Friend Family Health Center, Inc.
Friend Family Health Center, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Illinois and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Chicago. In 2025 it served 38,055 patients, down 5.3% from 40,170 in 2024. 13.4% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 18.6% across Illinois health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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38,055Patients served, 2025
13.4%of patients uninsured
71.7%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,030Total accrued cost per patient
$406Cost per visit
Friend Family Health Center, Inc. compared with Illinois and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Friend Family Health Center, Inc. | Illinois health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 38.8% | 31.9% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 5.2% | 8.9% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 97.8% | 92.5% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 13.4% | 18.6% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 71.7% | 53.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 4.3% | 7.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 10.5% | 20.3% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,030 | $1,244 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $406 | $394 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 63.5% | 64.8% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 30.3% | 47.2% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 50.2% | 54.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 51.9% | 67.3% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 28.0% | 28.5% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 89.9% | 82.8% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 83.8% | 79.8% | 73.4% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 86.4% | 88.1% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 80.8% | 82.9% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 36,668 |
| Dental | 3,227 |
| Mental health | 2,285 |
| Total clinic visits | 96,466 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38,055 | $1,030 | 13.4% | 71.7% |
| 2024 | 40,170 | $898 | 19.2% | 67.0% |
| 2023 | 40,521 | $949 | 10.0% | 77.3% |
| 2022 | 37,199 | $994 | 6.0% | 81.0% |
| 2021 | 46,934 | $685 | 23.1% | 62.2% |
| 2020 | 47,801 | – | 28.5% | 56.0% |
| 2019 | 39,093 | – | 7.9% | 77.5% |
| 2018 | 37,768 | – | 9.0% | 77.2% |
| 2017 | 35,187 | – | 6.7% | 79.4% |
| 2016 | 30,607 | – | 5.1% | 80.7% |
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