Sterling Area Health Center
Sterling Area Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Michigan and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include West Branch, Standish, Alger, Au Gres, and Hale. In 2025 it served 11,049 patients, up 6.5% from 10,378 in 2024. 8.8% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 12.7% across Michigan health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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11,049Patients served, 2025
8.8%of patients uninsured
33.8%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,362Total accrued cost per patient
$392Cost per visit
Sterling Area Health Center compared with Michigan and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Sterling Area Health Center | Michigan health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 23.9% | 26.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 23.4% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 66.8% | 84.1% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 8.8% | 12.7% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 33.8% | 45.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 7.1% | 15.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 50.3% | 26.6% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,362 | $1,570 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $392 | $422 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 27.3% | 57.3% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 39.7% | 48.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 53.9% | 58.6% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 76.0% | 71.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 26.0% | 24.5% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 50.5% | 67.8% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 100.0% | 73.4% | 73.4% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 76.5% | 79.0% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 81.3% | 79.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 8,735 |
| Dental | 3,017 |
| Mental health | 703 |
| Total clinic visits | 38,414 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11,049 | $1,362 | 8.8% | 33.8% |
| 2024 | 10,378 | $1,319 | 6.7% | 36.9% |
| 2023 | 9,538 | $1,336 | 11.2% | 45.2% |
| 2022 | 9,187 | $1,171 | 13.1% | 45.6% |
| 2021 | 8,132 | $1,245 | 15.3% | 37.6% |
| 2020 | 6,783 | – | 19.0% | 36.0% |
| 2019 | 8,755 | – | 14.3% | 40.2% |
| 2018 | 8,582 | – | 13.0% | 41.9% |
| 2017 | 8,426 | – | 15.2% | 41.0% |
| 2016 | 8,316 | – | 16.7% | 38.7% |
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