New Orleans Health Department
New Orleans Health Department is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Louisiana and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include New Orleans. In 2025 it served 2,439 patients, up 1.5% from 2,403 in 2024. 48.9% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 15.8% across Louisiana health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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2,439Patients served, 2025
48.9%of patients uninsured
40.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,345Total accrued cost per patient
$633Cost per visit
New Orleans Health Department compared with Louisiana and the nation, 2025
| Measure | New Orleans Health Department | Louisiana health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 2.5% | 27.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 5.5% | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 98.6% | 93.6% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 48.9% | 15.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 40.4% | 51.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 3.0% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 7.3% | 20.1% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,345 | $1,605 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $633 | $456 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 26.1% | 44.3% | 57.0% |
| Breast cancer screening | 37.4% | 54.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 52.4% | 67.5% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 40.8% | 26.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 65.4% | 82.2% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 67.9% | 83.3% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 64.0% | 80.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 734 |
| Dental | 1,178 |
| Mental health | 127 |
| Total clinic visits | 5,183 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,439 | $1,345 | 48.9% | 40.4% |
| 2024 | 2,403 | $1,572 | 46.8% | 43.5% |
| 2023 | 2,454 | $1,193 | 40.2% | 49.2% |
| 2022 | 2,205 | $1,003 | 56.7% | 38.5% |
| 2021 | 2,074 | $1,077 | 42.1% | 50.2% |
| 2020 | 1,846 | – | 33.2% | 58.3% |
| 2019 | 3,916 | – | 35.4% | 57.9% |
| 2018 | 4,051 | – | 36.8% | 56.3% |
| 2017 | 3,866 | – | 30.0% | 59.6% |
| 2016 | 4,095 | – | 35.3% | 54.1% |
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