Betty Jean Kerr - People'S Health Centers
- Location
- Saint Louis, MO 63112
- Grant number
- H80CS00133
- Project director
- Dwayne Butler
Who this health center serves · 2024
The population behind the quality numbers — from this center's HRSA UDS report.
Services
Special populations served
- 357 experiencing homelessness
- 77 migrant/seasonal agricultural workers
- 114 veterans
12 delivery sites · 64,818 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 | 52.4% | 51.3% | Above median · 53th |
| Breast cancer screening | 50.2% | 52.3% | Below median · 46th |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 24.8% | 40.5% | Bottom quartile · 17th |
Chronic disease control
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood-pressure control | 63.8% | 66.2% | Below median · 39th |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (>9%) (lower=better) | 37.4% | 27.2% | Bottom quartile · 12th |
| Statin therapy | 74.8% | 78.1% | Below median · 34th |
| Aspirin/antiplatelet for heart disease | 81.4% | 75.7% | Above median · 71th |
Behavioral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression screening & follow-up | 88.4% | 75.3% | Top quartile · 80th |
Prevention & wellness
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childhood immunization | 6.1% | 28.4% | Bottom quartile · 4th |
| Adult BMI screening & follow-up | 72.7% | 68.5% | Above median · 55th |
| Child BMI counseling | 92.5% | 73.5% | Top quartile · 88th |
| Tobacco screening & cessation | 90.0% | 85.7% | Above median · 66th |
| HIV screening | 44.8% | 47.0% | Below median · 48th |
Maternal & oral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low birth weight (lower=better) | 16.1% | 6.3% | Bottom quartile · 3th |
| Dental sealants | 29.6% | 59.6% | Bottom quartile · 9th |
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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