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What to do now, plus a note you can show any doctor.
Help in every season.
Winter
Cold and flu
- Flu & covid
- Slips on ice
- Sore back from shoveling
- Dry skin
Spring
Allergy season
- Itchy eyes
- Sneezing
- Asthma acting up
- Sore muscles
Summer
Heat and humidity
- Heat exhaustion
- Sunburn
- Bug bites
- Ear pain after swimming
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Tummy trouble
Aches & injuries
Skin & eyes
Everyday health
Mind & sleep
From Rogers Park to Hyde Park.
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Symptoms in Chicago.
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New symptoms, medicines, and “is this normal?” questions. Free, any hour.
Urgent care
When you need to be seen today, like for stitches, a sprain, or a strep test.
911 or the ER
Chest pain, trouble breathing, signs of a stroke, or severe bleeding. In a mental health crisis, call or text 988.
Low-cost care in Chicago.
Text us first, then use local options if you need to be seen in person.
Cook County Health CareLink
A free program that helps Cook County residents cover the cost of care at any Cook County Health facility, including primary care, specialty visits, labs and emergency services. CareLink details
No one turned away for cost
Cook County Health says it will not deny services to any patient based on ability to pay. Billing and insurance
988 or 911
Call or text 988 any hour for free, confidential mental health and substance use support. Emergency: call 911.
Pymander is a medical AI, not a licensed doctor. It can’t book you into these programs, but it can help you work out how urgent something is. Program details come from the official sites linked above and can change, so check them before you go.
Chicago questions
Is there a free online doctor in Chicago?
Yes. Text (689) 528-6964 any time to chat with our AI doctor for free. No app, account, or insurance needed.
Can I text a doctor at night in Chicago?
Yes. Pymander answers any hour, including nights and weekends.
Can college students in Chicago use Pymander?
Yes. It’s free for anyone 18 or older.
Is Pymander a real doctor?
No. Pymander is a medical AI system, not a licensed doctor. It helps you understand what’s going on and tells you when to see a person.
Is there free or low-cost care in Chicago if I don’t have insurance?
Pymander is a free AI doctor by text and needs no insurance. For in-person care, Cook County Health’s CareLink program helps eligible Cook County residents cover the cost of care at Cook County Health facilities.
Where should I go in Chicago if it might be an emergency?
Call 911 or go to the nearest ER for chest pain, trouble breathing, signs of a stroke, or severe bleeding. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988.