Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy
Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Oregon and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Nehalem and Wheeler. In 2025 it served 1,396 patients, down 2.0% from 1,424 in 2024.
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1,396Patients served, 2025
30.7%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$4,289Total accrued cost per patient
$962Cost per visit
Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy compared with Oregon and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy | Oregon health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 0.0% | 23.6% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 37.8% | 15.1% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 39.9% | 87.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Medicaid / CHIP | 30.7% | 61.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 39.1% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 25.4% | 15.7% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $4,289 | $3,023 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $962 | $762 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 52.3% | 58.4% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 60.0% | 46.4% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 52.1% | 56.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 49.7% | 68.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 23.4% | 22.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 64.2% | 73.3% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 0.0% | 20.6% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 82.7% | 82.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 78.0% | 75.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 1,035 |
| Dental | 20 |
| Mental health | 102 |
| Total clinic visits | 6,226 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,396 | $4,289 | – | 30.7% |
| 2024 | 1,424 | $3,852 | – | 30.1% |
| 2023 | 1,447 | $3,687 | – | 32.7% |
| 2022 | 1,543 | $3,472 | – | 32.7% |
| 2021 | 1,199 | $3,699 | 9.7% | 32.8% |
| 2020 | 1,017 | – | – | 35.1% |
| 2019 | 1,092 | – | 13.7% | 34.2% |
| 2018 | 1,006 | – | 15.2% | 29.7% |
| 2017 | 1,075 | $3,443 | 9.9% | 31.9% |
| 2016 | 1,153 | $2,877 | – | 29.2% |
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