Appalachian Mountain Community Health Centers.
- Location
- Asheville, NC 28801
- Grant number
- H80CS28348
- Project director
- Shantelle Simpson
Who this health center serves · 2024
The population behind the quality numbers — from this center's HRSA UDS report.
Services
Special populations served
- 698 experiencing homelessness
- 172 migrant/seasonal agricultural workers
- 625 veterans
- 3,453 public-housing residents
11 delivery sites · 69,911 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 | 55.8% | 51.3% | Above median · 61th |
| Breast cancer screening | 54.8% | 52.3% | Above median · 56th |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 57.5% | 40.5% | Top quartile · 88th |
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) | 16.7% | 27.2% | Top 10% · 94th pctile |
| Statin therapy | 89.4% | 78.1% | Top 10% · 97th pctile |
| Aspirin/antiplatelet for heart disease | 63.4% | 75.7% | Bottom quartile · 15th |
Behavioral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression screening & follow-up | 61.6% | 75.3% | Below median · 25th |
| Depression remission | 8.5% | 12.7% | Below median · 32th |
Prevention & wellness
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult BMI screening & follow-up | 78.6% | 68.5% | Above median · 65th |
| Child BMI counseling | 58.5% | 73.5% | Below median · 29th |
| Tobacco screening & cessation | 77.4% | 85.7% | Below median · 28th |
| HIV screening | 30.4% | 47.0% | Below median · 31th |
Maternal & oral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental sealants · small n | 77.8% | 59.6% | n=27 |
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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