Stigler Health and Wellness Center
Stigler Health and Wellness Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Oklahoma and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Sallisaw, Tahlequah, Checotah, Eufaula, and McAlester. In 2025 it served 26,886 patients, down 13.8% from 31,178 in 2024. 9.7% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 17.0% across Oklahoma health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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26,886Patients served, 2025
9.7%of patients uninsured
48.8%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$2,040Total accrued cost per patient
Stigler Health and Wellness Center compared with Oklahoma and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Stigler Health and Wellness Center | Oklahoma health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 25.5% | 28.6% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 14.3% | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 96.2% | 89.2% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 9.7% | 17.0% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 48.8% | 38.6% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 17.4% | 14.2% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 24.2% | 30.2% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $2,040 | $1,404 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 25.2% | 47.5% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 24.6% | 42.2% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 37.9% | 50.1% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 67.9% | 66.5% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 35.3% | 25.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 67.1% | 72.1% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 90.6% | 87.6% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 74.6% | 75.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 20,364 |
| Dental | 2,667 |
| Mental health | 5,703 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26,886 | $2,040 | 9.7% | 48.8% |
| 2024 | 31,178 | $1,859 | 11.9% | 47.3% |
| 2023 | 31,577 | $1,781 | 11.7% | 47.8% |
| 2022 | 30,571 | $1,538 | 16.4% | 45.1% |
| 2021 | 31,304 | $1,186 | 19.7% | 41.1% |
| 2020 | 27,898 | – | 21.6% | 31.3% |
| 2019 | 26,828 | – | 20.6% | 32.2% |
| 2018 | 26,810 | – | 19.3% | 34.4% |
| 2017 | 24,517 | – | 20.1% | 37.3% |
| 2016 | 22,064 | – | 21.2% | 38.1% |
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