West Hawaii Community Health Center, Inc
West Hawaii Community Health Center, Inc is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Hawaii and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Hilo, Kailua Kona, Kealakekua, Pahoa, and Waikoloa. In 2025 it served 39,675 patients, up 6.4% from 37,299 in 2024. 6.1% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 9.5% across Hawaii health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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39,675Patients served, 2025
6.1%of patients uninsured
61.9%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,682Total accrued cost per patient
West Hawaii Community Health Center, Inc compared with Hawaii and the nation, 2025
| Measure | West Hawaii Community Health Center, Inc | Hawaii health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 30.4% | 28.4% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 19.0% | 17.7% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 91.3% | 85.3% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 6.1% | 9.5% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 61.9% | 56.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 14.5% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 17.5% | 21.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,682 | $2,218 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 44.9% | 52.4% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 37.3% | 38.3% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 45.8% | 51.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 66.2% | 63.5% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 26.4% | 31.7% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 88.1% | 81.0% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 90.2% | 85.0% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 69.8% | 76.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 30,214 |
| Dental | 12,931 |
| Mental health | 3,089 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39,675 | $1,682 | 6.1% | 61.9% |
| 2024 | 37,299 | $1,602 | 5.9% | 62.8% |
| 2023 | 36,947 | $1,512 | 5.5% | 63.9% |
| 2022 | 36,357 | $1,376 | 6.8% | 60.1% |
| 2021 | 17,524 | $1,428 | 4.2% | 56.7% |
| 2020 | 16,794 | – | 5.1% | 56.1% |
| 2019 | 17,199 | – | 6.4% | 56.3% |
| 2018 | 16,412 | – | 6.9% | 58.1% |
| 2017 | 15,446 | – | 5.9% | 60.0% |
| 2016 | 14,534 | – | 5.5% | 61.7% |
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