Fish River Rural Health
Fish River Rural Health is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Maine and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Fort Kent, Madawaska, Eagle Lake, Frenchville, and Saint Agatha. In 2025 it served 8,954 patients, up 4.5% from 8,568 in 2024. 6.3% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 8.2% across Maine health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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8,954Patients served, 2025
6.3%of patients uninsured
17.2%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,576Total accrued cost per patient
Fish River Rural Health compared with Maine and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Fish River Rural Health | Maine health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 15.9% | 20.0% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 34.0% | 26.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 65.8% | 70.8% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 6.3% | 8.2% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 17.2% | 28.2% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 34.7% | 28.0% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 41.8% | 35.6% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,576 | $1,669 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 73.1% | 57.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 74.8% | 63.0% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 78.9% | 66.2% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 73.6% | 76.0% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 13.2% | 17.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 83.3% | 75.1% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 94.2% | 89.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 78.2% | 71.1% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 3,855 |
| Dental | 4,657 |
| Mental health | 743 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8,954 | $1,576 | 6.3% | 17.2% |
| 2024 | 8,568 | $1,406 | 5.6% | 17.9% |
| 2023 | 8,455 | $1,443 | 6.2% | 19.8% |
| 2022 | 7,953 | $1,286 | 5.9% | 19.4% |
| 2021 | 7,482 | $1,195 | 5.6% | 19.0% |
| 2020 | 6,806 | – | 7.0% | 18.4% |
| 2019 | 7,140 | – | 8.4% | 15.9% |
| 2018 | 6,419 | – | 9.2% | 14.6% |
| 2017 | 6,552 | – | 9.1% | 17.6% |
| 2016 | 5,535 | – | 32.3% | 20.5% |
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