Southeast Community Health Systems
Southeast Community Health Systems is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Louisiana and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Zachary, Kentwood, Greensburg, Independence, and Hammond. In 2025 it served 9,547 patients, down 5.8% from 10,135 in 2024. 17.5% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 15.8% across Louisiana health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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9,547Patients served, 2025
17.5%of patients uninsured
52.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,358Total accrued cost per patient
Southeast Community Health Systems compared with Louisiana and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Southeast Community Health Systems | Louisiana health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 21.2% | 27.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 12.6% | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 96.2% | 93.6% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 17.5% | 15.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 52.4% | 51.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 14.1% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 16.0% | 20.1% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,358 | $1,605 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 26.8% | 44.3% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 23.7% | 43.9% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 24.7% | 54.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 61.7% | 67.5% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 46.1% | 26.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 54.8% | 82.2% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 65.9% | 83.3% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 78.0% | 80.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 6,706 |
| Dental | 1,843 |
| Mental health | 1,851 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9,547 | $1,358 | 17.5% | 52.4% |
| 2024 | 10,135 | $1,242 | 9.5% | 58.6% |
| 2023 | 9,749 | $1,223 | 10.0% | 61.6% |
| 2022 | 10,424 | $1,179 | 10.8% | 61.1% |
| 2021 | 12,092 | $922 | 13.9% | 56.0% |
| 2020 | 10,396 | – | 12.5% | 56.1% |
| 2019 | 10,924 | – | 12.3% | 62.1% |
| 2018 | 12,374 | – | 11.4% | 64.3% |
| 2017 | 11,881 | – | 13.3% | 62.7% |
| 2016 | 10,604 | – | 19.7% | 59.5% |
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