Healthcare in Damascus, MD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.8%

9.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.0%

3.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.3%

2.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.3%

2.3pp below 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

40.5%

Arthritis

21.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.1%

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

13.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.0%

Loneliness

32.7%

Lack of Support

21.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

22.1%

Mobility

9.0%

Cognitive

11.0%

Hearing

5.0%

Vision

3.6%

Self-Care

2.7%

Independent Living

5.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.9 mi

Holy Cross Germantown Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital	4.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center	10.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center	12.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Frederick Health Hospital	14.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Springfield Hospital Center	14.9 mi	Psychiatric	—	—

Damascus has an obesity rate of 26.8%, which is 9.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.0%, 3.5pp below the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 75.6% 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 2.5 out of 5.