Healthcare in Stony Brook University, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
21.7%
14.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.0%
6.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
2.4%
9.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
3.9pp 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
17.1%
Arthritis
4.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
1.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.0%
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
17.0%
Loneliness
44.1%
Lack of Support
33.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.8%
Mobility
3.3%
Cognitive
15.7%
Hearing
2.1%
Vision
3.0%
Self-Care
1.1%
Independent Living
6.5%
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
4.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.7 mi
Suny/Stony Brook University Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suny/Stony Brook University Hospital | 0.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson | 4.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| St Charles Hospital | 4.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| St Catherine Of Siena Hospital Medical Center | 6.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Northport Va Medical Center | 11.4 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
Stony Brook University has an obesity rate of 21.7%, which is 14.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.0%, 6.5pp below the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 73.9% 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 4.2 out of 5.