Whole Family Health Medical Clinic

Whole Family Health charges a low-cost monthly membership fee with no co-pays and no deductibles. New members pay a $50 enrollment fee plus their first month of membership upfront. If you cancel and later rejoin, the practice charges a $200 re-enrollment fee. The practice lists all prices transparently with no hidden fees.

Members receive full access to primary care visits with no co-pays or deductibles. Wellness visits cost nothing. Members also receive access to labs and diagnostics at discounted wholesale prices, which run 50 to 90 percent less than insurance-based rates. Lactation consultations are free for members. Dr. Scherer stays available to members 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The practice schedules appointments based on the complexity of your needs. Most visits run between 20 and 60 minutes, with a typical appointment lasting around 40 minutes. That time allows Dr. Scherer to address more than just immediate concerns. She also discusses prevention, lifestyle, and long-term health goals during visits.

The practice does not contract with any private insurance companies or Medicare. Whole Family Health does not accept Medicaid. Medicare patients may join by signing a Private Contract, but the practice cannot bill Medicare for its charges. The practice recommends that members carry a high-deductible health insurance plan or a medical cost-sharing plan alongside their membership.

Yes. The practice offers virtual visits by phone, webcam, and email as a supplement to in-person care. Virtual visits work well for managing chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension. Issues that require a physical exam, such as ear infections or new pain, need an in-person appointment. Dr. Scherer holds an Illinois medical license and sees patients who can visit the clinic in person.

Yes, Dr. Scherer makes home visits when necessary. Home visits require prior approval. She also conducts lactation consultations at the patient's home for both members and non-members.

CHIP is an 18-session lifestyle medicine program from the Lifestyle Medicine Institute. It covers healthy food choices, daily exercise, stress management, and goal setting. The program helps participants prevent, manage, and reverse chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. The program costs $615, with special pricing available for couples and families. Dr. Scherer and her husband Mark facilitate the program together.

Yes. Dr. Scherer is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and has supported mothers and babies since 2014. She helps with nipple pain, low milk supply, poor infant weight gain, pumping questions, and prenatal consultations. Lactation visits are free for members. Non-members pay $125 per visit. She sees patients in the office or at home.

Yes. The practice provides care for patients of all ages, including children. Dr. Scherer handles yearly physicals, acute care, and chronic disease management for pediatric patients. The practice does not currently administer childhood vaccinations, but Dr. Scherer refers families to the local health department for routine immunizations.

No. Your existing insurance continues to work as usual at other providers, hospitals, and pharmacies. PPO-style plans pair well with a Whole Family Health membership. HMO-style plans may not pair as easily since they often require an in-network primary care designation. The practice recommends maintaining health insurance coverage for unexpected or expensive medical events.