North County Health Project, Inc.
- Location
- San Marcos, CA 92069
- Grant number
- H80CS00228
- Project director
- Michelle D Gonzalez
Who this health center serves · 2024
The population behind the quality numbers — from this center's HRSA UDS report.
Special populations served
- 12,771 experiencing homelessness
- 7,108 migrant/seasonal agricultural workers
- 1,313 veterans
- 67,307 public-housing residents
20 delivery sites.
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 | 64.1% | 51.3% | Top quartile · 80th |
| Breast cancer screening | 60.1% | 52.3% | Above median · 71th |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 49.3% | 40.5% | Above median · 72th |
Chronic disease control
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood-pressure control | 67.1% | 66.2% | Above median · 55th |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (>9%) (lower=better) | 25.8% | 27.2% | Above median · 58th |
| Statin therapy | 80.0% | 78.1% | Above median · 61th |
| Aspirin/antiplatelet for heart disease | 69.5% | 75.7% | Below median · 28th |
Behavioral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression screening & follow-up | 86.3% | 75.3% | Top quartile · 75th |
| Depression remission | 23.5% | 12.7% | Above median · 73th |
Prevention & wellness
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childhood immunization | 37.2% | 28.4% | Above median · 70th |
| Adult BMI screening & follow-up | 89.5% | 68.5% | Top quartile · 82th |
| Child BMI counseling | 91.9% | 73.5% | Top quartile · 87th |
| Tobacco screening & cessation | 94.1% | 85.7% | Top quartile · 84th |
| HIV screening | 74.2% | 47.0% | Top quartile · 86th |
Maternal & oral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low birth weight (lower=better) | 6.1% | 6.3% | Above median · 54th |
| Dental sealants | 66.3% | 59.6% | Above median · 59th |
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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