Georgia Department of Community Health
Georgia Department of Community Health is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Georgia and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Bainbridge, Ellaville, Norman Park, Pearson, and Reidsville. In 2025 it served 11,766 patients, down 1.0% from 11,886 in 2024. 97.0% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 24.8% across Georgia health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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11,766Patients served, 2025
97.0%of patients uninsured
0.7%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$412Total accrued cost per patient
$217Cost per visit
Georgia Department of Community Health compared with Georgia and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Georgia Department of Community Health | Georgia health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 7.8% | 27.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 3.0% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 97.0% | 24.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 0.7% | 24.9% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 0.5% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 1.8% | 36.6% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $412 | $1,022 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $217 | $326 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 67.2% | 44.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 22.8% | 34.3% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 33.1% | 47.0% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 57.8% | 64.0% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 37.4% | 28.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 96.7% | 82.6% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 20.9% | 65.3% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 50.0% | 16.3% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 99.3% | 84.7% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 71.6% | 77.2% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 11,296 |
| Dental | 286 |
| Total clinic visits | 22,328 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11,766 | $412 | 97.0% | 0.7% |
| 2024 | 11,886 | $454 | 100.0% | – |
| 2023 | 10,900 | $541 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 10,571 | $594 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 11,017 | $426 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 9,057 | – | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 14,334 | – | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 13,349 | – | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 14,794 | – | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 14,756 | – | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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