Lorain County Health & Dentistry
Lorain County Health & Dentistry is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Ohio and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Elyria, Lorain, North Ridgeville, and Oberlin. In 2025 it served 17,588 patients, down 4.3% from 18,386 in 2024. 11.6% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 12.9% across Ohio health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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17,588Patients served, 2025
11.6%of patients uninsured
61.9%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$920Total accrued cost per patient
Lorain County Health & Dentistry compared with Ohio and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Lorain County Health & Dentistry | Ohio health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 32.5% | 28.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 9.6% | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 91.0% | 88.8% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 11.6% | 12.9% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 61.9% | 47.6% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 10.1% | 13.8% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 16.4% | 25.7% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $920 | $1,438 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 51.9% | 53.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 51.1% | 47.0% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 51.6% | 54.7% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 87.2% | 69.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 23.9% | 23.2% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 91.3% | 81.0% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 21.9% | 24.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 98.1% | 85.9% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 83.8% | 78.2% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 9,586 |
| Dental | 9,429 |
| Mental health | 924 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17,588 | $920 | 11.6% | 61.9% |
| 2024 | 18,386 | $821 | 10.4% | 64.0% |
| 2023 | 18,575 | $689 | 7.7% | 70.8% |
| 2022 | 18,478 | $670 | 7.5% | 71.1% |
| 2021 | 17,585 | $684 | 9.3% | 67.8% |
| 2020 | 15,251 | – | 9.6% | 67.6% |
| 2019 | 15,244 | – | 11.5% | 68.5% |
| 2018 | 14,244 | – | 15.6% | 68.8% |
| 2017 | 14,191 | – | 7.7% | 76.9% |
| 2016 | 12,539 | – | 8.4% | 77.9% |
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