Healthcare in Brookside, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.0%
1.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.8%
1.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.9%
2.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
1.9pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
42.0%
Arthritis
30.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.2%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.8%
Loneliness
37.4%
Lack of Support
23.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.7%
Mobility
16.3%
Cognitive
15.8%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
9.0%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.6 mi
Callahan Eye Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callahan Eye Hospital | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| University Of Alabama Hospital | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Birmingham Va Medical Center | 10.6 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| The Children'S Hospital Of Alabama | 10.6 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services | 10.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Brookside has an obesity rate of 35.0%, which is 1.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.