Cherokee Health Systems
- Location
- Knoxville, TN 37921
- Grant number
- H80CS00309
- Project director
- Parinda Khatri
Who this health center serves · 2024
The population behind the quality numbers — from this center's HRSA UDS report.
Special populations served
- 7,610 experiencing homelessness
- 4,722 migrant/seasonal agricultural workers
- 294 veterans
- 21,082 public-housing residents
40 delivery sites.
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 | 47.4% | 51.3% | Below median · 42th |
| Breast cancer screening | 52.2% | 52.3% | Below median · 50th |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 33.1% | 40.5% | Below median · 32th |
Chronic disease control
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood-pressure control | 65.2% | 66.2% | Below median · 45th |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (>9%) (lower=better) | 29.7% | 27.2% | Below median · 36th |
| Statin therapy | 82.2% | 78.1% | Above median · 75th |
| Aspirin/antiplatelet for heart disease | 86.0% | 75.7% | Top quartile · 87th |
Behavioral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression screening & follow-up | 61.5% | 75.3% | Bottom quartile · 25th |
| Depression remission | 13.7% | 12.7% | Above median · 53th |
Prevention & wellness
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childhood immunization | 40.1% | 28.4% | Top quartile · 76th |
| Adult BMI screening & follow-up | 87.7% | 68.5% | Top quartile · 79th |
| Child BMI counseling | 98.7% | 73.5% | Top 10% · 98th pctile |
| Tobacco screening & cessation | 90.0% | 85.7% | Above median · 66th |
| HIV screening | 61.5% | 47.0% | Above median · 70th |
Maternal & oral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low birth weight (lower=better) | 7.0% | 6.3% | Below median · 44th |
| Dental sealants | 76.7% | 59.6% | Above median · 73th |
HRSA quality recognition
Health Center Quality awards, 2021–2025. Quality Leader = top 10/20/30% nationally on clinical quality; National Quality Leader = best-in-class on a clinical domain.
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