Healthcare in Panama, OK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.8%
3.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.0%
3.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.9%
3.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
0.8pp 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
40.7%
Arthritis
31.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.9%
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
20.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.0%
Loneliness
34.9%
Lack of Support
27.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.9%
Mobility
21.3%
Cognitive
20.5%
Hearing
10.6%
Vision
7.5%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
12.0%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.7 mi
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center | 10.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Baptist Health - Fort Smith | 19.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Fort Smith | 21.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Behavioral Health System | 23.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Sequoyah County-City Of Sallisaw Hospital Authorit | 23.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Panama has an obesity rate of 39.8%, which is 3.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.0%, 3.5pp above the national average. About 11.4% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% 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 2.5 out of 5.