Community Health of Central Washington
Community Health of Central Washington is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Washington and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Yakima, Ellensburg, Naches, and Tieton. In 2025 it served 28,144 patients, down 0.2% from 28,188 in 2024. 7.2% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 12.8% across Washington health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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28,144Patients served, 2025
7.2%of patients uninsured
39.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$2,005Total accrued cost per patient
Community Health of Central Washington compared with Washington and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Community Health of Central Washington | Washington health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 37.5% | 29.0% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 22.5% | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 87.0% | 86.3% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 7.2% | 12.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 39.0% | 54.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 23.6% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 30.2% | 22.3% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $2,005 | $1,820 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 49.8% | 56.0% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 42.4% | 45.4% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 54.4% | 53.7% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 79.2% | 72.2% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 25.9% | 24.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 79.3% | 71.7% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 83.9% | 81.7% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 26.4% | 31.0% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 79.7% | 86.1% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 78.9% | 78.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 26,209 |
| Dental | 2,859 |
| Mental health | 6,821 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28,144 | $2,005 | 7.2% | 39.0% |
| 2024 | 28,188 | $1,873 | 7.6% | 42.5% |
| 2023 | 27,553 | $1,985 | 6.5% | 44.4% |
| 2022 | 27,671 | $1,708 | 1.8% | 49.3% |
| 2021 | 28,415 | $1,582 | 2.1% | 48.5% |
| 2020 | 27,144 | – | 2.4% | 46.6% |
| 2019 | 28,461 | – | 5.5% | 45.7% |
| 2018 | 28,951 | – | 5.2% | 46.2% |
| 2017 | 28,542 | $1,140 | 5.0% | 46.5% |
| 2016 | 29,313 | $1,037 | 4.7% | 46.5% |
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