Healthcare in Galena, MD
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
24.5%
1.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
1.1pp 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
41.0%
Arthritis
32.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.9%
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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.5%
Loneliness
32.7%
Lack of Support
22.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.3%
Mobility
15.5%
Cognitive
14.8%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.9%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.3 mi
University Of Md Shore Medical Ctr At Chestertown
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Md Shore Medical Ctr At Chestertown | 14.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Union Hospital Of Cecil County | 19.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Um Upper Chesapeake Behavioral Health Pavilion At | 20.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | 24.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Rockford Center | 24.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
Galena has an obesity rate of 35.0%, which is 1.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 9.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% 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.