Tennessee State Depatment of Health
Tennessee State Depatment 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 Dover. In 2025 it served 1,367 patients, up 13.9% from 1,200 in 2024. 50.9% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 30.4% across Tennessee health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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1,367Patients served, 2025
50.9%of patients uninsured
22.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,547Total accrued cost per patient
$483Cost per visit
Tennessee State Depatment of Health compared with Tennessee and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Tennessee State Depatment of Health | Tennessee health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 0.0% | 22.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 5.3% | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 50.9% | 30.4% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 22.0% | 28.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 5.2% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 21.9% | 27.5% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,547 | $1,165 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $483 | $317 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 80.9% | 46.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 25.9% | 35.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 75.4% | 48.1% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 66.5% | 68.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 19.0% | 26.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 86.0% | 80.9% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 0.0% | 28.7% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 75.2% | 85.4% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 80.3% | 78.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 1,274 |
| Dental | 265 |
| Total clinic visits | 4,382 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,367 | $1,547 | 50.9% | 22.0% |
| 2024 | 1,200 | $1,257 | 58.9% | 17.8% |
| 2023 | 1,186 | $1,546 | 56.8% | 22.2% |
| 2022 | 1,133 | $1,583 | 58.4% | 23.1% |
| 2021 | 1,082 | $1,176 | 64.1% | 16.7% |
| 2020 | 782 | – | 61.9% | 18.2% |
| 2019 | 1,332 | – | 53.4% | 26.7% |
| 2018 | 1,651 | – | 47.1% | 32.7% |
| 2017 | 1,807 | – | 51.3% | 32.7% |
| 2016 | 1,681 | – | 52.3% | 30.3% |
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