Whiteside County Health Department and Whiteside County Community Health Clinic, Inc.
Whiteside County Health Department and Whiteside County Community Health Clinic, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Illinois and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Rock Falls, Morrison, and Sterling. In 2025 it served 10,421 patients, down 1.4% from 10,569 in 2024. 8.8% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 18.6% across Illinois health centers and 17.2% nationally.
10,421Patients served, 2025
8.8%of patients uninsured
50.2%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$933Total accrued cost per patient
$329Cost per visit
Whiteside County Health Department and Whiteside County Community Health Clinic, Inc. compared with Illinois and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Whiteside County Health Department and Whiteside County Community Health Clinic, Inc. | Illinois health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 28.8% | 31.9% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 15.7% | 8.9% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 86.9% | 92.5% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 8.8% | 18.6% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 50.2% | 53.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 15.9% | 7.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 25.1% | 20.3% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $933 | $1,244 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $329 | $394 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 34.5% | 64.8% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 45.3% | 47.2% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 37.4% | 54.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 74.4% | 67.3% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 29.2% | 28.5% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 55.8% | 82.8% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 100.0% | 79.8% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 0.0% | 31.3% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 80.7% | 88.1% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 72.7% | 82.9% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 3,947 |
| Dental | 5,673 |
| Mental health | 1,333 |
| Total clinic visits | 29,545 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10,421 | $933 | 8.8% | 50.2% |
| 2024 | 10,569 | $1,102 | 18.9% | 44.0% |
| 2023 | 10,326 | $937 | 12.2% | 47.2% |
| 2022 | 10,980 | $872 | 12.3% | 47.8% |
| 2021 | 11,219 | $870 | 13.0% | 45.8% |
| 2020 | 11,203 | $856 | 15.9% | 45.2% |
| 2019 | 13,176 | $752 | 18.0% | 49.0% |
| 2018 | 13,050 | – | 18.7% | 50.0% |
| 2017 | 13,255 | – | 18.4% | 53.1% |
| 2016 | 12,654 | – | 17.5% | 54.3% |
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