First Choice Community Health Centers
First Choice Community Health Centers is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in North Carolina and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. In 2025 it served 8,210 patients, down 9.0% from 9,019 in 2024. 44.8% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 29.5% across North Carolina health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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8,210Patients served, 2025
44.8%of patients uninsured
25.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$265Total accrued cost per patient
First Choice Community Health Centers compared with North Carolina and the nation, 2025
| Measure | First Choice Community Health Centers | North Carolina health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 20.5% | 21.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 7.5% | 16.9% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 88.0% | 90.1% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 44.8% | 29.5% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 25.0% | 30.6% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 9.7% | 16.1% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 20.4% | 23.8% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $265 | $1,446 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 51.0% | 55.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 40.4% | 49.9% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 48.5% | 59.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 77.2% | 70.9% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 43.1% | 23.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 44.9% | 71.7% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 88.9% | 27.0% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 62.4% | 85.5% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 62.7% | 80.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 8,009 |
| Dental | 112 |
| Mental health | 422 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8,210 | $265 | 44.8% | 25.0% |
| 2024 | 9,019 | $317 | 48.9% | 23.2% |
| 2023 | 8,917 | $376 | 48.6% | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 8,510 | $339 | 52.6% | 22.8% |
| 2021 | 8,013 | $342 | 52.7% | 21.9% |
| 2020 | 1,730 | – | 40.8% | 15.2% |
| 2019 | 7,845 | – | 49.8% | 22.6% |
| 2018 | 7,964 | – | 49.6% | 22.5% |
| 2017 | 7,418 | – | 51.4% | 22.4% |
| 2016 | 9,401 | – | 51.9% | 21.5% |
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