Republic of Palau Bureau of Health Services
Republic of Palau Bureau of Health Services is a federally qualified community health center based in Palau, PW, with 9 clinic locations in 4 cities. It served 13,904 patients in 2025. Fees are on a sliding scale by income and insurance, and every patient is seen regardless of ability to pay.
- 13,904patients in 2025
- 93%uninsured patients
- 86%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 Republic of Palau Bureau of Health Services serves
86% of patients live at or below the poverty line and 97% are at or below twice that level. 93% have no insurance, 0% have Medicaid or CHIP, 0% have Medicare and 7% have private insurance. 21 were veterans.
| Measure | This center | PW median | U.S. median | vs PW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients at or below the poverty line | 86% | – | 65% | – |
| Patients at or below 200% of the poverty line | 97% | – | 92% | – |
| Measure | This center | PW median | U.S. median | vs PW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured patients | 93% | – | 14% | – |
| Medicaid or CHIP patients | 0% | – | 42% | – |
| Medicare patients | 0% | – | 11% | – |
| Privately insured patients | 7% | – | 24% | – |
Care and screenings
| Service | Patients | What it counts |
|---|---|---|
| Dental care | 1,762 | patients had dental exams |
| Mental health care | 219 | patients treated for depression or anxiety |
| Substance use treatment | 23 | patients in treatment |
| Well-child visits | 835 | children had checkups |
| Flu shots | 256 | patients vaccinated |
| Cervical cancer screening | 506 | patients tested |
| Breast cancer screening | 412 | patients screened |
| Family planning | 567 | patients served |
| Diabetes care | 1,082 | patients with diabetes |
| Blood pressure care | 1,768 | patients with hypertension |
| Asthma care | 299 | patients with asthma |
| HIV testing | 1,084 | patients tested |
| Hepatitis C testing | 984 | patients tested |
Quality of care
Higher is better on every line.
| Measure | This center | PW median | U.S. median | vs PW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with high blood pressure under control | 30% | – | 68% | – |
| Women 52–74 screened for breast cancer | 28% | – | 54% | – |
| Women 24–64 screened for cervical cancer | 29% | – | 54% | – |
| High-risk adults on statin therapy | 61% | – | 79% | – |
Where Republic of Palau Bureau of Health Services patients live
| ZIP code | Patients | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|
| 96940 | 13,904 | 93% |
Republic of Palau Bureau of Health Services locations
Western Community Health Center
Ngermeskang Rd, Koror Palau, PW 96940
40 hours a week · (680) 733-1077
Northern Community Health Center
Mengelang Ngerchelong State, Koror Palau, PW 96939
40 hours a week · (680) 855-1070
Koror Community Health Center (Outpatient Department)
Po Box 6027, Palau, PW 96940
75 hours a week · (680) 488-8513
How fees work: the sliding-fee guide.