United Methodist Western Kansas
United Methodist Western Kansas is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Kansas and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Dodge City, Garden City, Liberal, and Ulysses. In 2025 it served 9,432 patients, up 26.5% from 7,458 in 2024. 38.8% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 25.9% across Kansas health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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9,432Patients served, 2025
38.8%of patients uninsured
25.3%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,410Total accrued cost per patient
United Methodist Western Kansas compared with Kansas and the nation, 2025
| Measure | United Methodist Western Kansas | Kansas health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 27.0% | 32.2% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 10.5% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 94.4% | 84.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 38.8% | 25.9% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 25.3% | 26.5% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 8.5% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 27.5% | 34.8% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,410 | $1,288 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 46.3% | 42.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 29.8% | 38.0% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 40.5% | 47.6% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 67.7% | 71.5% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 27.3% | 26.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 65.6% | 85.3% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 17.2% | 23.8% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 86.8% | 87.7% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 80.2% | 82.7% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 6,997 |
| Dental | 2,291 |
| Mental health | 1,258 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9,432 | $1,410 | 38.8% | 25.3% |
| 2024 | 7,458 | $1,631 | 42.5% | 20.1% |
| 2023 | 11,535 | $1,413 | 27.5% | 32.1% |
| 2022 | 18,205 | $950 | 25.7% | 36.2% |
| 2021 | 10,759 | $864 | 36.8% | 32.0% |
| 2020 | 7,889 | – | 38.9% | 26.4% |
| 2019 | 8,405 | $920 | 44.3% | 26.2% |
| 2018 | 8,340 | – | 45.3% | 25.0% |
| 2017 | 9,973 | – | 45.4% | 22.3% |
| 2016 | 10,012 | – | 48.3% | 23.3% |
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