Ministry of Health and Environment
Ministry of Health and Environment is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Marshall Islands and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Kwajalein Atoll, Rmi, Ebeye, Kwajalein, Ebeye, Rmi, and KWAJALEIN Atoll, RMI. In 2025 it served 5,521 patients, up 9.3% from 5,051 in 2024.
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5,521Patients served, 2025
100.0%of patients uninsured
0.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$533Total accrued cost per patient
$211Cost per visit
Ministry of Health and Environment compared with Marshall Islands and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Ministry of Health and Environment | Marshall Islands health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 31.7% | – | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 5.2% | – | 12.8% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 100.0% | – | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 0.0% | – | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 0.0% | – | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 0.0% | – | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $533 | – | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $211 | – | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 21.4% | – | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 0.0% | – | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 0.0% | – | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 4.8% | – | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 9.7% | – | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 34.3% | – | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 11.9% | – | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 100.0% | – | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 68.6% | – | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 100.0% | – | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 5,521 |
| Dental | 630 |
| Mental health | 53 |
| Total clinic visits | 13,924 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5,521 | $533 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 5,051 | $583 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 6,321 | $469 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 6,909 | $429 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 7,804 | $328 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 7,703 | – | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 7,854 | – | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 7,779 | – | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 8,329 | – | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 8,126 | – | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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