El Paso county, CO
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El Paso County, Colorado[edit | edit source]
- El Paso County is one of the 64 counties of the U.S. state of Colorado. The 2020 Census recorded its population at 720,403, making it the second-most populous county in Colorado, after the City and County of Denver. The county seat is Colorado Springs, the second most populous city in Colorado.
- El Paso County is located in East Central Colorado. It has a diverse economy with a strong emphasis on military and high-tech industries. The county is home to many military installations including Fort Carson, Peterson Air Force Base, and the United States Air Force Academy.
Healthcare in El Paso County, Colorado[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare is a significant aspect of life in El Paso County. The county is home to several well-known healthcare facilities that provide a wide range of services to residents.
Penrose-St. Francis Health Services[edit | edit source]
- Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 522-bed acute care facility in Colorado Springs which includes Penrose Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center. Penrose-St. Francis is southern Colorado's only Magnet Recognized hospital.
UCHealth Memorial Hospital[edit | edit source]
- UCHealth Memorial Hospital is a leading hospital for patients and families in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region. It is a Level I Trauma Center, with a dedicated team of trauma staff and surgeons on duty 24 hours a day.
Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs[edit | edit source]
- Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is a top-ranked hospital for pediatric healthcare in southern Colorado. It provides comprehensive medical care for kids of all ages, from newborns to teenagers.
Peak Vista Community Health Centers[edit | edit source]
- Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare to people facing access barriers in the Pikes Peak Region.
Public Health in El Paso County[edit | edit source]
- The El Paso County Public Health department is responsible for promoting public health and wellness in the county. It provides a variety of services, including disease prevention, health promotion, and protection from environmental threats.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- El Paso County, Colorado, is a diverse and populous county with a robust healthcare system. Its healthcare facilities range from general hospitals to specialized children's hospitals, providing comprehensive care for all residents. The county's public health department also plays a crucial role in promoting health and wellness in the community.
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Primary Care El Paso county, CO
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| Primary Care | Providing comprehensive primary care including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Pediatrics | 
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| Specialists | A full spectrum from Addiction Medicine to Urology, representing diverse specialties | |
| Surgeons | Expertise across disciplines including Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and more | |
| Dentists and Other Providers | Detailed listing of Dentists, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, and Optometrists alongside other allied healthcare providers | |
| Hospitals | An overview of Hospitals in Colorado | |
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