Berks Community Health Center
Berks Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Pennsylvania and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Reading. In 2025 it served 19,174 patients, down 5.7% from 20,324 in 2024. 15.7% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 16.2% across Pennsylvania health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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19,174Patients served, 2025
15.7%of patients uninsured
43.9%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,127Total accrued cost per patient
$300Cost per visit
Berks Community Health Center compared with Pennsylvania and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Berks Community Health Center | Pennsylvania health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 28.2% | 26.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 14.1% | 15.2% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 98.0% | 89.4% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 15.7% | 16.2% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 43.9% | 42.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 13.7% | 14.9% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 25.3% | 26.1% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,127 | $1,382 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $300 | $415 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 72.1% | 49.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 55.5% | 43.5% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 72.4% | 55.7% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 74.0% | 71.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 24.9% | 27.5% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 94.9% | 74.5% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 36.9% | 30.3% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 89.9% | 78.8% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 85.6% | 80.7% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 17,504 |
| Dental | 2,142 |
| Mental health | 1,105 |
| Total clinic visits | 71,959 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19,174 | $1,127 | 15.7% | 43.9% |
| 2024 | 20,324 | $1,090 | 18.5% | 46.2% |
| 2023 | 19,265 | $1,146 | 19.2% | 52.1% |
| 2022 | 17,470 | $1,177 | 13.6% | 55.3% |
| 2021 | 16,694 | $1,224 | 13.7% | 55.8% |
| 2020 | 13,385 | – | 13.2% | 53.5% |
| 2019 | 13,253 | – | 17.5% | 49.3% |
| 2018 | 11,658 | – | 16.9% | 52.6% |
| 2017 | 10,990 | – | 15.6% | 55.9% |
| 2016 | 10,307 | $799 | 11.3% | 58.5% |
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