Sunshine Community Health Center, Inc.
Sunshine Community Health Center, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Alaska and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Talkeetna and Willow. In 2025 it served 3,850 patients, up 2.7% from 3,748 in 2024. 11.9% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 17.8% across Alaska health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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3,850Patients served, 2025
11.9%of patients uninsured
25.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$2,865Total accrued cost per patient
$890Cost per visit
Sunshine Community Health Center, Inc. compared with Alaska and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Sunshine Community Health Center, Inc. | Alaska health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 6.3% | 22.4% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 33.7% | 19.6% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 99.8% | 85.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 11.9% | 17.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 25.0% | 33.5% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 32.5% | 16.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 30.5% | 32.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $2,865 | $5,409 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $890 | $1,129 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 28.3% | 47.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 45.2% | 46.1% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 39.3% | 54.8% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 60.4% | 57.6% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 23.0% | 25.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 47.5% | 66.7% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 0.0% | 17.9% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 80.4% | 73.6% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 64.7% | 69.1% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 3,562 |
| Dental | 375 |
| Mental health | 592 |
| Total clinic visits | 12,392 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,850 | $2,865 | 11.9% | 25.0% |
| 2024 | 3,748 | $2,694 | 8.7% | 26.9% |
| 2023 | 3,456 | $2,810 | 9.2% | 25.9% |
| 2022 | 5,321 | $2,297 | 13.0% | 30.1% |
| 2021 | 5,110 | $2,226 | 12.5% | 26.4% |
| 2020 | 2,902 | – | 13.8% | 32.2% |
| 2019 | 3,314 | $1,862 | 15.8% | 30.7% |
| 2018 | 3,300 | $1,935 | 18.1% | 31.0% |
| 2017 | 3,346 | $1,920 | 20.2% | 29.2% |
| 2016 | 3,439 | – | 24.4% | 24.4% |
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