Healthcare in West Islip, 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
17.1%
6.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.0%
3.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
6.3pp 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
38.6%
Arthritis
23.0%
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
14.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.1%
Loneliness
28.0%
Lack of Support
20.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.4%
Mobility
9.6%
Cognitive
9.8%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
3.0%
Self-Care
2.3%
Independent Living
5.3%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Ns/Lij Hs Southside Hospital | 2.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Brunswick Hospital Center, Inc. | 6.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| South Oaks Hosp | 6.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Sagamore Children'S Psychiatric Center | 8.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
West Islip has an obesity rate of 27.2%, which is 8.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.1%, 6.4pp below the national average. About 4.3% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.