New Hanover CHC
New Hanover CHC 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 Wilmington. In 2025 it served 8,781 patients, up 8.0% from 8,134 in 2024. 33.1% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 29.5% across North Carolina health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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8,781Patients served, 2025
33.1%of patients uninsured
37.6%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$2,601Total accrued cost per patient
New Hanover CHC compared with North Carolina and the nation, 2025
| Measure | New Hanover CHC | North Carolina health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 22.7% | 21.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 10.5% | 16.9% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 99.2% | 90.1% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 33.1% | 29.5% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 37.6% | 30.6% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 12.6% | 16.1% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 16.7% | 23.8% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $2,601 | $1,446 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 64.1% | 55.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 32.3% | 49.9% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 59.2% | 59.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 68.7% | 70.9% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 22.8% | 23.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 76.3% | 71.7% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 23.7% | 27.0% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 90.5% | 85.5% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 73.5% | 80.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 8,223 |
| Dental | 1,264 |
| Mental health | 1,342 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8,781 | $2,601 | 33.1% | 37.6% |
| 2024 | 8,134 | $2,466 | 33.4% | 37.2% |
| 2023 | 7,396 | $2,218 | 39.6% | 30.6% |
| 2022 | 7,132 | $2,005 | 39.4% | 34.9% |
| 2021 | 7,433 | $1,718 | 44.5% | 30.5% |
| 2020 | 6,798 | – | 47.1% | 27.7% |
| 2019 | 7,578 | – | 52.6% | 25.8% |
| 2018 | 7,039 | – | 53.4% | 25.3% |
| 2017 | 7,151 | – | 53.1% | 27.1% |
| 2016 | 7,199 | – | 49.2% | 29.7% |
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