Charles Drew Health Center, Inc.
Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. is a federally qualified community health center based in Omaha, NE, with 8 clinic locations. It served 13,353 patients in 2025. Fees are on a sliding scale by income and insurance, and every patient is seen regardless of ability to pay.
- 13,353patients in 2025
- 26%uninsured patients
- 69%at or below the poverty line
Care offered: primary care, dental care, mental health care, substance use treatment, children’s checkups, women’s health, and telehealth.
Who Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. serves
69% of patients live at or below the poverty line and 96% are at or below twice that level. 26% have no insurance, 48% have Medicaid or CHIP, 6% have Medicare and 20% have private insurance. 1,976 patients were experiencing homelessness. 167 were veterans.
| Measure | This center | NE median | U.S. median | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients at or below the poverty line | 69% | 55% | 65% | +14 pts |
| Patients at or below 200% of the poverty line | 96% | 87% | 92% | +8 pts |
| Measure | This center | NE median | U.S. median | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured patients | 26% | 26% | 14% | In line |
| Medicaid or CHIP patients | 48% | 40% | 42% | +8 pts |
| Medicare patients | 6% | 7% | 11% | −1 pts |
| Privately insured patients | 20% | 25% | 24% | −5 pts |
Care and screenings
| Service | Patients | What it counts |
|---|---|---|
| Dental care | 2,457 | patients had dental exams |
| Mental health care | 2,192 | patients treated for depression or anxiety |
| Substance use treatment | 16 | patients in treatment |
| Well-child visits | 1,771 | children had checkups |
| Flu shots | 2,050 | patients vaccinated |
| Cervical cancer screening | 489 | patients tested |
| Breast cancer screening | 240 | patients screened |
| Family planning | 328 | patients served |
| Diabetes care | 780 | patients with diabetes |
| Blood pressure care | 1,929 | patients with hypertension |
| Asthma care | 871 | patients with asthma |
| HIV testing | 847 | patients tested |
| Hepatitis C testing | 726 | patients tested |
| Childhood lead tests | 443 | children tested |
Quality of care
Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. is at or above the Nebraska median on 1 of 7 preventive-care measures. Higher is better on every line.
| Measure | This center | NE median | U.S. median | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with high blood pressure under control | 62% | 65% | 68% | −4 pts |
| Women 52–74 screened for breast cancer | 50% | 50% | 54% | In line |
| Women 24–64 screened for cervical cancer | 42% | 55% | 54% | −14 pts |
| Adults 46–75 screened for colorectal cancer | 28% | 36% | 44% | −8 pts |
| Patients 12+ screened for depression | 88% | 96% | 77% | −8 pts |
| Adults assessed for tobacco use | 91% | 97% | 86% | −6 pts |
| High-risk adults on statin therapy | 80% | 88% | 79% | −7 pts |
Where Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. patients live
| ZIP code | Patients | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|
| 68111 | 2,919 | 21% |
| 68104 | 2,136 | 18% |
| 68110 | 1,259 | 24% |
| 68102 | 858 | 29% |
| 68134 | 711 | 25% |
| 68122 | 603 | 21% |
| 68112 | 546 | 20% |
| 68131 | 468 | 31% |
Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. locations
Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. Teen & Young Adult Health Center at Benson
Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. at Grant Street
Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. at 30 Metro
Charles Drew Health Center Inc. at Omaha Home for Boys
Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. at Jackson Tower
Charles Drew Health Center, Inc.at Evans Tower
Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. at Florence Tower
Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. at Crown Tower
Other health centers in Nebraska
- Heartland Health Center, Inc.
- East-Central District Health Department
- Midtown Health Center, Inc.
- Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska
- Bluestem Health
- One World Community Health Centers
How fees work: the sliding-fee guide.