Alexander county, NC

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Alexander County, North Carolina[edit | edit source]

  • Alexander County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 37,198. Its county seat is Taylorsville. Alexander County is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Healthcare in Alexander County, North Carolina[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare is a significant aspect of life in Alexander County, with several healthcare facilities providing a range of services to the residents. These facilities include hospitals, clinics, and specialized healthcare centers.

Alexander County Health Department[edit | edit source]

  • The Alexander County Health Department is a local health department in Alexander County, North Carolina. It provides a variety of public health services, including immunizations, family planning, and environmental health services. The department also offers health education and promotion programs to improve the health of the community.

Valley Nursing Center[edit | edit source]

  • Valley Nursing Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Taylorsville, North Carolina. It offers a range of services, including long-term care, rehabilitation services, and specialized care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

Taylorsville House[edit | edit source]

  • Taylorsville House is an assisted living facility in Taylorsville, North Carolina. It provides a homelike setting for seniors who need assistance with daily activities but do not require the full-time medical care provided by a nursing home.

Alexander Community Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Alexander Community Hospital is a critical access hospital in Taylorsville, North Carolina. It provides emergency care, surgical services, and inpatient and outpatient care to residents of Alexander County and surrounding areas.

Health Statistics in Alexander County[edit | edit source]

  • According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Alexander County ranks 45th out of 100 counties in North Carolina for overall health outcomes. The county has a lower percentage of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. However, the county has a higher percentage of adults who smoke and a higher percentage of individuals who are physically inactive compared to the state average.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Alexander County, North Carolina, is provided by a variety of facilities, each offering a range of services to meet the diverse needs of the community. From public health services provided by the Alexander County Health Department to specialized care provided by facilities like Valley Nursing Center and Taylorsville House, residents have access to comprehensive healthcare services close to home.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Alexander county, NC



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Brooks Greogory 1285724260 M West Virginia University School Of Medicine 1992 Family Practice 50 Macedonia Church Rd A Taylorsville NC 28681 8287325300
Detar Dewey 1750499604 MD M Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine 1987 Family Practice Taylorsville NC 28681
Goodnight Jonathan 1780003699 M Other 2014 Family Practice 1668 Nc Hwy 16 S Taylorsville NC 28681 8286329736
Kauth Brian 1780797803 MD M Albany Medical College Of Union University 1997 Family Practice Taylorsville NC 28681
Summers Shane 1497751671 MD M Ohio State University College Of Medicine 1986 Family Practice Taylorsville NC 28681
Welch Carl 1649383605 M Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine 1961 Family Practice Taylorsville NC 28681



Alexander county, NC - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Alford Peter 1356333827 M University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine 1979 Pulmonary Disease Critical Care (Intensivists) • Internal Medicine Taylorsville NC 28681



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Duckworth Priscilla 1922410414 F Other 2014 Nurse Practitioner Taylorsville NC 28681
Lanier Amanda 1952836405 F Other 2016 Nurse Practitioner Taylorsville NC 28681
Brian Bechtol 1508827239 PA M Other 2002 Physician Assistant 2330 Brookford Blvd Hickory NC 28681 8283580048


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