Florida Department of Health Union County Health Department
Florida Department of Health Union County Health Department is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Florida and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Lake Butler and Starke. In 2025 it served 5,536 patients, down 1.1% from 5,597 in 2024. 29.4% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 26.1% across Florida health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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5,536Patients served, 2025
29.4%of patients uninsured
37.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$646Total accrued cost per patient
$153Cost per visit
Florida Department of Health Union County Health Department compared with Florida and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Florida Department of Health Union County Health Department | Florida health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 48.1% | 35.8% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 12.4% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 81.8% | 89.5% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 29.4% | 26.1% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 37.0% | 38.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 5.0% | 7.6% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 28.6% | 27.8% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $646 | $1,297 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $153 | $373 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 47.5% | 59.6% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 33.6% | 44.9% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 37.2% | 50.2% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 61.2% | 68.4% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 23.5% | 28.0% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 78.2% | 80.2% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 78.0% | 62.3% | 73.4% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 94.9% | 91.1% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 67.8% | 78.7% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 3,547 |
| Dental | 1,866 |
| Mental health | 172 |
| Total clinic visits | 23,421 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5,536 | $646 | 29.4% | 37.0% |
| 2024 | 5,597 | $612 | 22.8% | 39.0% |
| 2023 | 5,371 | $613 | 17.0% | 45.0% |
| 2022 | 4,561 | $668 | 24.5% | 44.2% |
| 2021 | 4,572 | $569 | 29.7% | 40.9% |
| 2020 | 4,865 | – | 28.4% | 40.4% |
| 2019 | 6,041 | – | 25.7% | 40.4% |
| 2018 | 5,861 | – | 25.3% | 39.7% |
| 2017 | 6,289 | – | 24.2% | 43.8% |
| 2016 | 6,086 | – | 25.4% | 47.4% |
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