Healthcare in Penhook, VA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.3%

2.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.7%

1.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

17.2%

5.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.8%

3.8pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

49.2%

Arthritis

40.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

14.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.9%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

13.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.7%

Loneliness

27.9%

Lack of Support

17.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.1%

Mobility

18.9%

Cognitive

12.3%

Hearing

10.5%

Vision

5.1%

Self-Care

4.2%

Independent Living

8.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.8 mi

Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital12.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Carilion Medical Center22.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital24.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Sovah Health Danville28.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute28.7 miPsychiatric

Penhook has an obesity rate of 33.3%, which is 2.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 85.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.