patient portal shawnee health

by Lexus Littel 9 min read
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Is Shawnee Health Service a public or private company?

Quality health care Shawnee Health Service is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Shawnee Health Service (SHS) is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)-deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233 (g)- (n).

What is the patient portal and how does it work?

Our Internet-based Patient Portal simplifies communication with your healthcare team and eliminates time-consuming phone calls. Whether you want to schedule an appointment or review your latest test results, the Patient Portal delivers the information you need through a convenient, easy-to-use website.

How do I sign up for patient portal?

Patients and their legal guardians can sign up for Patient Portal in accordance to the Terms and Conditions of the website. Just ask your doctor about enrolling and you are on your way to connecting with your healthcare team. How can you sign up?

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We respect your privacy

If you choose to use the Patient Portal, your name and e‐mail address will be treated with the same care and privacy given to your medical records.

Who can sign up?

Patients and their legal guardians can sign up for Patient Portal in accordance to the Terms and Conditions of the website. Just ask your doctor about enrolling and you are on your way to connecting with your healthcare team.

How can you sign up?

You can sign up for the Patient Portal by providing your name and email address to the front desk representatives. You will be instructed to create your own private password.

Important Information for Parents

Shawnee Health Care has a legal responsibility to protect the privacy of a minor (age 12-17) who requests certain services. Illinois law allows a minor to confidentially seek care for services such as: birth control, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV testing, substance abuse, and mental health services.

Contact us for support

For questions about the Patient Portal, call (618) 519-9200 or speak with a staff member at the front desk of any of our health centers.

Your Health Home

Welcome to Shawnee Health Care. We are pleased you have chosen us to be your partner in health care, and are confident that, working together, we can be the right health home for you.

Refills and Prescriptions

To request a prescription refill, please contact your pharmacy directly. If you don’t have any refills remaining, the pharmacy will send a request for a new prescription to your Shawnee Health Care provider.

Referrals

Shawnee Health Service is your first stop for health check-ups and wellness advice. Regular visits with your primary care doctor, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant can help you stay healthy. When you need the attention of a specialist, we will help with referrals to qualified local and regional medical and allied health professionals.

Appointments

Appointments are preferred though walk-in appointments are available on a limited basis.

Payment and Insurance

Shawnee Health Care is committed to providing quality health care for our patients at the lowest possible cost and ensuring affordable medical and dental services are available to everyone in the community.

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