Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc.
Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc. is a federally qualified community health center based in Mobile, AL, with 17 clinic locations in 9 cities. It served 39,095 patients in 2025. Fees are on a sliding scale by income and insurance, and every patient is seen regardless of ability to pay.
- 39,095patients in 2025
- 39%uninsured patients
- 91%at or below the poverty line
Care offered: primary care, dental care, mental health care, eye exams, children’s checkups, women’s health, and telehealth.
Who Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc. serves
91% of patients live at or below the poverty line and 98% are at or below twice that level. 39% have no insurance, 22% have Medicaid or CHIP, 14% have Medicare and 23% have private insurance. 2,302 patients were experiencing homelessness. 676 were veterans.
| Measure | This center | AL median | U.S. median | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients at or below the poverty line | 91% | 83% | 65% | +8 pts |
| Patients at or below 200% of the poverty line | 98% | 96% | 92% | +2 pts |
| Measure | This center | AL median | U.S. median | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured patients | 39% | 24% | 14% | +15 pts |
| Medicaid or CHIP patients | 22% | 26% | 42% | −3 pts |
| Medicare patients | 14% | 12% | 11% | +2 pts |
| Privately insured patients | 23% | 32% | 24% | −9 pts |
Care and screenings
| Service | Patients | What it counts |
|---|---|---|
| Dental care | 341 | patients had dental exams |
| Mental health care | 5,661 | patients treated for depression or anxiety |
| Eye exams | 1,858 | patients had eye exams |
| Well-child visits | 2,119 | children had checkups |
| Flu shots | 2,032 | patients vaccinated |
| Cervical cancer screening | 1,982 | patients tested |
| Breast cancer screening | 2,353 | patients screened |
| Family planning | 1,094 | patients served |
| Diabetes care | 5,641 | patients with diabetes |
| Blood pressure care | 12,172 | patients with hypertension |
| Asthma care | 1,394 | patients with asthma |
| HIV testing | 4,859 | patients tested |
| Hepatitis C testing | 4,784 | patients tested |
| Childhood lead tests | 211 | children tested |
Quality of care
Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc. is at or above the Alabama median on 2 of 7 preventive-care measures. Higher is better on every line.
| Measure | This center | AL median | U.S. median | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with high blood pressure under control | 56% | 63% | 68% | −8 pts |
| Women 52–74 screened for breast cancer | 40% | 46% | 54% | −6 pts |
| Women 24–64 screened for cervical cancer | 32% | 44% | 54% | −12 pts |
| Adults 46–75 screened for colorectal cancer | 20% | 36% | 44% | −16 pts |
| Patients 12+ screened for depression | 89% | 85% | 77% | +5 pts |
| Adults assessed for tobacco use | 94% | 92% | 86% | +2 pts |
| High-risk adults on statin therapy | 79% | 83% | 79% | −5 pts |
Where Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc. patients live
| ZIP code | Patients | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|
| 36605 | 3,190 | 33% |
| 36535 | 2,519 | 51% |
| 36608 | 2,005 | 40% |
| 36610 | 1,981 | 32% |
| 36617 | 1,925 | 35% |
| 36606 | 1,737 | 34% |
| 36603 | 1,591 | 41% |
| 36609 | 1,559 | 36% |
Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc. locations
North Baldwin Family Health Center
Franklin Evergreen Family Health Center
South Baldwin Family Health Center
Frisco City Family Medical Center
Gilbertown Medical/Dental Center
The Charles White Family Health Center
J.R. Thomas Wellness Center
Dr. Albert Thomas Medical Center
Other health centers in Alabama
- Health Services, Inc.
- Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates
- Cahaba Medical Care Foundation
- Mobile County Health Department
- Christ Health Center, Inc.
- Altapointe Health Systems, Inc.
How fees work: the sliding-fee guide.