Photo: Peetlesnumber1 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Glenside residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Glenside, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glenside. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glenside
Glenside is an active town
Only 14.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Glenside
Glenside runs below Pennsylvania on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.6% vs 7.7%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (5.1% vs 7.4%). Conditions ↓
Few Glenside adults smoke
9.9% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
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 Glenside’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Glenside adults…
Glenside runs below PA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Glenside
No hospital or community health center in Glenside 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 Glenside; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glenside adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Glenside 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.
Glenside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyncote | — | — | — | — | |
| Abington Township | A | 31.1% | 10.1% | 11.5% | ZIP codes |
| Jenkintown | A | 31.4% | 9.4% | 12% | CDC place |
| Cheltenham Township | A | 33.3% | 11.1% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
Wyncote: 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 Glenside adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Glenside
Why doesn’t Glenside have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Glenside.
What hospital is closest to Glenside?
Jefferson Abington Hospital in Abington, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Glenside’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 Glenside?
47 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Covenant House Health and Dental Services in Philadelphia, 2.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glenside.
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.