Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.
Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Colorado and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Alamosa, La Junta, Antonito, Canon City, and Center. In 2025 it served 35,783 patients, down 0.3% from 35,907 in 2024. 5.2% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 21.7% across Colorado health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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35,783Patients served, 2025
5.2%of patients uninsured
38.7%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,961Total accrued cost per patient
$516Cost per visit
Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. compared with Colorado and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. | Colorado health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 22.6% | 30.6% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 22.3% | 10.5% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 77.3% | 88.3% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 5.2% | 21.7% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 38.7% | 50.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 18.8% | 9.0% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 35.4% | 19.3% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,961 | $1,660 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $516 | $420 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 35.8% | 55.5% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 39.0% | 40.1% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 44.9% | 53.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 70.5% | 69.3% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 26.0% | 27.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 81.3% | 77.8% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 19.5% | 36.6% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 91.4% | 84.8% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 73.5% | 77.4% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 30,954 |
| Dental | 7,686 |
| Mental health | 5,095 |
| Total clinic visits | 135,853 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35,783 | $1,961 | 5.2% | 38.7% |
| 2024 | 35,907 | $1,762 | 10.6% | 38.7% |
| 2023 | 38,124 | $1,602 | 7.3% | 45.2% |
| 2022 | 37,602 | $1,239 | 9.1% | 45.3% |
| 2021 | 35,588 | $1,309 | 9.7% | 44.7% |
| 2020 | 32,845 | $1,298 | 9.7% | 44.0% |
| 2019 | 35,945 | $1,081 | 14.3% | 42.0% |
| 2018 | 35,301 | – | 11.9% | 44.7% |
| 2017 | 34,715 | – | 11.6% | 47.5% |
| 2016 | 34,604 | – | 15.1% | 46.5% |
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