Tensas Community Health Center, Inc.
Tensas Community Health Center, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Louisiana and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Saint Joseph and Vidalia. In 2025 it served 3,326 patients, down 16.2% from 3,968 in 2024. 21.2% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 15.8% across Louisiana health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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3,326Patients served, 2025
21.2%of patients uninsured
34.1%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,050Total accrued cost per patient
Tensas Community Health Center, Inc. compared with Louisiana and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Tensas Community Health Center, Inc. | Louisiana health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 11.1% | 27.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 19.3% | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 80.7% | 93.6% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 21.2% | 15.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 34.1% | 51.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 14.1% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 30.5% | 20.1% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,050 | $1,605 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 44.9% | 44.3% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 37.4% | 43.9% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 47.2% | 54.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 60.6% | 67.5% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 26.3% | 26.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 77.9% | 82.2% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 0.0% | 22.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 87.0% | 83.3% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 80.7% | 80.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 2,265 |
| Dental | 1,761 |
| Mental health | 256 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,326 | $1,050 | 21.2% | 34.1% |
| 2024 | 3,968 | $968 | 24.1% | 37.9% |
| 2023 | 4,329 | $910 | 15.9% | 45.2% |
| 2022 | 4,439 | $827 | 19.4% | 42.6% |
| 2021 | 4,236 | $888 | 10.8% | 46.9% |
| 2020 | 4,134 | – | 27.8% | 35.7% |
| 2019 | 3,283 | – | 14.0% | 60.9% |
| 2018 | 3,313 | – | 12.0% | 66.0% |
| 2017 | 2,716 | – | – | 64.1% |
| 2016 | 2,114 | – | 19.3% | 51.2% |
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