Northshore Health Centers, Inc.
- Location
- Portage, IN 46368
- Grant number
- H80CS02458
- Project director
- David Hall
Who this health center serves · 2024
The population behind the quality numbers — from this center's HRSA UDS report.
Services
Special populations served
- 1,158 experiencing homelessness
- 879 migrant/seasonal agricultural workers
- 227 veterans
22 delivery sites · 335,393 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 | 45.6% | 51.3% | Below median · 38th |
| Breast cancer screening | 33.9% | 52.3% | Bottom quartile · 14th |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 16.2% | 40.5% | Bottom quartile · 8th |
Chronic disease control
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood-pressure control | 62.3% | 66.2% | Below median · 32th |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (>9%) (lower=better) | 38.8% | 27.2% | Bottom quartile · 10th |
| Statin therapy | 66.8% | 78.1% | Bottom quartile · 11th |
| Aspirin/antiplatelet for heart disease | 78.3% | 75.7% | Above median · 59th |
Behavioral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression screening & follow-up | 60.4% | 75.3% | Bottom quartile · 23th |
| Depression remission | 16.6% | 12.7% | Above median · 60th |
Prevention & wellness
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childhood immunization | 10.7% | 28.4% | Bottom quartile · 8th |
| Adult BMI screening & follow-up | 49.1% | 68.5% | Below median · 26th |
| Child BMI counseling | 49.9% | 73.5% | Bottom quartile · 21th |
| Tobacco screening & cessation | 88.2% | 85.7% | Above median · 59th |
| HIV screening | 26.8% | 47.0% | Below median · 26th |
Maternal & oral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low birth weight (lower=better) | 8.4% | 6.3% | Below median · 29th |
| Dental sealants | 46.3% | 59.6% | Below median · 30th |
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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