Pines Health Services
Pines Health Services is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Maine and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Caribou, Fort Fairfield, Presque Isle, and Van Buren. In 2025 it served 17,011 patients, up 9.0% from 15,601 in 2024. 3.9% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 8.2% across Maine health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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17,011Patients served, 2025
3.9%of patients uninsured
24.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,126Total accrued cost per patient
Pines Health Services compared with Maine and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Pines Health Services | Maine health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 17.3% | 20.0% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 30.0% | 26.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 93.4% | 70.8% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 3.9% | 8.2% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 24.0% | 28.2% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 32.6% | 28.0% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 39.5% | 35.6% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,126 | $1,669 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 59.3% | 57.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 71.4% | 63.0% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 77.9% | 66.2% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 70.9% | 76.0% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 17.3% | 17.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 57.0% | 75.1% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 95.9% | 86.8% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 19.7% | 35.6% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 85.1% | 89.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 79.9% | 71.1% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 16,486 |
| Dental | 1,347 |
| Mental health | 832 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17,011 | $1,126 | 3.9% | 24.0% |
| 2024 | 15,601 | $1,194 | 3.7% | 24.2% |
| 2023 | 14,878 | $1,156 | 3.3% | 24.5% |
| 2022 | 14,878 | $987 | 6.2% | 22.5% |
| 2021 | 14,824 | $968 | 17.3% | 16.3% |
| 2020 | 13,460 | – | 5.4% | 23.0% |
| 2019 | 15,187 | $908 | 5.9% | 21.4% |
| 2018 | 15,171 | – | 7.0% | 19.2% |
| 2017 | 14,496 | – | 6.6% | 19.5% |
| 2016 | 14,322 | $972 | 2.5% | 21.3% |
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