Metrohealth System, the
Metrohealth System, the is an FQHC look-alike community health center based in Cleveland, OH, with 7 clinic locations in 2 cities. It served 43,013 patients in 2025. Fees are on a sliding scale by income and insurance, and every patient is seen regardless of ability to pay.
- 43,013patients in 2025
- 15%uninsured patients
- 8%at or below the poverty line
- 151full-time-equivalent staff
Care offered: primary care, dental care, mental health care, substance use treatment, children’s checkups, women’s health, and telehealth.
Who Metrohealth System, the serves
8% of patients live at or below the poverty line and 63% are at or below twice that level. 15% have no insurance, 40% have Medicaid or CHIP, 15% have Medicare and 30% have private insurance. 931 patients were experiencing homelessness. 37 were veterans.
| Measure | This center | OH median | U.S. median | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients at or below the poverty line | 8% | 61% | 65% | −54 pts |
| Patients at or below 200% of the poverty line | 63% | 89% | 92% | −26 pts |
| Measure | This center | OH median | U.S. median | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured patients | 15% | 11% | 14% | +4 pts |
| Medicaid or CHIP patients | 40% | 49% | 42% | −9 pts |
| Medicare patients | 15% | 13% | 11% | +2 pts |
| Privately insured patients | 30% | 24% | 24% | +6 pts |
Care and screenings
| Service | Patients | What it counts |
|---|---|---|
| Dental care | 4,688 | patients had dental exams |
| Mental health care | 5,001 | patients treated for depression or anxiety |
| Substance use treatment | 107 | patients in treatment |
| Well-child visits | 5,814 | children had checkups |
| Flu shots | 5,564 | patients vaccinated |
| Cervical cancer screening | 2,567 | patients tested |
| Breast cancer screening | 3,878 | patients screened |
| Family planning | 1,638 | patients served |
| Diabetes care | 4,444 | patients with diabetes |
| Blood pressure care | 9,022 | patients with hypertension |
| Asthma care | 2,837 | patients with asthma |
| HIV testing | 3,114 | patients tested |
| Hepatitis C testing | 2,160 | patients tested |
| Childhood lead tests | 1,023 | children tested |
Quality of care
Metrohealth System, the is at or above the Ohio median on 5 of 7 preventive-care measures. Higher is better on every line.
| Measure | This center | OH median | U.S. median | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with high blood pressure under control | 76% | 69% | 68% | +8 pts |
| Women 52–74 screened for breast cancer | 79% | 54% | 54% | +25 pts |
| Women 24–64 screened for cervical cancer | 74% | 51% | 54% | +22 pts |
| Adults 46–75 screened for colorectal cancer | 66% | 48% | 44% | +18 pts |
| Patients 12+ screened for depression | 79% | 79% | 77% | In line |
| Adults assessed for tobacco use | 81% | 86% | 86% | −5 pts |
| High-risk adults on statin therapy | 81% | 79% | 79% | +2 pts |
Staffing
151 full-time-equivalent staff work at Metrohealth System, the, including 30 physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and midwives. That is 1,425 patients per clinical provider, against the Ohio median of 1,213 and the U.S. median of 930.
Where Metrohealth System, the patients live
| ZIP code | Patients | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|
| 44109 | 3,040 | 16% |
| 44105 | 2,664 | 11% |
| 44137 | 2,428 | 12% |
| 44128 | 2,360 | 11% |
| 44146 | 2,276 | 17% |
| 44120 | 2,203 | 13% |
| 44144 | 1,942 | 16% |
| 44104 | 1,866 | 11% |
Metrohealth System, the locations
Glenville Community Health Center
Other health centers in Ohio
- Butler County Community Health Consortium, Inc. DBA Primary Health Solutions
- Cincinnati, City of
- Hopewell Health Centers, Inc.
- Signature Health, Inc.
- Columbus Neighborhood Health Center
- Family Health Services of Darke County
How fees work: the sliding-fee guide.