Athens Neighborhood Health Center
Athens Neighborhood Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Georgia and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Athens. In 2025 it served 7,967 patients, down 5.2% from 8,407 in 2024. 25.5% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 24.8% across Georgia health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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7,967Patients served, 2025
25.5%of patients uninsured
35.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,459Total accrued cost per patient
Athens Neighborhood Health Center compared with Georgia and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Athens Neighborhood Health Center | Georgia health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 41.8% | 27.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 9.4% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 94.2% | 91.1% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 25.5% | 24.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 35.4% | 24.9% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 10.8% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 28.3% | 36.6% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,459 | $1,022 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 53.3% | 44.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 47.3% | 34.3% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 74.9% | 47.0% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 76.5% | 64.0% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 16.6% | 28.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 91.4% | 82.6% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 91.3% | 65.3% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 27.3% | 16.3% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 89.9% | 84.7% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 87.9% | 77.2% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 7,640 |
| Dental | 921 |
| Mental health | 223 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7,967 | $1,459 | 25.5% | 35.4% |
| 2024 | 8,407 | $1,197 | 24.3% | 35.2% |
| 2023 | 8,007 | $1,058 | 23.8% | 38.5% |
| 2022 | 7,684 | $964 | 24.0% | 40.6% |
| 2021 | 7,013 | $897 | 24.0% | 40.8% |
| 2020 | 6,221 | – | 25.8% | 39.4% |
| 2019 | 6,767 | – | 26.1% | 38.8% |
| 2018 | 7,299 | – | 28.8% | 40.2% |
| 2017 | 6,988 | – | 28.3% | 38.8% |
| 2016 | 6,334 | – | 35.1% | 38.5% |
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