Gaston Family Health Services, Inc.
- Location
- Gastonia, NC 28052
- Grant number
- H80CS00293
- Project director
- Robert Spencer
Who this health center serves · 2024
The population behind the quality numbers — from this center's HRSA UDS report.
Special populations served
- 566 experiencing homelessness
- 341 migrant/seasonal agricultural workers
- 1,241 veterans
- 22,740 public-housing residents
192 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 | 54.0% | 51.3% | Above median · 57th |
| Breast cancer screening | 56.9% | 52.3% | Above median · 63th |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 52.0% | 40.5% | Top quartile · 78th |
Chronic disease control
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood-pressure control | 81.5% | 66.2% | Top 10% · 96th pctile |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (>9%) (lower=better) | 22.0% | 27.2% | Top quartile · 78th |
| Statin therapy | 83.7% | 78.1% | Top quartile · 82th |
| Aspirin/antiplatelet for heart disease | 74.0% | 75.7% | Below median · 43th |
Behavioral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression screening & follow-up | 92.0% | 75.3% | Top quartile · 89th |
| Depression remission | 25.4% | 12.7% | Top quartile · 76th |
Prevention & wellness
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childhood immunization | 15.3% | 28.4% | Bottom quartile · 18th |
| Adult BMI screening & follow-up | 82.2% | 68.5% | Above median · 70th |
| Child BMI counseling | 80.4% | 73.5% | Above median · 63th |
| Tobacco screening & cessation | 93.1% | 85.7% | Top quartile · 79th |
| HIV screening | 57.8% | 47.0% | Above median · 65th |
Maternal & oral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental sealants | 42.5% | 59.6% | Bottom quartile · 24th |
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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