreciation for their diverse backgrounds. Community-focused care is provided in a warm setting, allowing patients to feel comfortable and empowered to improve their health. Our supportive programs offer an empathetic approach to community members facing a variety of challenges, from a domestic violence crisis to obstacles related to aging.

Years Active in community

Year we started

Year we were Awarded FQHC status

Meet Our Team

One of the fundamental elements of a Community Health Center such as Hamdard Center is that it is governed by a community board, composed of a majority (51% or more) of health center patients who represent the population served. Our board gives guidance and direction outlined by our mission. We are grateful for our dedicated board who share our commitment to keeping our patients first and foremost in every decision Hamdard Center makes.

Executive Members: Adnaan Hamid, M.D- President

Board Members: Nauman Shaikh, Khalid Mahmud, Nasir Arayan, Raiesa Samad, Maria Martinez, Asma Hussain, Aisha Mirza, Millie Adan, Yessenia Cornejo, Aaron Bondi, Syed Hameed Zafar

Leadership

Kiran Siddiqui, M.Ed, LPC

Chief Executive Officer (Acting)

Kiran Siddiqui is the current Chief Operating Officer for Hamdard, and has been with the organization since 2009. She has 17 years’ experience of working in the mental health field and over a decade of management experience.

Irma Esposito, M.D.

Medical Director

 

Dr. Esposito has served as the Medical Director for Hamdard since January 2020.  She joined Hamdard in September of 2019 serving as a Family Medicine Physician at Hamdard’s Addison Location.

Lance Wicks, MBA

Chief Financial Officer

Sean Burke

Director of Quality and Clinical Operations, Contact: sburke@hamdardcenter.org

Phillip Hallinger

Behavioral Health Manager, Contact: phallinger@hamdardcenter.org

Kelly Albrecht

Manager of Quality and Risk, Contact: kalbrecht@hamdardcenter.org

Brandon Pettigrew

Director of Strategy and Development, Contact: bpettigrew@hamdardcenter.org

Shawn Bailey

Human Resources Manager, Contact: sbailey@hamdardcenter.org

Partners

Hamdard Center for Health and Human Services is proud to partner with several community organizations and donors to provide our comprehensive services.

Annual Reports & Data

Hamdard Center for Health and Human Services is dedicated to using your donations and our resources wisely in our mission to meet the health needs of the local communities. We invite you to learn more about our plans and accomplishments through our annual reports. You can also view our IRS Form 990 and annual audit reports here.

2016 Reports

2017 Reports

Annual Reports & Financials

Hamdard Center for Health and Human Services is dedicated to using your donations and our resources wisely in our mission to meet the health needs of the local communities. We invite you to learn more about our plans and accomplishments through our annual reports. You can also view our IRS Form 990 and annual audit reports here.