Columbia Basin Health Association
- Location
- Othello, WA 99344
- Grant number
- H80CS00147
- Project director
- Nieves Gomez
Who this health center serves · 2024
The population behind the quality numbers — from this center's HRSA UDS report.
Services
Special populations served
- 29 experiencing homelessness
- 19,567 migrant/seasonal agricultural workers
- 931 veterans
6 delivery sites · 200,811 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 | 64.9% | 51.3% | Top quartile · 81th |
| Breast cancer screening | 66.5% | 52.3% | Top quartile · 84th |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 51.5% | 40.5% | Top quartile · 77th |
Chronic disease control
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood-pressure control | 71.0% | 66.2% | Above median · 70th |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (>9%) (lower=better) | 31.6% | 27.2% | Below median · 28th |
| Statin therapy | 81.4% | 78.1% | Above median · 71th |
| Aspirin/antiplatelet for heart disease | 90.6% | 75.7% | Top 10% · 94th pctile |
Behavioral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression screening & follow-up | 84.7% | 75.3% | Above median · 72th |
| Depression remission | 26.6% | 12.7% | Top quartile · 77th |
Prevention & wellness
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childhood immunization | 29.7% | 28.4% | Above median · 53th |
| Adult BMI screening & follow-up | 92.1% | 68.5% | Top quartile · 88th |
| Child BMI counseling | 90.7% | 73.5% | Top quartile · 85th |
| Tobacco screening & cessation | 97.7% | 85.7% | Top 10% · 96th pctile |
| HIV screening | 19.5% | 47.0% | Bottom quartile · 18th |
Maternal & oral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low birth weight (lower=better) | 7.5% | 6.3% | Below median · 40th |
| Dental sealants | 85.2% | 59.6% | Top quartile · 84th |
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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