Betty Jean Kerr - People's Health Centers
Betty Jean Kerr - People's Health Centers is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Missouri and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Saint Louis and Florissant. In 2025 it served 25,159 patients, up 1.4% from 24,816 in 2024. 19.6% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 15.5% across Missouri health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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25,159Patients served, 2025
19.6%of patients uninsured
54.2%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,991Total accrued cost per patient
Betty Jean Kerr - People's Health Centers compared with Missouri and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Betty Jean Kerr - People's Health Centers | Missouri health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 40.0% | 32.6% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 7.6% | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 99.3% | 90.3% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 19.6% | 15.5% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 54.2% | 51.9% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 4.2% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 22.0% | 23.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,991 | $1,629 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 49.1% | 46.3% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 25.8% | 34.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 42.8% | 42.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 64.4% | 69.2% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 35.2% | 29.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 80.1% | 81.3% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 80.3% | 83.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 78.2% | 78.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 15,590 |
| Dental | 8,868 |
| Mental health | 3,767 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25,159 | $1,991 | 19.6% | 54.2% |
| 2024 | 24,816 | $1,168 | 17.3% | 59.2% |
| 2023 | 23,458 | $1,149 | 10.9% | 67.3% |
| 2022 | 24,987 | $1,170 | 14.5% | 61.4% |
| 2021 | 25,369 | $913 | 22.2% | 56.2% |
| 2020 | 23,722 | – | 23.6% | 56.1% |
| 2019 | 33,886 | $709 | 23.0% | 56.4% |
| 2018 | 33,679 | – | 20.4% | 60.0% |
| 2017 | 36,018 | – | 20.3% | 60.6% |
| 2016 | 40,092 | – | 20.5% | 62.8% |
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