Healthcare in Stony Brook University, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

20.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.0%

Loneliness

44.1%

Lack of Support

33.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 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

4.2 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.7 mi

Suny/Stony Brook University Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Suny/Stony Brook University Hospital0.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson4.3 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
St Charles Hospital4.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
St Catherine Of Siena Hospital Medical Center6.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Northport Va Medical Center11.4 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration4/5

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.