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CDC doesn’t publish health estimates for Laboratory, so there’s no Health Grade; here is what we do have.
Care in and near Laboratory
No hospital or community health center in Laboratory 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 Laboratory; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Health next door
The Pennsylvania towns that border Laboratory have CDC estimates of their own. Pennsylvania: 33.8% obesity, 11.6% diabetes, 15.8% smoking; U.S. 32.9%, 12%, 11.8%.
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amwell Township | C+ | 38.4% | 11.8% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| South Strabane Township | C+ | 38.7% | 11.9% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Questions about health in Laboratory
Why doesn’t Laboratory have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Laboratory.
What hospital is closest to Laboratory?
The Washington Hospital in Washington, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Laboratory’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Laboratory?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Centerville Clinics - City Mission Site in Washington, 2.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Laboratory.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health. 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.