Guam Department of Public Health
Guam Department of Public Health is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Guam and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Dededo, Inarajan, and Yigo. In 2025 it served 8,715 patients, up 1.4% from 8,595 in 2024.
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8,715Patients served, 2025
16.3%of patients uninsured
68.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$701Total accrued cost per patient
$288Cost per visit
Guam Department of Public Health compared with Guam and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Guam Department of Public Health | Guam health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 51.1% | – | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 4.1% | – | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 96.7% | – | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 16.3% | – | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 68.4% | – | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 1.2% | – | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 14.1% | – | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $701 | – | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $288 | – | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 56.1% | – | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 31.2% | – | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 39.1% | – | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 47.3% | – | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 51.0% | – | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 57.2% | – | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 30.6% | – | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 82.8% | – | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 60.1% | – | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 8,715 |
| Dental | 0 |
| Mental health | 25 |
| Total clinic visits | 21,233 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8,715 | $701 | 16.3% | 68.4% |
| 2024 | 8,595 | $893 | 16.2% | 71.8% |
| 2023 | 8,551 | $831 | 20.1% | 71.6% |
| 2022 | 8,698 | $752 | 22.5% | 68.4% |
| 2021 | 8,012 | $874 | 26.1% | 46.7% |
| 2020 | 8,141 | – | 26.2% | 53.6% |
| 2019 | 11,592 | – | 14.4% | 63.4% |
| 2018 | 11,874 | – | 15.6% | 61.6% |
| 2017 | 13,480 | $442 | 18.6% | 61.2% |
| 2016 | 14,013 | $447 | 17.6% | 63.4% |
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