Central North Alabama Health
Central North Alabama Health is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Alabama and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Huntsville, Athens, New Market, and Toney. In 2025 it served 13,801 patients, up 2.0% from 13,527 in 2024. 51.1% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 24.3% across Alabama health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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13,801Patients served, 2025
51.1%of patients uninsured
27.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$766Total accrued cost per patient
Central North Alabama Health compared with Alabama and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Central North Alabama Health | Alabama health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 21.2% | 24.4% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 97.9% | 95.5% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 51.1% | 24.3% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 27.0% | 31.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 9.6% | 14.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 11.9% | 30.4% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $766 | $1,319 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 50.9% | 46.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 50.9% | 38.6% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 42.2% | 48.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 56.2% | 62.0% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 32.8% | 28.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 87.9% | 82.4% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 26.7% | 19.5% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 91.9% | 91.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 82.2% | 82.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 13,801 |
| Dental | 946 |
| Mental health | 188 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13,801 | $766 | 51.1% | 27.0% |
| 2024 | 13,527 | $791 | 51.3% | 27.4% |
| 2023 | 13,447 | $790 | 47.9% | 31.0% |
| 2022 | 16,376 | $521 | 48.7% | 28.3% |
| 2021 | 16,155 | $518 | 48.5% | 31.6% |
| 2020 | 16,369 | – | 47.8% | 32.0% |
| 2019 | 19,118 | – | 44.6% | 34.9% |
| 2018 | 18,370 | – | 44.7% | 34.7% |
| 2017 | 17,682 | – | 44.0% | 35.1% |
| 2016 | 18,910 | – | 40.2% | 36.7% |
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