Kalihi Palama Health Center
Kalihi Palama Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Hawaii and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Honolulu. In 2025 it served 19,961 patients, down 1.1% from 20,177 in 2024. 12.1% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 9.5% across Hawaii health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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19,961Patients served, 2025
12.1%of patients uninsured
63.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,633Total accrued cost per patient
$407Cost per visit
Kalihi Palama Health Center compared with Hawaii and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Kalihi Palama Health Center | Hawaii health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 31.3% | 28.4% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 16.4% | 17.7% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 86.7% | 85.3% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 12.1% | 9.5% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 63.4% | 56.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 10.3% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 14.2% | 21.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,633 | $2,218 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $407 | $552 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 53.6% | 52.4% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 45.4% | 38.3% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 50.6% | 51.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 64.5% | 63.5% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 31.4% | 31.7% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 92.4% | 81.0% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 55.3% | 31.5% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 88.3% | 85.0% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 87.2% | 76.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 15,249 |
| Dental | 7,719 |
| Mental health | 654 |
| Total clinic visits | 80,072 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19,961 | $1,633 | 12.1% | 63.4% |
| 2024 | 20,177 | $1,667 | 13.4% | 63.9% |
| 2023 | 20,156 | $1,551 | 11.1% | 69.2% |
| 2022 | 20,796 | $1,442 | 25.4% | 59.7% |
| 2021 | 22,978 | $1,327 | 27.3% | 56.5% |
| 2020 | 21,229 | – | 29.8% | 53.0% |
| 2019 | 22,395 | – | 27.1% | 55.4% |
| 2018 | 22,233 | – | 27.8% | 54.6% |
| 2017 | 23,133 | – | 28.7% | 54.5% |
| 2016 | 21,841 | – | 30.8% | 53.7% |
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