Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department
Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Tennessee and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Chattanooga. In 2025 it served 4,319 patients, up 1.4% from 4,259 in 2024. 64.3% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 30.4% across Tennessee health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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4,319Patients served, 2025
64.3%of patients uninsured
24.1%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$650Total accrued cost per patient
Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department compared with Tennessee and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department | Tennessee health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 0.0% | 22.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 7.1% | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 99.2% | 88.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 64.3% | 30.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 24.1% | 28.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 7.8% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 3.7% | 27.5% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $650 | $1,165 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 33.7% | 46.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 18.3% | 35.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 25.8% | 48.1% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 41.6% | 68.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 53.3% | 26.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 61.5% | 80.9% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 95.3% | 85.4% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 90.7% | 78.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 1,423 |
| Dental | 457 |
| Mental health | 468 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4,319 | $650 | 64.3% | 24.1% |
| 2024 | 4,259 | $684 | 63.1% | 24.8% |
| 2023 | 4,192 | $688 | 62.7% | 27.3% |
| 2022 | 4,242 | $726 | 58.7% | 30.2% |
| 2021 | 3,864 | $651 | 60.9% | 28.6% |
| 2020 | 3,798 | – | 61.2% | 27.7% |
| 2019 | 4,268 | – | 61.5% | 28.4% |
| 2018 | 4,070 | – | 62.9% | 27.1% |
| 2017 | 3,955 | – | 59.7% | 29.3% |
| 2016 | 3,823 | – | 60.8% | 29.6% |
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