Paterson Community Health Center, Inc.
Paterson Community Health Center, 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 Paterson. In 2025 it served 7,432 patients, up 12.6% from 6,600 in 2024. 42.9% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 26.4% across New Jersey health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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7,432Patients served, 2025
42.9%of patients uninsured
41.9%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,138Total accrued cost per patient
$383Cost per visit
Paterson Community Health Center, Inc. compared with New Jersey and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Paterson Community Health Center, Inc. | New Jersey health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 39.8% | 35.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 8.3% | 7.6% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 99.4% | 94.2% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 42.9% | 26.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 41.9% | 50.2% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 6.7% | 5.0% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 8.5% | 18.4% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,138 | $912 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $383 | $282 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 56.9% | 57.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 37.4% | 35.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 41.2% | 44.6% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 65.5% | 64.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 38.9% | 33.3% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 79.9% | 74.3% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 62.5% | 73.4% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 40.5% | 30.6% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 91.4% | 84.6% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 78.2% | 78.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 6,841 |
| Dental | 1,517 |
| Mental health | 0 |
| Total clinic visits | 22,067 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7,432 | $1,138 | 42.9% | 41.9% |
| 2024 | 6,600 | $1,178 | 55.3% | 30.7% |
| 2023 | 5,129 | $1,292 | 47.1% | 37.2% |
| 2022 | 5,362 | $1,179 | 46.2% | 38.8% |
| 2021 | 5,061 | $1,217 | 39.8% | 44.5% |
| 2020 | 6,140 | – | 43.0% | 45.9% |
| 2019 | 13,950 | $499 | 41.8% | 43.2% |
| 2018 | 14,275 | – | 41.7% | 43.1% |
| 2017 | 13,925 | – | 31.9% | 53.2% |
| 2016 | 13,485 | – | 31.4% | 54.4% |
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