Where Regina residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Regina, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Regina. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Regina
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Regina
1 in 7 adults have heart disease (13.5%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. Stroke is also above the state: 6.3%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, Regina runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 41 miles from Regina
The closest emergency room is Los Alamos Medical Center in Los Alamos, 41 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Presbyterian Medical Services is closer (11.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Regina, and more people treating it
50.7% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 82.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Regina adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Mexico. 1 in 8 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 New Mexico figure falls outside Regina’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Regina adults…
Regina runs above NM on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Regina
No hospital or community health center in Regina 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 Regina; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Regina adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.7% of Regina adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
4.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Regina adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Regina does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 Regina 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.
Regina 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 Regina adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Regina
Why doesn’t Regina have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Regina.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Regina.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New Mexico 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.