East Tennessee State University
East Tennessee State University is a federally qualified community health center based in Johnson City, TN, with 2 clinic locations. It served 5,973 patients in 2025. Fees are on a sliding scale by income and insurance, and every patient is seen regardless of ability to pay.
- 5,973patients in 2025
- 49%uninsured patients
- 79%at or below the poverty line
Care offered: primary care, dental care, mental health care, children’s checkups, women’s health, and telehealth.
Who East Tennessee State University serves
79% of patients live at or below the poverty line and 99% are at or below twice that level. 49% have no insurance, 22% have Medicaid or CHIP, 9% have Medicare and 20% have private insurance. 303 patients were experiencing homelessness. 21 were veterans.
| Measure | This center | TN median | U.S. median | vs TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients at or below the poverty line | 79% | 65% | 65% | +14 pts |
| Patients at or below 200% of the poverty line | 99% | 95% | 92% | +4 pts |
| Measure | This center | TN median | U.S. median | vs TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured patients | 49% | 26% | 14% | +23 pts |
| Medicaid or CHIP patients | 22% | 23% | 42% | −1 pts |
| Medicare patients | 9% | 13% | 11% | −5 pts |
| Privately insured patients | 20% | 28% | 24% | −7 pts |
Care and screenings
| Service | Patients | What it counts |
|---|---|---|
| Dental care | 301 | patients had dental exams |
| Mental health care | 6,818 | patients treated for depression or anxiety |
| Well-child visits | 345 | children had checkups |
| Flu shots | 266 | patients vaccinated |
| Cervical cancer screening | 215 | patients tested |
| Breast cancer screening | 237 | patients screened |
| Family planning | 284 | patients served |
| Diabetes care | 698 | patients with diabetes |
| Blood pressure care | 1,318 | patients with hypertension |
| Asthma care | 200 | patients with asthma |
| HIV testing | 235 | patients tested |
| Childhood lead tests | 26 | children tested |
Quality of care
East Tennessee State University is at or above the Tennessee median on 2 of 7 preventive-care measures. Higher is better on every line.
| Measure | This center | TN median | U.S. median | vs TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with high blood pressure under control | 62% | 66% | 68% | −4 pts |
| Women 52–74 screened for breast cancer | 48% | 48% | 54% | In line |
| Women 24–64 screened for cervical cancer | 31% | 46% | 54% | −14 pts |
| Adults 46–75 screened for colorectal cancer | 18% | 34% | 44% | −16 pts |
| Patients 12+ screened for depression | 88% | 86% | 77% | +3 pts |
| Adults assessed for tobacco use | 66% | 89% | 86% | −23 pts |
| High-risk adults on statin therapy | 52% | 78% | 79% | −26 pts |
Where East Tennessee State University patients live
| ZIP code | Patients | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|
| 37604 | 1,221 | 60% |
| 37601 | 1,174 | 58% |
| 37869 | 1,012 | 22% |
| 37659 | 335 | 52% |
| 37643 | 252 | 60% |
| 37615 | 204 | 58% |
| 37620 | 138 | 49% |
| 37683 | 134 | 47% |
East Tennessee State University locations
Johnson City Downtown Day Center
Johnson City Community Health Center
Other health centers in Tennessee
- Hope Family Health Services
- Hardeman County Community Health Center
- Community Health of East Tennessee, Inc.
- Morgan County Health Council, Inc.
- Perry County Medical Center, Inc.
- University Community Health Services, Inc. D/B/A Connectus Health
How fees work: the sliding-fee guide.