Health, Tennessee Department of
Health, Tennessee Department of is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Tennessee and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Trenton. In 2025 it served 2,373 patients, up 5.3% from 2,254 in 2024. 61.5% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 30.4% across Tennessee health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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2,373Patients served, 2025
61.5%of patients uninsured
17.1%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$915Total accrued cost per patient
$383Cost per visit
Health, Tennessee Department of compared with Tennessee and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Health, Tennessee Department of | Tennessee health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 5.1% | 22.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 3.7% | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 96.0% | 88.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 61.5% | 30.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 17.1% | 28.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 4.0% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 17.4% | 27.5% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $915 | $1,165 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $383 | $317 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 45.8% | 46.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 78.7% | 35.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 90.5% | 48.1% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 52.5% | 68.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 40.9% | 26.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 60.8% | 80.9% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 85.8% | 85.4% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 74.3% | 78.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 2,373 |
| Dental | 580 |
| Mental health | 64 |
| Total clinic visits | 5,672 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,373 | $915 | 61.5% | 17.1% |
| 2024 | 2,254 | $742 | 58.7% | 21.4% |
| 2023 | 1,800 | $661 | 59.4% | 19.9% |
| 2022 | 1,676 | $718 | 59.5% | 20.9% |
| 2021 | 1,632 | $786 | 62.3% | 17.6% |
| 2020 | 1,818 | – | 55.4% | 27.8% |
| 2019 | 2,254 | – | 48.0% | 36.8% |
| 2018 | 2,742 | – | 47.0% | 39.4% |
| 2017 | 2,546 | – | 47.9% | 38.1% |
| 2016 | 2,185 | – | 51.2% | 36.4% |
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