Athens county, OH
Athens County, Ohio[edit | edit source]
- Athens County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 64,757. Its county seat is Athens, which is home to Ohio University, a large public research university with an enrollment of more than 20,000 students. The county is named for Athens, Greece.
Healthcare in Athens County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Athens County is primarily provided by two major healthcare facilities: OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital and Hopewell Health Centers, Inc..
OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital[edit | edit source]
- OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital is a non-profit hospital located in Athens, Ohio. It is a 134-bed general medical and surgical facility. The hospital provides a wide range of services including emergency care, surgical services, women's health, and outpatient services. It is part of the larger OhioHealth system, which is a not-for-profit, faith-based health system in Ohio.
Hopewell Health Centers, Inc.[edit | edit source]
- Hopewell Health Centers, Inc. is a community health center that provides a wide range of health services to residents of Athens County. These services include primary care, dental care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Hopewell Health Centers operates several clinics throughout Athens County, ensuring that healthcare is accessible to all residents.
Health Statistics in Athens County[edit | edit source]
- According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Athens County ranks 72nd out of 88 counties in Ohio for overall health outcomes. This ranking takes into account factors such as premature death, poor or fair health, poor physical health days, and poor mental health days.
- The county has a higher than average rate of adult smoking and obesity, and a lower than average rate of access to exercise opportunities. However, it has a lower than average rate of uninsured individuals, indicating that most residents have access to health insurance.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Athens County, Ohio is a critical aspect of the community. With major healthcare providers like OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital and Hopewell Health Centers, Inc., residents have access to a wide range of health services. However, there is still room for improvement in terms of overall health outcomes.
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Primary Care Athens county, OH
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