Pillars Community Health
Pillars Community Health is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Illinois and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include La Grange Park and Summit Argo. In 2025 it served 5,247 patients, down 1.0% from 5,301 in 2024. 25.4% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 18.6% across Illinois health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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5,247Patients served, 2025
25.4%of patients uninsured
56.6%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,390Total accrued cost per patient
Pillars Community Health compared with Illinois and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Pillars Community Health | Illinois health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 32.7% | 31.9% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 7.0% | 8.9% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 95.1% | 92.5% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 25.4% | 18.6% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 56.6% | 53.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 6.2% | 7.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 11.7% | 20.3% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,390 | $1,244 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 61.5% | 64.8% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 31.9% | 47.2% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 48.0% | 54.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 72.0% | 67.3% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 26.7% | 28.5% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 77.6% | 82.8% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 89.9% | 88.1% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 79.5% | 82.9% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 4,450 |
| Dental | 928 |
| Mental health | 1,135 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5,247 | $1,390 | 25.4% | 56.6% |
| 2024 | 5,301 | $1,763 | 23.3% | 62.0% |
| 2023 | 4,832 | $1,590 | 14.9% | 72.4% |
| 2022 | 4,672 | $1,496 | 16.9% | 71.0% |
| 2021 | 5,384 | $1,238 | 20.7% | 61.3% |
| 2020 | 10,432 | – | 19.9% | 34.3% |
| 2019 | 4,565 | – | 32.0% | 59.5% |
| 2018 | 4,673 | – | 30.9% | 61.8% |
| 2017 | 4,508 | – | 28.7% | 65.9% |
| 2016 | 4,371 | – | 27.3% | 67.1% |
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