Where Panama residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Panama, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Panama. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Panama
Depression is more common in Panama
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.2%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.4%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Panama
1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 7.7% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Panama runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. 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 New York figure falls outside Panama’s likely range.
How Panama adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Panama runs above New York.
1 in 3 Panama 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.
Out of every 100 Panama adults…
Panama runs above NY on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Panama
No hospital or community health center in Panama 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 Panama; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Panama adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.9% of Panama adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Panama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Harmony | B | 34.2% | 11.6% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Harmony | B | 34.2% | 10.7% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Panama adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Panama
Why doesn’t Panama have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Panama.
What hospital is closest to Panama?
Westfield Memorial Hospital in Westfield, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Panama’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Panama.
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.