Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley
Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Pennsylvania and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Bethlehem, Allentown, and Easton. In 2025 it served 9,486 patients, up 0.4% from 9,447 in 2024. 40.4% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 16.2% across Pennsylvania health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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9,486Patients served, 2025
40.4%of patients uninsured
31.2%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,167Total accrued cost per patient
$357Cost per visit
Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley compared with Pennsylvania and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley | Pennsylvania health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 23.4% | 26.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 7.3% | 15.2% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 98.2% | 89.4% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 40.4% | 16.2% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 31.2% | 42.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 6.0% | 14.9% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 20.6% | 26.1% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,167 | $1,382 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $357 | $415 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 59.7% | 49.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 35.2% | 43.5% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 55.8% | 55.7% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 63.2% | 71.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 38.0% | 27.5% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 85.3% | 74.5% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 90.2% | 78.8% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 74.7% | 80.7% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 8,714 |
| Dental | 1,861 |
| Mental health | 675 |
| Total clinic visits | 31,001 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9,486 | $1,167 | 40.4% | 31.2% |
| 2024 | 9,447 | $1,132 | 45.7% | 32.0% |
| 2023 | 7,838 | $1,123 | 37.5% | 41.6% |
| 2022 | 6,873 | $1,459 | 28.3% | 47.7% |
| 2021 | 6,360 | $1,420 | 24.2% | 49.7% |
| 2020 | 5,919 | – | 25.7% | 47.2% |
| 2019 | 5,887 | – | 30.3% | 49.7% |
| 2018 | 5,766 | – | 28.1% | 54.6% |
| 2017 | 5,226 | – | 27.2% | 51.3% |
| 2016 | 3,694 | – | 26.1% | 54.3% |
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