Cook Area Health Services, Inc.
Cook Area Health Services, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Minnesota and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Bigfork, Cook, Big Falls, Eveleth, and Floodwood. In 2025 it served 13,759 patients, up 1.0% from 13,628 in 2024. 15.4% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 28.3% across Minnesota health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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13,759Patients served, 2025
15.4%of patients uninsured
23.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,227Total accrued cost per patient
$379Cost per visit
Cook Area Health Services, Inc. compared with Minnesota and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Cook Area Health Services, Inc. | Minnesota health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 14.9% | 23.4% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 38.0% | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 94.9% | 93.4% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 15.4% | 28.3% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 23.0% | 42.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 29.9% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 30.7% | 14.4% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,227 | $1,755 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $379 | $542 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 46.1% | 54.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 51.6% | 38.0% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 62.0% | 48.2% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 73.2% | 64.9% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 18.9% | 29.7% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 79.8% | 63.6% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 23.4% | 30.6% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 92.3% | 84.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 72.5% | 75.7% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 10,653 |
| Dental | 4,448 |
| Mental health | 381 |
| Total clinic visits | 44,558 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13,759 | $1,227 | 15.4% | 23.0% |
| 2024 | 13,628 | $1,203 | 15.4% | 26.0% |
| 2023 | 14,106 | $1,186 | 14.5% | 29.0% |
| 2022 | 14,340 | $1,231 | 14.3% | 29.7% |
| 2021 | 14,525 | $1,160 | 14.5% | 29.6% |
| 2020 | 13,020 | – | 13.0% | 28.4% |
| 2019 | 13,332 | – | 14.4% | 27.8% |
| 2018 | 13,471 | – | 16.1% | 26.8% |
| 2017 | 12,916 | – | 15.8% | 25.7% |
| 2016 | 12,180 | – | 18.4% | 23.5% |
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