Open Cities Health Center
Open Cities Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Minnesota and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Saint Paul. In 2025 it served 7,784 patients, up 10.2% from 7,064 in 2024. 34.2% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 28.3% across Minnesota health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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7,784Patients served, 2025
34.2%of patients uninsured
38.9%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,028Total accrued cost per patient
Open Cities Health Center compared with Minnesota and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Open Cities Health Center | Minnesota health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 16.4% | 23.4% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 16.2% | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 95.8% | 93.4% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 34.2% | 28.3% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 38.9% | 42.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 7.0% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 17.4% | 14.4% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,028 | $1,755 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 41.8% | 54.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 43.3% | 38.0% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 29.4% | 48.2% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 66.7% | 64.9% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 34.9% | 29.7% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 55.9% | 63.6% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 78.3% | 75.3% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 20.6% | 30.6% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 86.5% | 84.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 77.8% | 75.7% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 4,044 |
| Dental | 1,530 |
| Mental health | 278 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7,784 | $1,028 | 34.2% | 38.9% |
| 2024 | 7,064 | $1,090 | 41.1% | 31.9% |
| 2023 | 6,313 | $1,130 | 32.2% | 42.6% |
| 2022 | 5,766 | $1,312 | 23.1% | 48.4% |
| 2021 | 5,563 | $1,336 | 24.4% | 43.4% |
| 2020 | 6,005 | – | 28.5% | 37.1% |
| 2019 | 8,505 | – | 42.1% | 39.2% |
| 2018 | 8,519 | – | 32.4% | 47.1% |
| 2017 | 9,242 | – | 32.5% | 48.4% |
| 2016 | 9,525 | – | 26.8% | 43.7% |
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