Ritchie County Primary Care Association, Inc.
Ritchie County Primary Care Association, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in West Virginia and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Parkersburg, Saint Marys, West Union, Harrisville, and Belmont. In 2025 it served 7,047 patients, down 8.8% from 7,725 in 2024. 4.3% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 8.8% across West Virginia health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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7,047Patients served, 2025
4.3%of patients uninsured
35.5%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,135Total accrued cost per patient
Ritchie County Primary Care Association, Inc. compared with West Virginia and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Ritchie County Primary Care Association, Inc. | West Virginia health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 29.7% | 25.2% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 17.1% | 20.2% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 95.7% | 83.6% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 4.3% | 8.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 35.5% | 31.3% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 18.8% | 20.2% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 41.2% | 39.8% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,135 | $1,438 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 48.1% | 48.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 52.9% | 48.1% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 62.5% | 63.9% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 79.0% | 75.2% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 20.2% | 23.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 88.7% | 77.2% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 95.1% | 78.3% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 86.3% | 81.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 6,263 |
| Dental | 740 |
| Mental health | 606 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7,047 | $1,135 | 4.3% | 35.5% |
| 2024 | 7,725 | $991 | 4.6% | 36.3% |
| 2023 | 7,538 | $951 | 10.0% | 34.1% |
| 2022 | 7,648 | $807 | 9.6% | 35.0% |
| 2021 | 7,712 | $677 | 11.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020 | 6,887 | – | 12.5% | 24.7% |
| 2019 | 7,754 | – | 14.8% | 24.9% |
| 2018 | 8,771 | – | 15.0% | 30.4% |
| 2017 | 9,307 | – | 14.1% | 32.6% |
| 2016 | 8,859 | – | 13.8% | 34.8% |
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