Photo: PennDOT · Public domainWhere Westover residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Westover, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Westover. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westover
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Westover
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Westover runs above Pennsylvania on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Westover
54.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 22.3% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Westover
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.3%), 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 Westover’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Westover adults…
Westover runs above PA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Westover 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.
Care in and near Westover
No hospital or community health center in Westover 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 Westover; ≈ 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 Westover adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Westover runs above Pennsylvania.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Westover 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Burnside Township | C− | 38.9% | 13.9% | 21.9% | ZIP codes |
Chest 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 Westover adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Westover
Why doesn’t Westover have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Westover.
What hospital is closest to Westover?
Conemaugh Miners Medical Center in Hastings, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Westover’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Westover?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tri County Community Health Center in Cherry Tree, 6.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westover.
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.