Eastern Shore Rural Health System, Inc.
Eastern Shore Rural Health System, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Virginia and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Onley, Cape Charles, Chincoteague Island, Eastville, and Exmore. In 2025 it served 32,680 patients, up 0.6% from 32,481 in 2024. 14.8% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 20.9% across Virginia health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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32,680Patients served, 2025
14.8%of patients uninsured
27.8%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,474Total accrued cost per patient
$343Cost per visit
Eastern Shore Rural Health System, Inc. compared with Virginia and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Eastern Shore Rural Health System, Inc. | Virginia health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 24.7% | 25.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 26.0% | 17.7% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 78.7% | 90.8% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 14.8% | 20.9% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 27.8% | 35.1% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 24.3% | 17.1% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 33.1% | 26.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,474 | $1,396 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $343 | $404 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 51.5% | 55.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 50.1% | 50.2% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 60.1% | 56.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 70.9% | 69.7% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 20.2% | 23.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 63.1% | 75.3% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 85.7% | 67.7% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 43.4% | 33.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 95.2% | 87.1% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 80.9% | 81.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 30,381 |
| Dental | 12,274 |
| Mental health | 1,725 |
| Total clinic visits | 140,386 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32,680 | $1,474 | 14.8% | 27.8% |
| 2024 | 32,481 | $1,355 | 14.3% | 29.5% |
| 2023 | 32,091 | $1,248 | 9.5% | 32.4% |
| 2022 | 30,252 | $1,033 | 10.4% | 32.2% |
| 2021 | 31,175 | $884 | 12.2% | 30.5% |
| 2020 | 29,825 | – | 14.0% | 28.9% |
| 2019 | 31,654 | – | 15.8% | 27.4% |
| 2018 | 31,133 | – | 19.5% | 22.7% |
| 2017 | 31,554 | – | 20.3% | 22.3% |
| 2016 | 30,978 | – | 21.8% | 22.2% |
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