Northern Oswego County Health Services, Inc.
Northern Oswego County Health Services, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in New York and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Mexico, Pulaski, Fulton, Oswego, and Parish. In 2025 it served 31,805 patients, up 0.8% from 31,545 in 2024. 2.3% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 12.5% across New York health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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31,805Patients served, 2025
2.3%of patients uninsured
36.2%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,139Total accrued cost per patient
$269Cost per visit
Northern Oswego County Health Services, Inc. compared with New York and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Northern Oswego County Health Services, Inc. | New York health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 28.3% | 28.2% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 20.2% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 90.6% | 91.0% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 2.3% | 12.5% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 36.2% | 52.3% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 21.4% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 36.2% | 22.5% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,139 | $1,685 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $269 | $430 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 32.6% | 60.3% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 67.3% | 49.4% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 59.3% | 60.9% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 83.8% | 70.6% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 17.5% | 24.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 64.7% | 69.7% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 28.9% | 27.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 85.4% | 76.6% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 81.2% | 74.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 28,415 |
| Dental | 8,653 |
| Mental health | 2,012 |
| Total clinic visits | 134,854 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31,805 | $1,139 | 2.3% | 36.2% |
| 2024 | 31,545 | $1,136 | 2.3% | 36.5% |
| 2023 | 30,079 | $1,118 | 2.2% | 37.5% |
| 2022 | 29,049 | $1,036 | 1.4% | 38.2% |
| 2021 | 27,208 | $918 | 2.3% | 39.4% |
| 2020 | 27,017 | – | 2.8% | 38.5% |
| 2019 | 27,689 | – | 3.3% | 37.6% |
| 2018 | 27,273 | – | 3.2% | 37.7% |
| 2017 | 27,269 | – | 4.0% | 38.4% |
| 2016 | 27,908 | – | 3.0% | 38.8% |
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