Healthcare in East Bend, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.6%
1.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
27.0%
3.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.4%
0.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
0.7pp 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
37.5%
Arthritis
29.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.9%
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
17.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.0%
Loneliness
31.8%
Lack of Support
20.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.4%
Mobility
14.8%
Cognitive
15.6%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
8.5%
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
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.2 mi
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center | 15.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Medical Park Hospital | 15.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Regional Hospital | 20.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lifebrite Community Hospital Of Stokes | 22.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
East Bend has an obesity rate of 34.6%, which is 1.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.0%, 3.5pp above the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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.