Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University
Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Illinois and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Springfield, Quincy, Carbondale, Decatur, and Jacksonville. In 2025 it served 54,431 patients, up 7.9% from 50,426 in 2024. 5.9% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 18.6% across Illinois health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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54,431Patients served, 2025
5.9%of patients uninsured
39.5%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,098Total accrued cost per patient
$298Cost per visit
Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University compared with Illinois and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University | Illinois health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 21.8% | 31.9% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 19.8% | 8.9% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 63.7% | 92.5% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 5.9% | 18.6% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 39.5% | 53.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 23.1% | 7.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 31.4% | 20.3% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,098 | $1,244 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $298 | $394 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 58.0% | 64.8% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 59.0% | 47.2% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 59.3% | 54.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 62.7% | 67.3% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 26.3% | 28.5% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 79.6% | 82.8% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 85.2% | 88.1% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 78.8% | 82.9% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 47,482 |
| Dental | 6,509 |
| Mental health | 5,039 |
| Total clinic visits | 200,615 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54,431 | $1,098 | 5.9% | 39.5% |
| 2024 | 50,426 | $1,155 | 5.1% | 41.3% |
| 2023 | 47,471 | $1,173 | 4.4% | 43.9% |
| 2022 | 48,682 | $938 | 3.9% | 48.0% |
| 2021 | 46,728 | $869 | 5.9% | 43.9% |
| 2020 | 38,442 | – | 6.9% | 44.3% |
| 2019 | 37,067 | – | 3.1% | 53.6% |
| 2018 | 33,108 | – | 4.1% | 51.6% |
| 2017 | 27,520 | – | 1.6% | 51.2% |
| 2016 | 19,891 | – | 1.3% | 48.7% |
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