Baca county, CO

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Baca County, Colorado[edit | edit source]

Baca County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,581. The county seat is Springfield. Baca County was created by the Colorado legislature on April 16, 1889, out of the eastern portions of Las Animas County. Baca County was named in honor of pioneer and Colorado territorial legislator Felipe Baca.

Healthcare in Baca County, Colorado[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Baca County, Colorado is primarily provided by the Southeast Colorado Hospital District and Long Term Care Center, a critical access hospital located in Springfield. The hospital provides a wide range of services including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, long-term care, and home health services.

Southeast Colorado Hospital District and Long Term Care Center[edit | edit source]

Southeast Colorado Hospital District and Long Term Care Center is a critical access hospital located in Springfield, Colorado. The hospital was established in 1967 and has been serving the residents of Baca County and the surrounding areas ever since. The hospital is equipped with 21 acute care beds and 60 long-term care beds. The hospital also provides a wide range of services including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, long-term care, and home health services.

The hospital is part of the Southeast Colorado Hospital District, a special district created by the Colorado legislature to provide healthcare services to the residents of Baca County and the surrounding areas. The district is governed by a board of directors elected by the residents of the district.

Other Healthcare Facilities in Baca County[edit | edit source]

In addition to the Southeast Colorado Hospital District and Long Term Care Center, there are several other healthcare facilities in Baca County. These include the Baca County Public Health Agency, which provides public health services to the residents of Baca County, and the Springfield Medical Clinic, a primary care clinic located in Springfield.

Baca County Public Health Agency[edit | edit source]

The Baca County Public Health Agency is a county health department located in Springfield, Colorado. The agency provides a wide range of public health services to the residents of Baca County, including immunizations, disease prevention and control, health education, and emergency preparedness.

Springfield Medical Clinic[edit | edit source]

The Springfield Medical Clinic is a primary care clinic located in Springfield, Colorado. The clinic provides a wide range of services including preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute care services. The clinic is staffed by a team of healthcare professionals including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

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Primary Care Baca county, CO



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Greene Dana 1013982925 MD F University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver 2000 Family Practice 900 Church St Springfield CO 81073 7195236628
Lafevers Nathan 1437612678 M University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 2019 Family Practice Springfield CO 81073



Baca county, CO - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Javier Janette 1194706267 MD F Other 2002 Emergency Medicine Springfield CO 81073



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Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Lease Harold 1760572218 DC M Other 1983 Chiropractic Suite 189 Walsh CO 81090


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