State of North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services
State of North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in North Carolina and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Cullowhee, Dunn, Morganton, Burgaw, and Franklin. In 2025 it served 11,823 patients, up 7.0% from 11,050 in 2024. 91.4% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 29.5% across North Carolina health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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11,823Patients served, 2025
91.4%of patients uninsured
7.6%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$364Total accrued cost per patient
$187Cost per visit
State of North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services compared with North Carolina and the nation, 2025
| Measure | State of North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services | North Carolina health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 10.4% | 21.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 1.7% | 16.9% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 99.8% | 90.1% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 91.4% | 29.5% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 7.6% | 30.6% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 0.2% | 16.1% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 0.9% | 23.8% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $364 | $1,446 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $187 | $440 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 52.4% | 55.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 49.0% | 49.9% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 44.7% | 59.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 62.1% | 70.9% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 46.4% | 23.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 58.9% | 71.7% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 92.8% | 85.5% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 67.5% | 80.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 1,720 |
| Dental | 492 |
| Mental health | 231 |
| Total clinic visits | 23,026 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11,823 | $364 | 91.4% | 7.6% |
| 2024 | 11,050 | $403 | 92.7% | 5.9% |
| 2023 | 11,033 | $490 | 92.5% | 6.5% |
| 2022 | 11,987 | $452 | 91.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | 11,505 | $385 | 92.0% | 6.8% |
| 2020 | 8,029 | – | 93.0% | 5.3% |
| 2019 | 9,961 | – | 92.9% | 5.6% |
| 2018 | 9,674 | – | 91.9% | 6.0% |
| 2017 | 10,060 | $334 | 90.7% | 6.8% |
| 2016 | 10,023 | – | 89.1% | 8.2% |
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