Ashe county, NC

Ashe County, North Carolina

• Ashe County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 27,281. Its county seat is Jefferson. The county was created in 1799 from the western part of Wilkes County. It was named for Samuel Ashe, a Revolutionary War patriot, a superior court judge, and, briefly, the governor of North Carolina.

Healthcare in Ashe County

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

Ashe Memorial Hospital

• Ashe Memorial Hospital is the only general hospital in Ashe County. It is a critical access hospital providing emergency services, surgical services, rehabilitation therapy, diagnostic imaging, and laboratory services. The hospital also has a 60-bed skilled nursing facility known as Mountain Vista Health Park.

High Country Community Health

• High Country Community Health is a community health center in Ashe County. It provides comprehensive primary care, dental care, and behavioral health services to the residents of Ashe County. The center operates on a sliding fee scale, making healthcare accessible to all, regardless of their ability to pay.

Appalachian District Health Department

• The Appalachian District Health Department serves Ashe County, along with Watauga and Alleghany counties. The department provides a variety of public health services, including immunizations, family planning, prenatal care, WIC services, and environmental health services.

Demographics and Health Statistics

• As of the 2010 census, Ashe County had a population of 27,281. The median age was 45.8 years. The county has a slightly higher percentage of females (51.2%) compared to males (48.8%).
• In terms of health statistics, Ashe County has a lower percentage of adults with obesity (28%) compared to the state average (31%). However, the county has a higher percentage of adults who smoke (22%) compared to the state average (17%). The county also has a higher percentage of adults who report excessive drinking (13%) compared to the state average (12%).

Conclusion

• Healthcare in Ashe County, North Carolina, is served by a variety of facilities, each providing unique services to meet the needs of the community. From the comprehensive care provided by Ashe Memorial Hospital to the specialized services offered by High Country Community Health and the Appalachian District Health Department, residents have access to a wide range of healthcare options.
  

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Primary Care Ashe county, NC

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Bradley Elizabeth 1669448148		F	University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine	1991	Family Practice			Suite 7	Jefferson	NC	28640
Burgher Tara 1588814131		F	Other	2015	Family Practice		200 Hospital Ave		Jefferson	NC	28640	3368467101
Lang Gregory 1487620951		M	Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med	2000	Family Practice				Jefferson	NC	28640
Leonard Jayne 1457391401		F	Duke University School Of Medicine	1990	Family Practice			Suite 7	Jefferson	NC	28640
Miller Edward 1538194410	MD	M	University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine	1962	General Practice			Suite 3	Jefferson	NC	28640

Ashe county, NC - Specialists

• Addiction medicine doctors
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• Allergy/immunology doctors
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Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Korn Scott 1346286697	DO	M	Ohio University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine	1989	Emergency Medicine				Jefferson	NC	28640

Allied healthcare providers

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Education	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Clark Cathy 1215009758		F	Other	2006	Nurse Practitioner				Jefferson	NC	28640
Null Jessica 1306481809		F	East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine	2019	Nurse Practitioner			Suite 3	Jefferson	NC	28640

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