Santa Cruz County
- Location
- Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Grant number
- H80CS00048
- Project director
- Amy Peeler
Who this health center serves · 2024
The population behind the quality numbers — from this center's HRSA UDS report.
Special populations served
- 5,308 experiencing homelessness
- 604 migrant/seasonal agricultural workers
- 86 veterans
18 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 | 70.7% | 51.3% | Top 10% · 92th pctile |
| Breast cancer screening | 60.7% | 52.3% | Above median · 72th |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 45.9% | 40.5% | Above median · 64th |
Chronic disease control
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood-pressure control | 71.6% | 66.2% | Above median · 72th |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (>9%) (lower=better) | 21.6% | 27.2% | Top quartile · 80th |
| Statin therapy | 83.2% | 78.1% | Top quartile · 79th |
| Aspirin/antiplatelet for heart disease | 63.9% | 75.7% | Bottom quartile · 16th |
Behavioral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression screening & follow-up | 70.1% | 75.3% | Below median · 40th |
Prevention & wellness
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childhood immunization | 37.5% | 28.4% | Above median · 70th |
| Adult BMI screening & follow-up | 59.5% | 68.5% | Below median · 38th |
| Child BMI counseling | 78.9% | 73.5% | Above median · 61th |
| Tobacco screening & cessation | 83.8% | 85.7% | Below median · 44th |
| HIV screening | 78.3% | 47.0% | Top 10% · 91th pctile |
Maternal & oral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental sealants | 38.8% | 59.6% | Bottom quartile · 19th |
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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