Tennessee State Department of Health
Tennessee State Department of Health is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Tennessee and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Cookeville, Byrdstown, Carthage, Celina, and Crossville. In 2025 it served 15,421 patients, up 2.6% from 15,030 in 2024. 59.8% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 30.4% across Tennessee health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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15,421Patients served, 2025
59.8%of patients uninsured
12.3%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$983Total accrued cost per patient
$405Cost per visit
Tennessee State Department of Health compared with Tennessee and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Tennessee State Department of Health | Tennessee health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 8.1% | 22.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 9.4% | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 97.1% | 88.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 59.8% | 30.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 12.3% | 28.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 4.4% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 23.5% | 27.5% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $983 | $1,165 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $405 | $317 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 60.1% | 46.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 32.9% | 35.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 47.5% | 48.1% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 66.8% | 68.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 26.0% | 26.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 92.2% | 80.9% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 17.9% | 28.7% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 96.0% | 85.4% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 92.7% | 78.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 13,710 |
| Dental | 2,896 |
| Total clinic visits | 37,399 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15,421 | $983 | 59.8% | 12.3% |
| 2024 | 15,030 | $887 | 64.2% | 11.9% |
| 2023 | 13,515 | $1,081 | 60.6% | 14.6% |
| 2022 | 16,819 | $858 | 57.5% | 21.6% |
| 2021 | 17,374 | $701 | 51.5% | 24.5% |
| 2020 | 19,253 | – | 52.2% | 29.1% |
| 2019 | 25,160 | – | 45.8% | 36.6% |
| 2018 | 24,008 | – | 43.1% | 38.5% |
| 2017 | 29,930 | – | 44.4% | 37.6% |
| 2016 | 28,087 | – | 44.8% | 39.0% |
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