Atchison county, KS

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Atchison County, KS[edit | edit source]

  • Atchison County is a county located in Northeast Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2020 census, the county population was approximately 16,000. The largest city and county seat is Atchison. The county was named in honor of David Rice Atchison, a United States Senator from Missouri.

Geography[edit | edit source]

  • Atchison County covers an area of approximately 434 square miles, of which 431 square miles is land and 2.6 square miles is water.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

  • As of the 2020 census, there were approximately 16,000 people, 6,500 households, and 4,500 families residing in the county.

Economy[edit | edit source]

  • The county's economy is primarily based on agriculture, manufacturing, and healthcare services.

Healthcare in Atchison County, KS[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare is a vital part of Atchison County's community infrastructure. The county is home to several healthcare facilities that provide a range of services to residents.

Atchison Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Atchison Hospital is a general medical and surgical facility located in Atchison, KS. It offers a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, and specialized clinics.

Atchison Community Health Clinic[edit | edit source]

  • Atchison Community Health Clinic is a federally qualified health center that provides comprehensive primary healthcare services to the residents of Atchison County.

Atchison Senior Village[edit | edit source]

  • Atchison Senior Village is a long-term care facility that provides a range of services including skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assisted living.

Atchison Family Medicine[edit | edit source]

  • Atchison Family Medicine is a primary care clinic that provides a range of services including preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute care services.

Healthcare Challenges and Opportunities[edit | edit source]

  • Like many rural counties, Atchison County faces unique healthcare challenges including access to care, healthcare workforce shortages, and health disparities. However, the county also has several opportunities for healthcare improvement including telehealth, healthcare partnerships, and health promotion initiatives.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Atchison county, KS



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Asher Joseph 1497216154 M University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal) 2019 Family Practice Atchison KS 66002



Atchison county, KS - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Porter Charles 1114949393 MD M University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal) 1977 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Suite 160a Atchison KS 66002
Rovenstine Steven 1396719035 DO M At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville 1997 Emergency Medicine Atchison KS 66002
Mehta Ashwani 1871695858 M Other 1979 Interventional Cardiology Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Suite 160a Atchison KS 66002



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Knudson Paige 1346932373 F University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal) 2023 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Atchison KS 66002
Mata Sarah 1417329129 F Other 2015 Nurse Practitioner Atchison KS 66002
Griffin Eric 1881367530 F Other 2008 Physician Assistant 800 Ravenhill Dr Atchison KS 66002 9133672131


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