Healthcare in Brookhaven, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.2%

4.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

17.0%

6.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.7%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.5%

4.1pp 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

43.6%

Arthritis

30.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.7%

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

14.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.0%

Loneliness

28.5%

Lack of Support

22.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.5%

Mobility

15.6%

Cognitive

12.0%

Hearing

7.3%

Vision

4.8%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

7.9%

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

3.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.3 mi

Long Island Community Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Long Island Community Hospital4.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson14.9 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
St Charles Hospital14.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Suny/Stony Brook University Hospital15.0 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
St Catherine Of Siena Hospital Medical Center16.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5

Brookhaven has an obesity rate of 31.2%, which is 4.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.0%, 6.5pp below the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 83.3% 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 3.8 out of 5.