Portland Community Health Center
Portland Community Health Center 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 Portland, Westbrook, South Portland, and Peaks Island. In 2025 it served 13,427 patients, up 9.2% from 12,299 in 2024. 19.1% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 8.2% across Maine health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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13,427Patients served, 2025
19.1%of patients uninsured
52.1%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,839Total accrued cost per patient
Portland Community Health Center compared with Maine and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Portland Community Health Center | Maine health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 35.1% | 20.0% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 4.8% | 26.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 93.4% | 70.8% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 19.1% | 8.2% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 52.1% | 28.2% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 6.3% | 28.0% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 22.5% | 35.6% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,839 | $1,669 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 57.9% | 57.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 33.5% | 63.0% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 51.3% | 66.2% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 53.8% | 76.0% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 31.3% | 17.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 52.0% | 75.1% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 60.7% | 86.8% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 53.4% | 35.6% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 76.1% | 89.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 81.7% | 71.1% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 10,380 |
| Dental | 5,143 |
| Mental health | 1,370 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13,427 | $1,839 | 19.1% | 52.1% |
| 2024 | 12,299 | $1,957 | 23.7% | 51.1% |
| 2023 | 11,531 | $1,894 | 24.5% | 51.4% |
| 2022 | 10,443 | $1,617 | 33.5% | 43.9% |
| 2021 | 8,286 | $1,688 | 30.5% | 44.8% |
| 2020 | 8,541 | – | 39.6% | 37.5% |
| 2019 | 8,934 | – | 40.7% | 37.9% |
| 2018 | 8,160 | $1,193 | 39.4% | 39.5% |
| 2017 | 7,741 | – | 43.4% | 38.7% |
| 2016 | 6,199 | – | 43.9% | 37.6% |
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