St. Joseph'S Mercy Care Services
- Location
- Atlanta, GA 30312
- Grant number
- H80CS00022
- Project director
- Pearly Ittickathra
Who this health center serves · 2024
The population behind the quality numbers — from this center's HRSA UDS report.
Special populations served
- 13,869 experiencing homelessness
- 256 veterans
8 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 | 40.2% | 51.3% | Below median · 28th |
| Breast cancer screening | 37.9% | 52.3% | Bottom quartile · 20th |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 16.4% | 40.5% | Bottom quartile · 8th |
Chronic disease control
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood-pressure control | 60.6% | 66.2% | Below median · 26th |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (>9%) (lower=better) | 32.3% | 27.2% | Below median · 25th |
| Statin therapy | 75.7% | 78.1% | Below median · 37th |
| Aspirin/antiplatelet for heart disease | 71.0% | 75.7% | Below median · 33th |
Behavioral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression screening & follow-up | 82.7% | 75.3% | Above median · 68th |
| Depression remission | 14.2% | 12.7% | Above median · 55th |
Prevention & wellness
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childhood immunization | 56.8% | 28.4% | Top 10% · 93th pctile |
| Adult BMI screening & follow-up | 77.5% | 68.5% | Above median · 63th |
| Child BMI counseling | 87.3% | 73.5% | Top quartile · 77th |
| Tobacco screening & cessation | 95.0% | 85.7% | Top quartile · 87th |
| HIV screening | 72.8% | 47.0% | Top quartile · 85th |
Maternal & oral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental sealants | 72.7% | 59.6% | Above median · 66th |
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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