Northshore Health Centers, Inc.
Northshore Health Centers, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Indiana and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include La Porte, Lake Station, Portage, Chesterton, and Merrillville. In 2025 it served 84,040 patients, up 2.5% from 81,963 in 2024. 14.9% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 13.8% across Indiana health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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84,040Patients served, 2025
14.9%of patients uninsured
39.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$951Total accrued cost per patient
$309Cost per visit
Northshore Health Centers, Inc. compared with Indiana and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Northshore Health Centers, Inc. | Indiana health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 26.9% | 35.9% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 8.7% | 9.6% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 76.2% | 84.9% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 14.9% | 13.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 39.0% | 48.5% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 5.8% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 40.2% | 27.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $951 | $1,116 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $309 | $314 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 48.6% | 54.6% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 20.1% | 41.5% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 43.0% | 51.7% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 56.5% | 68.6% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 38.3% | 26.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 75.9% | 73.1% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 77.0% | 71.5% | 73.4% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 85.3% | 84.7% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 66.6% | 80.2% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 71,571 |
| Dental | 13,382 |
| Mental health | 3,560 |
| Total clinic visits | 258,480 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84,040 | $951 | 14.9% | 39.0% |
| 2024 | 81,963 | $830 | 22.0% | 43.1% |
| 2023 | 70,178 | $902 | 18.8% | 51.0% |
| 2022 | 64,302 | $814 | 19.7% | 54.1% |
| 2021 | 57,770 | $786 | 21.2% | 55.0% |
| 2020 | 48,958 | – | 21.2% | 51.9% |
| 2019 | 50,844 | – | 21.8% | 52.6% |
| 2018 | 48,798 | – | 14.3% | 51.4% |
| 2017 | 47,962 | – | 13.9% | 50.7% |
| 2016 | 45,798 | – | 14.2% | 47.3% |
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