Healthcare in Westwego, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.4%
8.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.6%
4.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.6%
5.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
near 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
39.3%
Arthritis
32.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.5%
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
20.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.6%
Loneliness
38.9%
Lack of Support
29.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.1%
Mobility
20.7%
Cognitive
20.9%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
8.0%
Self-Care
6.2%
Independent Living
12.2%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.8 mi
Touro Infirmary
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touro Infirmary | 2.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Community Care Hospital | 2.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Childrens Hospital | 2.9 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute | 4.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| River Oaks Hospital | 4.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Westwego has an obesity rate of 44.4%, which is 8.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.6%, 4.1pp above the national average. About 10.9% of adults lack health insurance. 82.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.