West Oakland Health Council, Inc.
West Oakland Health Council, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in California and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Oakland, Berkeley, and Emeryville. In 2025 it served 7,925 patients, up 0.4% from 7,895 in 2024. 7.1% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 9.3% across California health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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7,925Patients served, 2025
7.1%of patients uninsured
74.8%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$3,060Total accrued cost per patient
West Oakland Health Council, Inc. compared with California and the nation, 2025
| Measure | West Oakland Health Council, Inc. | California health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 19.7% | 27.7% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 15.4% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 99.0% | 93.8% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 7.1% | 9.3% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 74.8% | 71.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 14.3% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 2.9% | 10.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $3,060 | $2,155 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 66.6% | 61.7% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 48.0% | 44.4% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 62.0% | 59.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 65.2% | 68.4% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 29.1% | 26.5% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 78.9% | 71.2% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 33.8% | 29.2% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 85.6% | 85.6% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 75.8% | 78.9% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 7,164 |
| Dental | 1,925 |
| Mental health | 183 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7,925 | $3,060 | 7.1% | 74.8% |
| 2024 | 7,895 | $3,955 | 7.9% | 73.5% |
| 2023 | 7,367 | $3,570 | 10.1% | 75.0% |
| 2022 | 6,974 | $3,118 | 16.7% | 67.3% |
| 2021 | 7,426 | $2,918 | 20.3% | 64.9% |
| 2020 | 7,801 | – | 18.6% | 66.4% |
| 2019 | 8,878 | – | 15.4% | 71.0% |
| 2018 | 8,652 | – | 15.9% | 70.4% |
| 2017 | 9,142 | – | 17.6% | 68.8% |
| 2016 | 9,005 | – | 17.6% | 67.7% |
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