Barren county, KY
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Barren County, KY[edit | edit source]
- Barren County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 42,173. Its county seat is Glasgow. The county was founded on December 20, 1798, from parts of Warren and Green Counties. It was named for the Barrens, meadowlands that cover the northern third.
Healthcare in Barren County, KY[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare is a significant aspect of life in Barren County, with several well-known healthcare facilities providing services to residents.
T.J. Samson Community Hospital[edit | edit source]
- T.J. Samson Community Hospital is a 196-bed acute-care facility located in Glasgow, the county seat of Barren County. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, and maternity care. It is the largest employer in Barren County, with over 1,000 employees.
Barren County Health Department[edit | edit source]
- The Barren County Health Department provides a variety of public health services to the residents of Barren County. These services include immunizations, health education, disease prevention, and environmental health services. The health department also operates a clinic that provides primary care services to uninsured and underinsured residents.
Glasgow Pediatric Healthcare[edit | edit source]
- Glasgow Pediatric Healthcare is a pediatric clinic that provides comprehensive healthcare services to children and adolescents in Barren County. The clinic offers well-child check-ups, immunizations, and treatment for common childhood illnesses and injuries.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
- According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 500 square miles, of which 490 square miles is land and 10 square miles is water. The population density was 86 people per square mile. There were 17,095 housing units at an average density of 35 per square mile.
Education[edit | edit source]
- Education in Barren County is provided by the Barren County School District, which operates several elementary, middle, and high schools. The district also operates a technical center that provides vocational and technical education to high school students and adults.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
- Transportation in Barren County is facilitated by several major highways, including Interstate 65, U.S. Route 31, and U.S. Route 68. The county is also served by the Glasgow Municipal Airport, which provides general aviation services.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- List of counties in Kentucky
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Barren County, Kentucky
External Links[edit | edit source]
- Barren County Government
- T.J. Samson Community Hospital
- Barren County Health Department
- Glasgow Pediatric Healthcare
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Primary Care Barren county, KY
Barren county, KY - Specialists
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salifu Zakare 1770610081 | M | Other | 2002 | Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) | Cave City | KY | 42127 | |||||
| Carter Lee 1003916842 | MD | M | Loma Linda University School Of Medicine | 1975 | Emergency Medicine | Glasgow | KY | 42141 | ||||
| Mamauag Gilbert 1922056464 | MD | M | Other | 1988 | Emergency Medicine | Internal Medicine | Glasgow | KY | 42141 | |||
| Klapheke William 1184765620 | M | University Of Louisville School Of Medicine | 2004 | General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) • Emergency Medicine • Peripheral Vascular Disease • Surgical Oncology | Glasgow | KY | 42141 | ||||
| Yuan Duclair Carol 1528221850 | F | Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University | 2005 | Pulmonary Disease | Glasgow | KY | 42141 | |||||
| Preston David 1740208461 | MD | M | Emory University School Of Medicine | 1990 | Urology | Glasgow | KY | 42141 | ||||
| Short Kerry 1902879901 | M | University Of Louisville School Of Medicine | 1979 | Urology | Glasgow | KY | 42141 |
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