Photo: Rutke421 16:24, 23 December 2008 (UTC) · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Meadowview residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Meadowview, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Meadowview. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Meadowview
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Meadowview
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.7% across Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 6.1% across Virginia. In all, Meadowview runs above Virginia on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Meadowview has a community health center but no hospital
Southwest Virginia Community Health is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, 8.5 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Virginia figure falls outside Meadowview’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Meadowview adults…
Meadowview runs above VA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Meadowview
1 community health center in Meadowview, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Meadowview; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Meadowview adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Meadowview adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Meadowview adults feel lonely. 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9% of Meadowview adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Meadowview and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory | A− | 30% | 6.4% | 9.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Meadowview adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Meadowview
Why doesn’t Meadowview have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Meadowview.
What hospital is closest to Meadowview?
Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Meadowview’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 Meadowview?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Meadowview Community Health Center in Meadowview, 1.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Meadowview.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Virginia 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.