Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc.
Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Virginia and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Bristol, Saltville, Chilhowie, Tazewell, and Meadowview. In 2025 it served 14,713 patients, down 8.7% from 16,117 in 2024. 4.9% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 20.9% across Virginia health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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14,713Patients served, 2025
4.9%of patients uninsured
40.3%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,642Total accrued cost per patient
$453Cost per visit
Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc. compared with Virginia and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc. | Virginia health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 20.3% | 25.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 19.2% | 17.7% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 99.5% | 90.8% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 4.9% | 20.9% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 40.3% | 35.1% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 25.3% | 17.1% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 29.5% | 26.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,642 | $1,396 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $453 | $404 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 39.9% | 55.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 49.0% | 50.2% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 55.1% | 56.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 79.1% | 69.7% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 15.2% | 23.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 79.4% | 75.3% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 81.4% | 67.7% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 44.4% | 33.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 91.0% | 87.1% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 82.3% | 81.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 11,555 |
| Dental | 3,662 |
| Mental health | 845 |
| Total clinic visits | 53,365 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14,713 | $1,642 | 4.9% | 40.3% |
| 2024 | 16,117 | $1,308 | 6.3% | 43.1% |
| 2023 | 15,605 | $1,277 | 17.7% | 40.1% |
| 2022 | 15,267 | $1,177 | 11.1% | 39.1% |
| 2021 | 15,405 | $1,031 | 13.4% | 37.6% |
| 2020 | 13,908 | – | 16.5% | 38.2% |
| 2019 | 14,876 | – | 18.3% | 37.3% |
| 2018 | 13,738 | – | 27.3% | 27.6% |
| 2017 | 13,955 | – | 29.6% | 26.2% |
| 2016 | 13,304 | – | 31.2% | 25.1% |
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