Tri-Area Community Health
Tri-Area Community Health is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Virginia and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Floyd, Cana, Ferrum, Fries, and Galax. In 2025 it served 13,000 patients, up 3.0% from 12,622 in 2024. 11.1% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 20.9% across Virginia health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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13,000Patients served, 2025
11.1%of patients uninsured
27.1%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,834Total accrued cost per patient
Tri-Area Community Health compared with Virginia and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Tri-Area Community Health | Virginia health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 20.3% | 25.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 22.3% | 17.7% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 67.3% | 90.8% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 11.1% | 20.9% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 27.1% | 35.1% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 24.8% | 17.1% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 37.0% | 26.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,834 | $1,396 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 24.1% | 55.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 53.9% | 50.2% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 53.9% | 56.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 75.4% | 69.7% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 30.0% | 23.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 84.8% | 75.3% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 22.9% | 33.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 93.8% | 87.1% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 72.5% | 81.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 12,924 |
| Dental | 33 |
| Mental health | 1,328 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13,000 | $1,834 | 11.1% | 27.1% |
| 2024 | 12,622 | $1,785 | 11.1% | 27.1% |
| 2023 | 11,074 | $1,801 | 5.3% | 30.7% |
| 2022 | 10,544 | $1,549 | 6.3% | 30.6% |
| 2021 | 10,133 | $1,444 | 7.6% | 29.3% |
| 2020 | 9,430 | – | 8.4% | 29.2% |
| 2019 | 9,940 | – | 10.0% | 27.6% |
| 2018 | 9,904 | – | 15.2% | 19.5% |
| 2017 | 9,840 | – | 15.9% | 18.6% |
| 2016 | 9,345 | – | 15.2% | 18.0% |
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