Where Great River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Great River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Great River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Great River
Great River is older than New York, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Great River runs below New York on diabetes (8.6% vs 11.5%) and stroke (2.7% vs 3.4%). That’s despite an older population: 28% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%). Conditions ↓
Cancer runs high in Great River
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.7% across New York. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Great River keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (92.1% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
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 York figure falls outside Great River’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Great River adults…
Great River runs below NY on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Great River is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Great River as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Great River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Great River
No hospital or community health center in Great River 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 Great River; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
23 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Great River adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Great River does better than New York.
1 in 4 Great River 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.
5.7% of Great River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Great River and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islip | A− | 30.3% | 9.8% | 9.8% | ZIP codes |
| East Islip | — | — | — | — | |
| Brookhaven | A− | 29.8% | 9.7% | 10.3% | ZIP codes |
| Oakdale | — | — | — | — | |
| North Great River | — | — | — | — |
East Islip, Oakdale and North Great River: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Great River adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Great River
Why doesn’t Great River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Great River.
What hospital is closest to Great River?
NS/Lij HS Southside Hospital in Bay Shore, 4.6 miles in a straight line from Great River’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Great River?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lish at Central Islip in Central Islip, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Great River.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New York 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.