Appalachian District Health Department
- Location
- Sparta, NC 28675
- Grant number
- H80CS28970
- Project director
- Jennifer Greene
Who this health center serves · 2024
The population behind the quality numbers — from this center's HRSA UDS report.
Services
Special populations served
- 226 experiencing homelessness
- 420 migrant/seasonal agricultural workers
- 177 veterans
- 1,118 public-housing residents
5 delivery sites · 14,546 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 | 56.3% | 51.3% | Above median · 62th |
| Breast cancer screening | 45.4% | 52.3% | Below median · 35th |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 36.4% | 40.5% | Below median · 40th |
Chronic disease control
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood-pressure control | 44.1% | 66.2% | Bottom quartile · 1th |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (>9%) (lower=better) | 27.0% | 27.2% | Above median · 51th |
| Statin therapy | 81.1% | 78.1% | Above median · 69th |
| Aspirin/antiplatelet for heart disease | 69.7% | 75.7% | Below median · 29th |
Behavioral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression screening & follow-up | 85.2% | 75.3% | Above median · 73th |
Prevention & wellness
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childhood immunization · small n | 0.0% | 28.4% | n=28 |
| Adult BMI screening & follow-up | 41.6% | 68.5% | Bottom quartile · 17th |
| Child BMI counseling | 38.0% | 73.5% | Bottom quartile · 13th |
| Tobacco screening & cessation | 74.1% | 85.7% | Bottom quartile · 21th |
| HIV screening | 29.5% | 47.0% | Below median · 30th |
Maternal & oral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental sealants | 56.3% | 59.6% | Below median · 46th |
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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