Lowell Community Health Center
Lowell Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Massachusetts and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Lowell. In 2025 it served 38,932 patients, down 1.7% from 39,620 in 2024. 7.2% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 14.7% across Massachusetts health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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38,932Patients served, 2025
7.2%of patients uninsured
63.9%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$2,262Total accrued cost per patient
Lowell Community Health Center compared with Massachusetts and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Lowell Community Health Center | Massachusetts health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 28.2% | 21.1% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 9.5% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 97.3% | 87.9% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 7.2% | 14.7% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 63.9% | 41.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 8.6% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 15.9% | 29.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $2,262 | $2,419 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 67.5% | 66.8% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 52.0% | 53.0% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 69.3% | 65.2% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 73.0% | 69.3% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 21.6% | 22.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 61.4% | 66.4% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 88.2% | 82.1% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 55.6% | 45.7% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 85.2% | 81.0% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 73.0% | 78.7% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 36,369 |
| Dental | 5,064 |
| Mental health | 2,520 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38,932 | $2,262 | 7.2% | 63.9% |
| 2024 | 39,620 | $2,011 | 8.4% | 68.8% |
| 2023 | 36,065 | $2,057 | 8.0% | 70.4% |
| 2022 | 33,067 | $1,915 | 17.2% | 60.3% |
| 2021 | 31,243 | $1,689 | 4.2% | 70.6% |
| 2020 | 31,808 | – | 4.7% | 66.5% |
| 2019 | 34,500 | – | 5.7% | 64.9% |
| 2018 | 32,590 | – | 6.2% | 65.1% |
| 2017 | 30,371 | – | 6.3% | 64.9% |
| 2016 | 28,810 | – | 6.5% | 66.7% |
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