Benson county, ND

Benson County, North Dakota

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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