South Texas Rural Health Services, Inc.
South Texas Rural Health Services, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Texas and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Cotulla, Devine, Dilley, Pearsall, and Big Wells. In 2025 it served 6,143 patients, down 4.4% from 6,423 in 2024. 55.1% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 32.2% across Texas health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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6,143Patients served, 2025
55.1%of patients uninsured
12.7%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,734Total accrued cost per patient
$455Cost per visit
South Texas Rural Health Services, Inc. compared with Texas and the nation, 2025
| Measure | South Texas Rural Health Services, Inc. | Texas health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 14.3% | 37.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 16.4% | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 98.1% | 92.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 55.1% | 32.2% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 12.7% | 31.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 6.7% | 7.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 25.2% | 27.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,734 | $1,509 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $455 | $441 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 26.8% | 59.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 19.6% | 35.5% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 28.5% | 47.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 56.1% | 66.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 32.5% | 28.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 77.9% | 77.6% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 100.0% | 64.7% | 73.4% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 77.5% | 88.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 90.0% | 81.1% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 4,873 |
| Dental | 1,300 |
| Mental health | 293 |
| Total clinic visits | 23,394 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6,143 | $1,734 | 55.1% | 12.7% |
| 2024 | 6,423 | $1,665 | 54.0% | 13.7% |
| 2023 | 6,355 | $1,260 | 54.7% | 14.5% |
| 2022 | 7,183 | $1,087 | 54.8% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | 7,435 | $1,059 | 59.7% | 11.4% |
| 2020 | 7,122 | – | 57.5% | 11.9% |
| 2019 | 7,069 | – | 51.0% | 13.3% |
| 2018 | 6,861 | – | 50.8% | 14.6% |
| 2017 | 6,620 | – | 57.4% | 15.4% |
| 2016 | 7,903 | – | 63.6% | 13.1% |
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