Healthcare in Winston-Salem, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.7%
6.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.5%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.1%
1.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
2.2pp above 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
32.8%
Arthritis
25.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.9%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.5%
Loneliness
34.2%
Lack of Support
24.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.5%
Mobility
15.6%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
6.7%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
9.8%
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
5.2 mi
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Medical Park Hospital | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center | 18.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lifebrite Community Hospital Of Stokes | 24.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, The | 26.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Winston-Salem has an obesity rate of 42.7%, which is 6.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 12.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% 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.