Photo: AITFFan1 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Hewlett residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hewlett, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hewlett. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hewlett
Hewlett keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.4% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (91.5% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Hewlett
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
Fewer Hewlett adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, 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 York figure falls outside Hewlett’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hewlett adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 Hewlett adults…
Hewlett runs below NY on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.8% of Hewlett adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Hewlett
No hospital or community health center in Hewlett 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 Hewlett; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Hewlett adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hewlett does better than New York.
3 in 10 Hewlett 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.
Hewlett 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Bay Park | — | — | — | — | |
| Lynbrook | A− | 30.2% | 10.3% | 10% | CDC place |
| Woodmere | — | — | — | — | |
| Valley Stream | A− | 30% | 10.6% | 9.1% | CDC place |
| Hewlett Harbor | A+ | 24.9% | 7.7% | 5.5% | CDC place |
| East Rockaway | A | 28.7% | 9.1% | 9.2% | CDC place |
Hewlett Bay Park: fewer than 1,000 residents. Woodmere: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hewlett adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hewlett
Why doesn’t Hewlett have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hewlett.
What hospital is closest to Hewlett?
Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside, 3.1 miles in a straight line from Hewlett’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 Hewlett?
27 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Harmony Healthcare Long Island at Oceanside in Oceanside, 2.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hewlett.
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.