Benson county, ND
Benson County, North Dakota[edit | edit source]
Benson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,832. The county seat is Minnewaukan. The county was created on March 9, 1883 and named after B.W. Benson, a Dakota Territory legislator at the time.
Healthcare in Benson County[edit | edit source]
Healthcare in Benson County, North Dakota is primarily provided by two main facilities: the Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility and the Heart of America Medical Center.
Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility[edit | edit source]
The Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility is a comprehensive healthcare center located in Belcourt, North Dakota. It is managed by the Indian Health Service and provides a wide range of medical services to the residents of Benson County and surrounding areas. The facility offers services such as primary care, emergency care, dental care, and behavioral health services.
Heart of America Medical Center[edit | edit source]
The Heart of America Medical Center is a critical access hospital located in Rugby, North Dakota. It provides a variety of healthcare services to the residents of Benson County and the surrounding region. The medical center offers services such as acute care, long-term care, home health, hospice, and a wide range of specialty services.
Health Statistics in Benson County[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, Benson County has a total area of 1,439 square miles, of which 1,389 square miles is land and 50 square miles is water. The county's population density is 4.9 inhabitants per square mile.
In terms of health statistics, Benson County has a higher than average rate of diabetes and obesity compared to the rest of North Dakota. The county also has a higher than average rate of smoking and alcohol consumption.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Healthcare in Benson County, North Dakota is primarily provided by the Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility and the Heart of America Medical Center. Both facilities offer a wide range of medical services to the residents of Benson County and the surrounding areas. Despite these resources, Benson County faces several health challenges, including higher than average rates of diabetes, obesity, smoking, and alcohol consumption.
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Benson county, ND
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaagen Jeffrey 1518044577 | MD | M | University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine | 1994 | Family Practice | Spirit Lake Health Center | Fort Totten | ND | 58335 |
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Allied healthcare providers
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Education | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomson Carlee 1164945994 | F | Other | 2017 | Nurse Practitioner | Spirit Lake Health Center | Fort Totten | ND | 58335 | ||||
| Victoria Treasure 1184299406 | F | Other | 2012 | Physician Assistant | 3883 74th Ave Ne | Spirit Lake Health Center | Fort Totten | ND | 58335 | 7017661600 |
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