Common Ground Health Clinic
Common Ground Health Clinic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Louisiana and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Gretna and New Orleans. In 2025 it served 2,557 patients, up 12.0% from 2,283 in 2024. 40.0% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 15.8% across Louisiana health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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2,557Patients served, 2025
40.0%of patients uninsured
40.3%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$803Total accrued cost per patient
Common Ground Health Clinic compared with Louisiana and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Common Ground Health Clinic | Louisiana health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 0.0% | 27.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 6.4% | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 91.1% | 93.6% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 40.0% | 15.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 40.3% | 51.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 5.6% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 14.0% | 20.1% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $803 | $1,605 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 75.7% | 44.3% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 92.5% | 43.9% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 80.3% | 54.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 68.4% | 67.5% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 34.9% | 26.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 75.0% | 82.2% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 61.3% | 73.7% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 100.0% | 22.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 88.7% | 83.3% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 74.3% | 80.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 2,190 |
| Mental health | 275 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,557 | $803 | 40.0% | 40.3% |
| 2024 | 2,283 | $895 | 41.6% | 39.6% |
| 2023 | 2,569 | $1,085 | 46.2% | 39.3% |
| 2022 | 1,921 | $1,254 | 43.9% | 40.4% |
| 2021 | 1,659 | $1,459 | 45.1% | 39.9% |
| 2020 | 1,554 | – | – | 38.7% |
| 2019 | 1,367 | – | 42.9% | 41.5% |
| 2018 | 1,155 | – | – | 44.1% |
| 2017 | 3,026 | – | – | – |
| 2016 | 1,820 | – | – | – |
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