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As a nonprofit community hospital, Jacksonville Memorial Hospital (JMH) has been providing healthcare services to the residents of Morgan, Cass, Greene, Scott, Brown, Pike and Macoupin counties in west central Illinois since 1875. JMH contains 131 beds and is the largest employer in Morgan County, providing jobs and dollars that directly impact the local economy.

Priority Area

Mental Health

The demand for mental health services continues to outpace the supply of providers and services. The mental health provider rate in Morgan County is lower than both the Illinois state and U.S. values.
Compared to the IL Value (12.7%), Morgan has a value of 15.7% which is higher and worse. Compared to the IL Value (12.7%), Morgan has a value of 15.7% which is higher and worse.
Frequent Mental Distress
(Compared to IL State Value)
Compared to IL Counties, Morgan has a value of 17.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.4%. Compared to IL Counties, Morgan has a value of 17.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.4%.
Poor Mental Health: 14+ Days
(Compared to IL Counties)
Compared to IL Counties, Morgan has a value of 35.5 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 41 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 59. Compared to IL Counties, Morgan has a value of 35.5 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 41 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 59.
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Mental Health
(Compared to IL Counties)
Compared to the IL Value (315), Morgan has a value of 127 which is lower and worse. Compared to the IL Value (315), Morgan has a value of 127 which is lower and worse.
Mental Health Provider Rate
(Compared to IL State Value)

County: Morgan

Priority Area

Obesity

More than half of Morgan County adults are overweight or obese (66.2%). Obesity is an indicator of the overall health and lifestyle of a community. Obesity was a top concern of the CAC, as well as in the community survey.
Over time, the Morgan value is increasing, not significantly. Over time, the Morgan value is increasing, not significantly.
Adults who are Overweight or Obese
(Compared to Trend over Time)
Compared to IL Counties, Morgan has a value of 12.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 13.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 11.9%. Compared to IL Counties, Morgan has a value of 12.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 13.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 11.9%.
Adult Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
(Compared to IL Counties)
Compared to IL Counties, Morgan has a value of 13.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.5%. Compared to IL Counties, Morgan has a value of 13.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.5%.
Frequent Physical Distress
(Compared to IL Counties)
Compared to IL Counties, Morgan has a value of 14.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.2%. Compared to IL Counties, Morgan has a value of 14.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.2%.
Poor Physical Health: 14+ Days
(Compared to IL Counties)

County: Morgan

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Access to Exercise Opportunities
This indicator measures the percentage of individuals who live reasonably close to a park or recreational facility.
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Adults who are Sedentary
This indicator shows the percentage of adults who did not participate in any leisure-time activities (physical activities other than their regular job) during the past month.
Priority Area

Cancers

The incidence rate for all cancers in Morgan County is 548.0, and trending upward, which is higher than state (465.5) and national (448.7) averages. Breast and lung cancer were ranked highly by the CAC.
Compared to IL Counties, Morgan has a value of 560.2 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 482.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 515.7. Compared to IL Counties, Morgan has a value of 560.2 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 482.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 515.7.
All Cancer Incidence Rate
(Compared to IL Counties)
Compared to the IL Value (20.2), Morgan has a value of 22.7 which is higher and worse. Compared to the IL Value (20.2), Morgan has a value of 22.7 which is higher and worse.
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Breast Cancer
(Compared to IL State Value)
Compared to the IL Value (34.4), Morgan has a value of 48.4 which is higher and worse. Compared to the IL Value (34.4), Morgan has a value of 48.4 which is higher and worse.
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer
(Compared to IL State Value)
Compared to IL Counties, Morgan has a value of 124.3 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 114.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 124.3. Compared to IL Counties, Morgan has a value of 124.3 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 114.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 124.3.
Prostate Cancer Incidence Rate
(Compared to IL Counties)

County: Morgan