Northwest Health Services, Inc.
- Location
- Saint Joseph, MO 64506
- Grant number
- H80CS00671
- Project director
- Matt Younger
Who this health center serves · 2024
The population behind the quality numbers — from this center's HRSA UDS report.
Services
Special populations served
- 1,076 experiencing homelessness
- 172 migrant/seasonal agricultural workers
- 787 veterans
19 delivery sites · 57,943 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 | 20.9% | 51.3% | Bottom quartile · 6th |
| Breast cancer screening | 36.0% | 52.3% | Bottom quartile · 17th |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 6.7% | 40.5% | Bottom quartile · 2th |
Chronic disease control
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood-pressure control | 68.7% | 66.2% | Above median · 61th |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (>9%) (lower=better) | 33.9% | 27.2% | Bottom quartile · 19th |
| Statin therapy | 75.7% | 78.1% | Below median · 37th |
| Aspirin/antiplatelet for heart disease | 73.5% | 75.7% | Below median · 41th |
Behavioral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression screening & follow-up | 82.4% | 75.3% | Above median · 67th |
| Depression remission | 31.8% | 12.7% | Top quartile · 83th |
Prevention & wellness
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult BMI screening & follow-up | 84.0% | 68.5% | Above median · 73th |
| Child BMI counseling | 11.4% | 73.5% | Bottom quartile · 3th |
| Tobacco screening & cessation | 76.8% | 85.7% | Below median · 27th |
| HIV screening | 20.8% | 47.0% | Bottom quartile · 20th |
Maternal & oral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low birth weight (lower=better) | 0.0% | 6.3% | Top quartile · 85th |
| Dental sealants | 30.4% | 59.6% | Bottom quartile · 10th |
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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