Metropolitan Community Health Services, Inc.
Metropolitan Community Health Services, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in North Carolina and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Washington, Swanquarter, Williamston, Aurora, and Ocracoke. In 2025 it served 9,693 patients, up 10.1% from 8,807 in 2024. 26.7% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 29.5% across North Carolina health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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9,693Patients served, 2025
26.7%of patients uninsured
25.5%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$2,017Total accrued cost per patient
$527Cost per visit
Metropolitan Community Health Services, Inc. compared with North Carolina and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Metropolitan Community Health Services, Inc. | North Carolina health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 7.0% | 21.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 27.3% | 16.9% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 93.3% | 90.1% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 26.7% | 29.5% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 25.5% | 30.6% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 25.1% | 16.1% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 22.7% | 23.8% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $2,017 | $1,446 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $527 | $440 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 30.8% | 55.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 73.5% | 49.9% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 62.4% | 59.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 66.9% | 70.9% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 22.2% | 23.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 81.3% | 71.7% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 21.4% | 27.0% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 96.8% | 85.5% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 85.8% | 80.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 9,229 |
| Dental | 1,997 |
| Mental health | 1,600 |
| Total clinic visits | 37,057 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9,693 | $2,017 | 26.7% | 25.5% |
| 2024 | 8,807 | $1,638 | 28.4% | 22.2% |
| 2023 | 6,782 | $1,676 | 30.7% | 19.9% |
| 2022 | 6,503 | $1,363 | 37.2% | 21.3% |
| 2021 | 6,337 | $1,293 | 39.8% | 20.3% |
| 2020 | 5,412 | – | 40.2% | 19.3% |
| 2019 | 5,207 | – | 41.5% | 19.2% |
| 2018 | 4,808 | – | 37.9% | 20.9% |
| 2017 | 4,591 | – | 36.4% | 21.8% |
| 2016 | 3,910 | – | 40.8% | 25.2% |
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