Whittier Street Health Committee, Inc.
Whittier Street Health Committee, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Massachusetts and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Roxbury Crossing and Roxbury. In 2025 it served 19,017 patients, up 5.0% from 18,112 in 2024. 22.9% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 14.7% across Massachusetts health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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19,017Patients served, 2025
22.9%of patients uninsured
44.8%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,706Total accrued cost per patient
Whittier Street Health Committee, Inc. compared with Massachusetts and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Whittier Street Health Committee, Inc. | Massachusetts health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 17.2% | 21.1% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 11.7% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 22.9% | 14.7% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 44.8% | 41.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 9.4% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 20.5% | 29.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,706 | $2,419 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 71.3% | 66.8% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 44.9% | 53.0% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 72.1% | 65.2% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 63.6% | 69.3% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 23.8% | 22.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 64.7% | 66.4% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 16.2% | 45.7% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 82.7% | 81.0% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 77.0% | 78.7% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 13,526 |
| Dental | 5,297 |
| Mental health | 1,491 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19,017 | $1,706 | 22.9% | 44.8% |
| 2024 | 18,112 | $1,795 | 26.9% | 44.1% |
| 2023 | 17,661 | $1,687 | 26.2% | 47.9% |
| 2022 | 19,735 | $1,383 | 17.9% | 54.9% |
| 2021 | 22,088 | $1,216 | 27.6% | 46.0% |
| 2020 | 23,172 | – | 28.6% | 41.5% |
| 2019 | 20,048 | – | 24.3% | 50.5% |
| 2018 | 21,081 | – | 20.4% | 54.4% |
| 2017 | 20,634 | – | 37.0% | 39.2% |
| 2016 | 20,143 | – | 33.6% | 34.7% |
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