Appomattox county, VA
Appomattox County, Virginia[edit | edit source]
- Appomattox County is a United States county located in the Piedmont region and near the center of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The county is part of the Lynchburg, VA Metropolitan Statistical Area, and its county seat is the town of Appomattox.
- Appomattox County was created in 1845 from parts of four other Virginia counties. The name Appomattox comes from the Appomattoc tribe of the Powhatan Confederacy, and it means "the place where the waters meet."
Healthcare in Appomattox County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Appomattox County is primarily provided by two main facilities: Centra Southside Community Hospital and Appomattox Medical Center.
Centra Southside Community Hospital[edit | edit source]
- Centra Southside Community Hospital is a 116-bed facility that has been serving the central Virginia area since 1927. The hospital offers a wide range of services, including emergency care, surgical services, and a maternity ward. The hospital is part of the larger Centra Health system, which serves a large portion of central and southern Virginia.
Appomattox Medical Center[edit | edit source]
- Appomattox Medical Center is a primary care facility that offers a range of services to the residents of Appomattox County. The center provides preventative care, chronic disease management, and acute care services. The center is affiliated with Centra Medical Group, which is part of the larger Centra Health system.
Health Statistics in Appomattox County[edit | edit source]
- According to the Virginia Department of Health, Appomattox County has a lower rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. The county also has a lower rate of hospitalizations due to heart disease and diabetes compared to the state average.
- However, the county has a higher rate of obesity and smoking compared to the state average. These factors contribute to a higher rate of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes in the county.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Appomattox County is primarily provided by Centra Southside Community Hospital and Appomattox Medical Center. The county has a lower rate of uninsured individuals and hospitalizations due to heart disease and diabetes compared to the state average. However, the county has a higher rate of obesity and smoking, which contributes to a higher rate of chronic diseases.
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Appomattox county, VA
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brose Teodora 1730594029 | F | Other | 2014 | Family Practice | 131 Jones St | Appomattox | VA | 24522 | 4343528235 | |||
| Burroughs Joel 1710951785 | M | University Of Virginia School Of Medicine | 1997 | Family Practice | Appomattox | VA | 24522 | |||||
| Carmack John 1639152812 | M | Other | 1987 | Family Practice | 131 Jones St | Appomattox | VA | 24522 | 4343528235 | |||
| Hinkle Leah 1740264803 | F | Other | 1996 | Family Practice | 131 Jones St | Appomattox | VA | 24522 | 4343528235 | |||
| Latham Charles 1780064501 | M | Other | 2015 | Family Practice | 131 Jones St | Appomattox | VA | 24522 | 4343528235 | |||
| Pugh Ernest 1831163575 | MD | M | University Of Virginia School Of Medicine | 1985 | Family Practice | 624 Jones St | Appomattox | VA | 24522 | 4342634000 |
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