Elaine Ellis Center of Health
Elaine Ellis Center of Health is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in District of Columbia and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include College Park, Lanham, and Washington. In 2025 it served 5,746 patients, up 6.1% from 5,414 in 2024. 21.7% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 19.1% across District of Columbia health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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5,746Patients served, 2025
21.7%of patients uninsured
50.8%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,060Total accrued cost per patient
Elaine Ellis Center of Health compared with District of Columbia and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Elaine Ellis Center of Health | District of Columbia health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 15.6% | 23.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 10.2% | 10.2% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 75.6% | 90.1% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 21.7% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 50.8% | 52.1% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 6.2% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 21.0% | 12.1% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,060 | $2,586 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 87.0% | 70.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 59.4% | 43.4% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 81.5% | 58.8% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 71.4% | 65.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 35.0% | 38.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 94.3% | 73.5% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 60.7% | 69.8% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 0.0% | 43.2% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 90.3% | 73.3% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 72.0% | 77.3% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 4,678 |
| Dental | 2,020 |
| Mental health | 76 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5,746 | $1,060 | 21.7% | 50.8% |
| 2024 | 5,414 | $1,219 | 23.5% | 50.2% |
| 2023 | 5,496 | $961 | 18.0% | 48.2% |
| 2022 | 5,585 | $862 | 7.7% | 53.7% |
| 2021 | 4,425 | $1,166 | 20.4% | 46.5% |
| 2020 | 3,909 | – | 22.7% | 43.5% |
| 2019 | 4,473 | – | 7.6% | 52.2% |
| 2018 | 3,300 | – | – | 55.3% |
| 2017 | 2,382 | – | – | 54.8% |
| 2016 | 1,375 | – | – | 82.5% |
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