Salina Health Education Foundation
Salina Health Education Foundation is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Kansas and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Salina. In 2025 it served 12,205 patients, up 6.7% from 11,438 in 2024. 17.9% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 25.9% across Kansas health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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12,205Patients served, 2025
17.9%of patients uninsured
29.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$2,133Total accrued cost per patient
$569Cost per visit
Salina Health Education Foundation compared with Kansas and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Salina Health Education Foundation | Kansas health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 29.1% | 32.2% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 14.7% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 82.6% | 84.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 17.9% | 25.9% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 29.4% | 26.5% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 16.5% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 36.1% | 34.8% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $2,133 | $1,288 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $569 | $395 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 50.1% | 42.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 55.3% | 38.0% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 64.8% | 47.6% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 66.5% | 71.5% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 20.4% | 26.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 82.2% | 85.3% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 36.9% | 23.8% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 84.6% | 87.7% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 83.0% | 82.7% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 9,151 |
| Dental | 3,489 |
| Mental health | 1,122 |
| Total clinic visits | 45,749 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12,205 | $2,133 | 17.9% | 29.4% |
| 2024 | 11,438 | $2,078 | 16.7% | 30.5% |
| 2023 | 11,172 | $1,911 | 16.2% | 32.7% |
| 2022 | 10,531 | $1,734 | 17.2% | 37.0% |
| 2021 | 10,763 | $1,568 | 19.0% | 37.2% |
| 2020 | 9,899 | – | 21.7% | 33.5% |
| 2019 | 10,801 | $1,240 | 19.0% | 37.7% |
| 2018 | 10,375 | – | 18.5% | 37.6% |
| 2017 | 10,340 | – | 17.9% | 37.6% |
| 2016 | 10,257 | – | 19.8% | 38.3% |
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