Chiricahua Community Health Centers
Chiricahua Community Health Centers is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Arizona and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Douglas, Sierra Vista, Bisbee, Benson, and Elfrida. In 2025 it served 33,472 patients, down 6.6% from 35,829 in 2024. 21.0% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 17.1% across Arizona health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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33,472Patients served, 2025
21.0%of patients uninsured
38.2%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,953Total accrued cost per patient
Chiricahua Community Health Centers compared with Arizona and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Chiricahua Community Health Centers | Arizona health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 40.9% | 28.2% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 17.9% | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 74.1% | 88.4% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 21.0% | 17.1% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 38.2% | 41.7% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 13.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 27.2% | 28.1% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,953 | $1,782 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 44.8% | 52.7% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 47.0% | 43.6% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 56.4% | 58.8% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 65.0% | 68.2% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 26.2% | 26.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 69.5% | 78.3% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 41.9% | 29.3% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 73.3% | 82.8% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 62.7% | 77.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 30,583 |
| Dental | 9,930 |
| Mental health | 4,280 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33,472 | $1,953 | 21.0% | 38.2% |
| 2024 | 35,829 | $1,929 | 24.0% | 37.8% |
| 2023 | 33,460 | $1,896 | 21.6% | 40.0% |
| 2022 | 31,133 | $1,724 | 23.0% | 40.4% |
| 2021 | 29,895 | $1,399 | 19.8% | 41.3% |
| 2020 | 29,932 | – | 17.2% | 43.0% |
| 2019 | 30,025 | – | 13.7% | 53.3% |
| 2018 | 30,007 | – | 17.4% | 47.1% |
| 2017 | 28,473 | – | 23.3% | 46.4% |
| 2016 | 25,451 | – | 33.7% | 39.0% |
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