Great Lakes Bay Health Centers
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Michigan and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Saginaw, Bay City, Bad Axe, Bridgeport, and Owosso. In 2025 it served 62,588 patients, up 11.0% from 56,387 in 2024. 20.1% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 12.7% across Michigan health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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62,588Patients served, 2025
20.1%of patients uninsured
40.6%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,841Total accrued cost per patient
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers compared with Michigan and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Great Lakes Bay Health Centers | Michigan health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 25.4% | 26.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 13.1% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 86.5% | 84.1% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 20.1% | 12.7% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 40.6% | 45.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 16.9% | 15.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 22.5% | 26.6% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,841 | $1,570 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 63.7% | 57.3% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 51.6% | 48.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 63.5% | 58.6% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 71.9% | 71.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 20.5% | 24.5% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 71.9% | 67.8% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 78.7% | 73.4% | 73.4% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 51.1% | 79.0% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 85.9% | 79.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 43,845 |
| Dental | 21,265 |
| Mental health | 7,415 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62,588 | $1,841 | 20.1% | 40.6% |
| 2024 | 56,387 | $1,744 | 27.4% | 38.8% |
| 2023 | 56,411 | $1,446 | 14.4% | 51.9% |
| 2022 | 54,014 | $1,352 | 6.8% | 58.1% |
| 2021 | 54,161 | $1,196 | 7.9% | 58.4% |
| 2020 | 50,270 | – | 9.0% | 57.0% |
| 2019 | 57,036 | – | 22.2% | 48.5% |
| 2018 | 54,130 | – | 26.3% | 45.9% |
| 2017 | 51,367 | – | 25.9% | 46.9% |
| 2016 | 48,445 | – | 25.5% | 48.2% |
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