Monroe County Health Center
Monroe County Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in West Virginia and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include New Castle, Union, Peterstown, Forest Hill, and Lindside. In 2025 it served 9,217 patients, down 3.5% from 9,548 in 2024. 10.5% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 8.8% across West Virginia health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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9,217Patients served, 2025
10.5%of patients uninsured
24.9%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,379Total accrued cost per patient
Monroe County Health Center compared with West Virginia and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Monroe County Health Center | West Virginia health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 24.0% | 25.2% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 23.7% | 20.2% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 87.9% | 83.6% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 10.5% | 8.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 24.9% | 31.3% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 24.5% | 20.2% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 40.0% | 39.8% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,379 | $1,438 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 35.3% | 48.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 49.6% | 48.1% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 55.7% | 63.9% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 68.9% | 75.2% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 24.2% | 23.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 75.9% | 77.2% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 19.1% | 22.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 89.4% | 78.3% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 71.4% | 81.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 8,276 |
| Dental | 1,039 |
| Mental health | 887 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9,217 | $1,379 | 10.5% | 24.9% |
| 2024 | 9,548 | $1,333 | 13.5% | 22.0% |
| 2023 | 9,655 | $1,106 | 14.8% | 25.4% |
| 2022 | 9,888 | $956 | 16.1% | 25.2% |
| 2021 | 9,343 | $994 | 12.8% | 24.2% |
| 2020 | 8,953 | – | 15.4% | 21.5% |
| 2019 | 9,579 | – | 13.9% | 23.2% |
| 2018 | 9,337 | – | 15.7% | 22.2% |
| 2017 | 8,869 | – | 17.3% | 23.1% |
| 2016 | 8,434 | – | 16.1% | 23.0% |
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