Shortgrass Community Health Centers, Inc
Shortgrass Community Health Centers, Inc is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Oklahoma and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Hollis and Altus. In 2025 it served 3,733 patients, down 2.8% from 3,839 in 2024. 48.2% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 17.0% across Oklahoma health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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3,733Patients served, 2025
48.2%of patients uninsured
19.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,763Total accrued cost per patient
$386Cost per visit
Shortgrass Community Health Centers, Inc compared with Oklahoma and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Shortgrass Community Health Centers, Inc | Oklahoma health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 42.7% | 28.6% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 8.4% | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 89.5% | 89.2% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 48.2% | 17.0% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 19.4% | 38.6% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 8.1% | 14.2% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 24.2% | 30.2% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,763 | $1,404 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $386 | $391 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 27.3% | 47.5% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 29.7% | 42.2% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 32.4% | 50.1% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 58.8% | 66.5% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 23.8% | 25.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 85.6% | 72.1% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 100.0% | 25.9% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 84.7% | 87.6% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 76.1% | 75.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 1,857 |
| Dental | 1,626 |
| Mental health | 651 |
| Total clinic visits | 17,058 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,733 | $1,763 | 48.2% | 19.4% |
| 2024 | 3,839 | $1,477 | 49.4% | 19.6% |
| 2023 | 3,383 | $870 | 44.5% | 26.7% |
| 2022 | 3,275 | $957 | 53.7% | 20.2% |
| 2021 | 3,287 | $848 | – | 6.2% |
| 2020 | 3,362 | – | 71.5% | 7.0% |
| 2019 | 2,764 | $581 | 73.4% | 8.1% |
| 2018 | 2,201 | – | 77.7% | 6.5% |
| 2017 | 1,302 | – | 65.7% | 13.3% |
| 2016 | 419 | – | – | 10.5% |
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