Change, Inc.
Change, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in West Virginia and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Steubenville, Weirton, Wellsburg, Follansbee, and Newell. In 2025 it served 18,446 patients, up 4.1% from 17,727 in 2024. 4.8% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 8.8% across West Virginia health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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18,446Patients served, 2025
4.8%of patients uninsured
30.8%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,141Total accrued cost per patient
Change, Inc. compared with West Virginia and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Change, Inc. | West Virginia health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 25.6% | 25.2% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 16.9% | 20.2% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 92.7% | 83.6% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 4.8% | 8.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 30.8% | 31.3% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 16.7% | 20.2% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 47.7% | 39.8% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,141 | $1,438 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 67.3% | 48.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 62.5% | 48.1% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 70.3% | 63.9% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 89.9% | 75.2% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 18.7% | 23.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 88.0% | 77.2% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 98.2% | 81.9% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 31.1% | 22.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 92.4% | 78.3% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 86.7% | 81.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 16,336 |
| Dental | 2,972 |
| Mental health | 1,333 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18,446 | $1,141 | 4.8% | 30.8% |
| 2024 | 17,727 | $1,195 | 4.2% | 33.1% |
| 2023 | 17,801 | $1,163 | 4.6% | 35.6% |
| 2022 | 17,310 | $1,053 | 6.3% | 35.7% |
| 2021 | 16,605 | $1,031 | 6.4% | 35.4% |
| 2020 | 14,963 | – | 9.0% | 33.1% |
| 2019 | 16,860 | – | 7.0% | 34.6% |
| 2018 | 16,326 | – | 8.0% | 34.5% |
| 2017 | 15,017 | – | 6.2% | 34.9% |
| 2016 | 13,934 | – | 6.5% | 27.7% |
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