Healthcare in San Fernando, CA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.4%

6.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.6%

4.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.0%

1.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

20.5%

9.9pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.3%

Arthritis

17.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

17.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.6%

Loneliness

43.1%

Lack of Support

34.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.3%

Mobility

15.9%

Cognitive

18.3%

Hearing

5.7%

Vision

8.2%

Self-Care

5.1%

Independent Living

9.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.3 mi

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Ctr

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Ctr9.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital13.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center13.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los Angeles13.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Children'S Hosp Of Los Angeles13.7 miChildrens

San Fernando has an obesity rate of 29.4%, which is 6.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.6%, 4.9pp below the national average. About 20.5% of adults lack health insurance. 68.0% 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 3.3 out of 5.