Photo: Kevin Dooley from Chander, AZ, USA · CC BY 2.0Where Galien residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Galien, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Galien. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Galien
Dental care lags in Galien
61.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 13% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Galien
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.5%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Galien
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Michigan figure falls outside Galien’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Galien adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Galien adults…
Galien runs above MI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Galien
No hospital or community health center in Galien itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Galien; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Galien adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Galien adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.6% of Galien adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Galien and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Galien adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Galien
Why doesn’t Galien have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Galien.
What hospital is closest to Galien?
Memorial Hospital of South Bend in South Bend, 15.2 miles in a straight line from Galien’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Galien.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Michigan figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.