Asher Community Health Center
Asher Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Oregon and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Fossil, Mitchell, and Spray. In 2025 it served 1,778 patients, up 14.6% from 1,551 in 2024. 7.0% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 8.3% across Oregon health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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1,778Patients served, 2025
7.0%of patients uninsured
35.6%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,813Total accrued cost per patient
$327Cost per visit
Asher Community Health Center compared with Oregon and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Asher Community Health Center | Oregon health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 4.1% | 23.6% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 35.6% | 15.1% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 39.0% | 87.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 7.0% | 8.3% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 35.6% | 61.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 29.9% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 27.5% | 15.7% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,813 | $3,023 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $327 | $762 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 33.5% | 58.4% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 26.2% | 46.4% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 48.9% | 56.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 68.1% | 68.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 32.1% | 22.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 80.0% | 73.3% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 91.0% | 82.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 68.8% | 75.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 1,650 |
| Dental | 490 |
| Mental health | 41 |
| Total clinic visits | 9,846 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,778 | $1,813 | 7.0% | 35.6% |
| 2024 | 1,551 | $1,748 | 10.2% | 33.1% |
| 2023 | 1,052 | $2,748 | 11.0% | 32.0% |
| 2022 | 1,009 | $2,306 | 11.9% | 27.8% |
| 2021 | 980 | $2,203 | 9.4% | 32.6% |
| 2020 | 891 | – | 10.0% | 30.4% |
| 2019 | 1,079 | – | 13.5% | 32.5% |
| 2018 | 1,024 | $1,881 | 13.6% | 33.1% |
| 2017 | 1,074 | $1,452 | 15.4% | 32.7% |
| 2016 | 1,020 | $1,522 | – | 32.5% |
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