Cowlitz Family Health Center
Cowlitz Family Health Center 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 Longview, Kelso, Castle Rock, Cathlamet, and Ocean Park. In 2025 it served 19,415 patients, up 3.0% from 18,845 in 2024. 17.9% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 12.8% across Washington health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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19,415Patients served, 2025
17.9%of patients uninsured
48.3%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,235Total accrued cost per patient
Cowlitz Family Health Center compared with Washington and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Cowlitz Family Health Center | Washington health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 12.7% | 29.0% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 15.4% | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 90.0% | 86.3% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 17.9% | 12.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 48.3% | 54.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 17.4% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 16.5% | 22.3% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,235 | $1,820 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 61.0% | 56.0% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 35.2% | 45.4% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 50.9% | 53.7% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 74.7% | 72.2% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 27.8% | 24.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 81.4% | 71.7% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 73.7% | 81.7% | 73.4% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 92.1% | 86.1% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 81.5% | 78.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 15,477 |
| Dental | 5,376 |
| Mental health | 903 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19,415 | $1,235 | 17.9% | 48.3% |
| 2024 | 18,845 | $1,221 | 18.3% | 50.5% |
| 2023 | 19,454 | $1,252 | 17.1% | 54.0% |
| 2022 | 18,067 | $1,191 | 17.8% | 57.4% |
| 2021 | 20,752 | $1,012 | 21.1% | 56.1% |
| 2020 | 22,253 | – | 21.8% | 55.4% |
| 2019 | 25,411 | – | 13.9% | 64.3% |
| 2018 | 25,814 | – | 14.6% | 65.7% |
| 2017 | 25,641 | – | 14.5% | 67.0% |
| 2016 | 25,000 | – | 11.4% | 69.2% |
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