Southside Medical Center, Inc.
Southside Medical Center, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Georgia and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Atlanta, Forest Park, Griffin, Jackson, and Jonesboro. In 2025 it served 45,946 patients, up 4.3% from 44,037 in 2024. 16.2% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 24.8% across Georgia health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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45,946Patients served, 2025
16.2%of patients uninsured
38.7%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$746Total accrued cost per patient
Southside Medical Center, Inc. compared with Georgia and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Southside Medical Center, Inc. | Georgia health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 28.4% | 27.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 9.6% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 92.5% | 91.1% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 16.2% | 24.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 38.7% | 24.9% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 7.6% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 37.4% | 36.6% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $746 | $1,022 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 38.8% | 44.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 43.1% | 34.3% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 42.1% | 47.0% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 54.6% | 64.0% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 29.2% | 28.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 62.9% | 82.6% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 61.8% | 65.3% | 73.4% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 60.4% | 84.7% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 56.5% | 77.2% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 31,599 |
| Dental | 9,571 |
| Mental health | 1,448 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45,946 | $746 | 16.2% | 38.7% |
| 2024 | 44,037 | $813 | 22.4% | 37.7% |
| 2023 | 40,570 | $788 | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 2022 | 43,115 | $793 | 26.2% | 34.5% |
| 2021 | 42,949 | $738 | 27.3% | 34.8% |
| 2020 | 44,363 | – | 26.9% | 34.9% |
| 2019 | 45,073 | – | 27.3% | 39.6% |
| 2018 | 43,319 | – | 27.8% | 40.6% |
| 2017 | 40,407 | – | 30.3% | 37.7% |
| 2016 | 39,423 | – | 29.0% | 39.8% |
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