The Chautauqua Center
The Chautauqua Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in New York and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Dunkirk, Jamestown, Elmira, Gowanda, and Forestville. In 2025 it served 23,321 patients, up 9.8% from 21,244 in 2024. 6.3% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 12.5% across New York health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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23,321Patients served, 2025
6.3%of patients uninsured
37.8%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,736Total accrued cost per patient
The Chautauqua Center compared with New York and the nation, 2025
| Measure | The Chautauqua Center | New York health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 21.7% | 28.2% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 21.3% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 80.0% | 91.0% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 6.3% | 12.5% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 37.8% | 52.3% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 23.3% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 31.1% | 22.5% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,736 | $1,685 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 51.2% | 60.3% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 45.3% | 49.4% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 53.8% | 60.9% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 58.1% | 70.6% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 23.6% | 24.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 39.9% | 69.7% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 94.8% | 79.7% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 30.2% | 27.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 62.8% | 76.6% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 73.4% | 74.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 15,248 |
| Dental | 4,407 |
| Mental health | 2,929 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23,321 | $1,736 | 6.3% | 37.8% |
| 2024 | 21,244 | $1,083 | 7.9% | 39.1% |
| 2023 | 17,990 | $1,193 | 6.2% | 44.1% |
| 2022 | 12,746 | $1,119 | 5.4% | 53.8% |
| 2021 | 12,203 | $1,061 | 14.6% | 48.4% |
| 2020 | 10,113 | – | 1.6% | 66.1% |
| 2019 | 9,860 | – | 6.5% | 53.6% |
| 2018 | 8,660 | – | 5.4% | 56.2% |
| 2017 | 5,204 | – | 5.9% | 64.6% |
| 2016 | 3,352 | – | 7.5% | 62.9% |
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