Healthcare in East Meadow, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.2%
8.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
13.5%
10.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.1%
1.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
4.6pp 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
40.3%
Arthritis
24.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.9%
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
13.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
13.5%
Loneliness
31.4%
Lack of Support
25.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.4%
Mobility
11.3%
Cognitive
9.6%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.1%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Nassau University Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau University Medical Center | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Chsli St Joseph Hospital | 4.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Plainview Hospital | 6.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Long Island Jewish Medical Center | 6.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Francis Hospital - The Heart Center | 7.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
East Meadow has an obesity rate of 27.2%, which is 8.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 13.5%, 10.0pp below the national average. About 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. 82.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.2 out of 5.