Healthcare in East Providence, RI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.4%
3.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.5%
1.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.7%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
3.3pp 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
35.7%
Arthritis
28.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.6%
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
17.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.5%
Loneliness
36.6%
Lack of Support
23.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.0%
Mobility
14.6%
Cognitive
14.9%
Hearing
7.3%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
9.0%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.0 mi
Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital | 2.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| The Miriam Hospital | 3.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Butler Hospital | 3.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Roger Williams Medical Center | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
East Providence has an obesity rate of 32.4%, which is 3.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 84.3% 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 3.3 out of 5.