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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Side, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Side. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Side
Out of every 100 East Side adults…
East Side runs above PA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near East Side
No hospital or community health center in East Side 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 East Side; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of East Side adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How East Side adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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.
East Side 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidder Township | B− | 35.7% | 13.1% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
| White Haven | B | 37.2% | 11.3% | 15% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Side adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in East Side
Why doesn’t East Side have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for East Side.
What hospital is closest to East Side?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton in Hazleton, 13.1 miles in a straight line from East Side’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near East Side?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Freeland Health Center in Freeland, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Side.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Pennsylvania 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.