Newark Community Health Centers, Inc.
Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in New Jersey and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Newark, East Orange, Irvington, and Orange. In 2025 it served 48,965 patients, down 4.8% from 51,444 in 2024. 18.9% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 26.4% across New Jersey health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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48,965Patients served, 2025
18.9%of patients uninsured
48.2%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$826Total accrued cost per patient
$254Cost per visit
Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. compared with New Jersey and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. | New Jersey health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 33.7% | 35.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 6.9% | 7.6% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 96.8% | 94.2% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 18.9% | 26.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 48.2% | 50.2% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 2.4% | 5.0% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 30.5% | 18.4% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $826 | $912 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $254 | $282 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 63.7% | 57.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 40.0% | 35.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 31.7% | 44.6% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 63.0% | 64.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 32.5% | 33.3% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 96.6% | 74.3% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 97.2% | 73.4% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 44.2% | 30.6% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 94.9% | 84.6% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 91.0% | 78.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 47,003 |
| Dental | 9,755 |
| Mental health | 1,334 |
| Total clinic visits | 159,493 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48,965 | $826 | 18.9% | 48.2% |
| 2024 | 51,444 | $750 | 19.3% | 56.1% |
| 2023 | 48,420 | $735 | 19.5% | 58.5% |
| 2022 | 45,431 | $720 | 25.4% | 52.9% |
| 2021 | 46,761 | $673 | 24.9% | 52.9% |
| 2020 | 44,468 | – | 26.5% | 52.3% |
| 2019 | 51,657 | – | 27.0% | 53.9% |
| 2018 | 49,101 | – | 25.1% | 57.8% |
| 2017 | 46,083 | – | 24.5% | 59.1% |
| 2016 | 44,087 | – | 23.0% | 59.0% |
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