Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc.
Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Michigan and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Cheboygan, Hillman, Rogers City, Atlanta, and Fairview. In 2025 it served 19,718 patients, up 0.6% from 19,598 in 2024. 10.3% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 12.7% across Michigan health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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19,718Patients served, 2025
10.3%of patients uninsured
24.1%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,663Total accrued cost per patient
Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc. compared with Michigan and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc. | Michigan health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 22.4% | 26.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 29.4% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 63.1% | 84.1% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 10.3% | 12.7% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 24.1% | 45.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 31.5% | 15.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 34.1% | 26.6% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,663 | $1,570 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 61.7% | 57.3% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 56.7% | 48.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 61.6% | 58.6% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 68.7% | 71.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 19.0% | 24.5% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 91.5% | 67.8% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 16.5% | 20.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 95.3% | 79.0% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 80.9% | 79.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 16,202 |
| Dental | 7,001 |
| Mental health | 1,816 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19,718 | $1,663 | 10.3% | 24.1% |
| 2024 | 19,598 | $1,479 | 8.6% | 26.2% |
| 2023 | 18,697 | $1,373 | 6.7% | 31.4% |
| 2022 | 18,384 | $1,284 | 6.7% | 31.8% |
| 2021 | 17,704 | $1,264 | 7.0% | 31.4% |
| 2020 | 16,969 | – | 9.0% | 30.0% |
| 2019 | 15,833 | – | 11.3% | 28.3% |
| 2018 | 15,058 | – | 9.1% | 29.2% |
| 2017 | 15,017 | – | 8.7% | 29.3% |
| 2016 | 15,806 | – | 8.5% | 27.7% |
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