Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center
Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center 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 Calumet, Gwinn, Lake Linden, Hancock, and Houghton. In 2025 it served 26,218 patients, up 3.1% from 25,419 in 2024. 1.5% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 12.7% across Michigan health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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26,218Patients served, 2025
1.5%of patients uninsured
23.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,425Total accrued cost per patient
Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center compared with Michigan and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center | Michigan health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 23.5% | 26.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 23.0% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 74.5% | 84.1% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 1.5% | 12.7% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 23.4% | 45.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 24.8% | 15.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 50.2% | 26.6% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,425 | $1,570 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 61.9% | 57.3% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 73.5% | 48.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 77.2% | 58.6% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 79.3% | 71.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 18.8% | 24.5% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 55.8% | 67.8% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 85.7% | 73.4% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 28.6% | 20.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 85.7% | 79.0% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 76.3% | 79.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 24,629 |
| Dental | 2,639 |
| Mental health | 1,276 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26,218 | $1,425 | 1.5% | 23.4% |
| 2024 | 25,419 | $1,179 | 3.0% | 23.4% |
| 2023 | 24,427 | $1,171 | 2.1% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 24,413 | $1,090 | 2.4% | 26.0% |
| 2021 | 25,219 | $980 | 3.5% | 25.9% |
| 2020 | 26,180 | – | 4.3% | 24.5% |
| 2019 | 24,630 | – | 4.2% | 26.0% |
| 2018 | 24,792 | – | 4.4% | 25.9% |
| 2017 | 24,130 | – | 3.7% | 24.4% |
| 2016 | 24,462 | – | 2.7% | 20.9% |
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