Advance Community Health
Advance Community Health is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in North Carolina and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Raleigh, Apex, Cary, Fuquay Varina, and Holly Springs. In 2025 it served 23,539 patients, up 9.3% from 21,538 in 2024. 25.0% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 29.5% across North Carolina health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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23,539Patients served, 2025
25.0%of patients uninsured
38.3%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,412Total accrued cost per patient
Advance Community Health compared with North Carolina and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Advance Community Health | North Carolina health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 22.9% | 21.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 13.4% | 16.9% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 99.0% | 90.1% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 25.0% | 29.5% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 38.3% | 30.6% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 10.8% | 16.1% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 25.8% | 23.8% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,412 | $1,446 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 50.1% | 55.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 28.2% | 49.9% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 45.7% | 59.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 61.7% | 70.9% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 24.2% | 23.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 72.8% | 71.7% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 24.4% | 27.0% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 80.8% | 85.5% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 76.3% | 80.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 21,211 |
| Dental | 4,368 |
| Mental health | 2,533 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23,539 | $1,412 | 25.0% | 38.3% |
| 2024 | 21,538 | $1,583 | 27.1% | 41.4% |
| 2023 | 19,725 | $1,171 | 31.0% | 41.0% |
| 2022 | 18,704 | $1,060 | 32.0% | 41.1% |
| 2021 | 18,349 | $1,116 | 30.8% | 39.8% |
| 2020 | 17,361 | – | 38.1% | 31.9% |
| 2019 | 18,365 | – | 36.4% | 32.8% |
| 2018 | 17,370 | – | 33.4% | 32.9% |
| 2017 | 16,050 | – | 27.0% | 35.1% |
| 2016 | 17,248 | – | 27.1% | 36.0% |
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