Where Ganister residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ganister, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 16693. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ganister
1 in 12 working-age adults in Ganister has no health insurance
8.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Ganister
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.9%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Ganister
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania figure falls outside Ganister’s likely range; Ganister’s figures come from ZIP code 16693, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ganister adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Ganister adults…
Ganister runs above PA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ganister
No hospital or community health center in Ganister 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 Ganister; ≈ 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).
How Ganister 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.
Ganister 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catharine Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Woodbury Township | C | 36.7% | 12.3% | 19.9% | ZIP 16693 |
Catharine Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ganister adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ganister
Why doesn’t Ganister have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ganister.
What hospital is closest to Ganister?
UPMC Altoona in Altoona, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Ganister’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 Ganister?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Juniata Valley Btamc Clinic in Alexandria, 8.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ganister.
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.