Blackstone Valley Community Health Care Inc.
- Location
- Pawtucket, RI 02860
- Grant number
- H80CS00154
- Project director
- Cristina Pacheco
Who this health center serves · 2024
The population behind the quality numbers — from this center's HRSA UDS report.
Services
Special populations served
- 1,030 experiencing homelessness
- 437 migrant/seasonal agricultural workers
- 105 veterans
7 delivery sites · 92,991 patient visits in 2024.
Clinical quality measures · 2024
Self-reported to HRSA on the Uniform Data System (UDS) — covers all the center's patients, every payer. "National median" and percentile are vs all health centers reporting the measure (denominator ≥ 30). How UDS differs from other programs →
Cancer screening
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cervical cancer screening | 68.2% | 51.3% | Top quartile · 87th |
| Breast cancer screening | 59.3% | 52.3% | Above median · 69th |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 50.4% | 40.5% | Above median · 74th |
Chronic disease control
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood-pressure control | 70.3% | 66.2% | Above median · 67th |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (>9%) (lower=better) | 24.4% | 27.2% | Above median · 65th |
| Statin therapy | 76.8% | 78.1% | Below median · 43th |
| Aspirin/antiplatelet for heart disease | 74.1% | 75.7% | Below median · 43th |
Behavioral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression screening & follow-up | 82.3% | 75.3% | Above median · 67th |
| Depression remission | 6.4% | 12.7% | Bottom quartile · 22th |
Prevention & wellness
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childhood immunization | 31.9% | 28.4% | Above median · 58th |
| Adult BMI screening & follow-up | 79.0% | 68.5% | Above median · 66th |
| Child BMI counseling | 48.9% | 73.5% | Bottom quartile · 20th |
| Tobacco screening & cessation | 89.4% | 85.7% | Above median · 64th |
| HIV screening | 63.3% | 47.0% | Above median · 72th |
Maternal & oral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low birth weight (lower=better) | 7.6% | 6.3% | Below median · 38th |
| Dental sealants | 55.4% | 59.6% | Below median · 44th |
HRSA quality recognition
Health Center Quality awards, 2021–2024. Quality Leader = top 10/20/30% nationally on clinical quality; National Quality Leader = best-in-class on a clinical domain.
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