Southwest Community Health Center
Southwest Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Connecticut and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Bridgeport and Fairfield. In 2025 it served 30,596 patients, up 5.2% from 29,075 in 2024. 23.3% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 15.2% across Connecticut health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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30,596Patients served, 2025
23.3%of patients uninsured
55.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,610Total accrued cost per patient
$368Cost per visit
Southwest Community Health Center compared with Connecticut and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Southwest Community Health Center | Connecticut health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 31.1% | 31.8% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 9.6% | 10.4% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 96.8% | 89.8% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 23.3% | 15.2% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 55.4% | 57.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 5.9% | 10.2% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 15.4% | 17.6% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,610 | $1,637 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $368 | $356 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 65.1% | 63.0% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 49.9% | 53.3% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 60.2% | 62.6% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 66.7% | 70.2% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 24.9% | 23.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 80.4% | 76.5% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 55.9% | 55.3% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 80.2% | 85.0% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 81.6% | 80.3% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 26,146 |
| Dental | 7,803 |
| Mental health | 2,553 |
| Total clinic visits | 134,005 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30,596 | $1,610 | 23.3% | 55.4% |
| 2024 | 29,075 | $1,630 | 24.4% | 55.6% |
| 2023 | 27,813 | $1,555 | 27.6% | 54.2% |
| 2022 | 26,250 | $1,689 | 27.3% | 56.0% |
| 2021 | 25,001 | $1,571 | 25.4% | 56.3% |
| 2020 | 24,342 | – | 24.3% | 57.2% |
| 2019 | 26,365 | – | 25.2% | 56.8% |
| 2018 | 26,668 | – | 24.3% | 58.4% |
| 2017 | 22,932 | – | 21.7% | 60.2% |
| 2016 | 22,432 | – | 21.5% | 60.8% |
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