Blair county, PA

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Blair County, Pennsylvania[edit | edit source]

  • Blair County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 127,089. Its county seat is Hollidaysburg. The county was created on February 26, 1846, from parts of Huntingdon and Bedford Counties.
  • Blair County comprises the Altoona, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). It is located in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains, in the southern portion of the state's central region.

Healthcare in Blair County[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare is a significant aspect of life in Blair County, with several well-known healthcare facilities providing services to the residents. These facilities range from hospitals to specialized clinics, offering a wide array of medical services.

UPMC Altoona[edit | edit source]

  • UPMC Altoona is a 380-bed acute care hospital with a surgery center and regional trauma center serving Blair and surrounding counties in west-central Pennsylvania. UPMC Altoona, located in downtown Altoona, is a private, non-profit, community health care system.

Nason Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Nason Hospital is a 100-bed hospital located in Roaring Spring, Blair County. It provides a full range of inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, and therapeutic services with a medical staff of more than 50 physicians representing various specialties.

Tyrone Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Tyrone Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital located in Tyrone, Blair County. It offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services, including emergency, diagnostic, and rehabilitation services.

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona[edit | edit source]

  • HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona is a 70-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services designed to return patients to leading active and independent lives.

Public Health in Blair County[edit | edit source]

  • The Blair County Department of Health is responsible for promoting and protecting the health of its residents. The department provides a variety of services including health education, disease prevention, environmental health protection, and emergency preparedness.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Blair County, Pennsylvania, is comprehensive and accessible, with a range of facilities catering to various medical needs. From major hospitals like UPMC Altoona to specialized facilities like HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, residents have access to quality healthcare services. The Blair County Department of Health also plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and wellbeing of the community.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Blair county, PA



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Aaron Christopher 1083879860 M Other 2008 Family Practice Altoona PA 16602
Armstrong Jeffrey 1336465814 M Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University 2010 Family Practice Suite 3 Altoona PA 16601
Armstrong Jeffrey 1336465814 M Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University 2010 Family Practice Tyrone PA 16686
Delozier Levi 1861756934 M Other 2007 Family Practice G1 Altoona PA 16601
Devan Victoria 1801862974 F Other 2000 Family Practice Williamsburg PA 16693
Edgell Penne 1831169572 F Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine 1993 Family Practice Altoona PA 16602
Fabina Jacqulin 1730409509 F Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie 2010 Family Practice F2 Altoona PA 16601
Fabina Jacqulin 1730409509 F Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie 2010 Family Practice Williamsburg PA 16693
Flores Regino 1588640403 M Other 1990 Family Practice Altoona PA 16602
Flores Regino 1588640403 M Other 1990 Family Practice Bellwood PA 16617

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Blair county, PA - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Jonathan Holtz 1104151174 M Georgetown University School Of Medicine 2008 Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology 152 Zeman Dr Ebensburg PA 16602 8144712233
Straesser Sara 1124432414 F Other 2014 Anesthesiology Fl 7 Altoona PA 16601
Gattuso Joseph 1356347033 MD M University Of Maryland School Of Medicine 1982 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Internal Medicine Altoona PA 16601
Michelle Stoudt 1689643660 DO F Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine 1993 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Infectious Disease 1321 11th Ave Altoona PA 16686 8149422411
Howard Black 1215047626 M Tufts University School Of Medicine 1986 Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) General Surgery 620 Howard Ave Altoona PA 16602
Green David 1871792127 M Other 2003 Critical Care (Intensivists) Infectious Disease Pulmonary Disease Altoona PA 16601
Joyce Alice 1780663104 MD F Medical College Of Pennsylvania 1983 Dermatology Altoona PA 16602
Augustin Keni 1699090266 M Howard University College Of Medicine 2010 Diagnostic Radiology Altoona PA 16601
Dennis Jolanta 1932360062 F Other 1998 Diagnostic Radiology Altoona PA 16601
Esiri Karunaratne 1447230537 M Other 1969 Diagnostic Radiology 620 Howard Ave Altoona PA 16602

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Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Lonero Stacy 1427793215 F Other 2022 Certified Nurse Midwife (Cnm) Suite A Altoona PA 16601
Beckstead Amanda 1427696749 F Other 2020 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Fl 7 Altoona PA 16601
Black Terry 1275563819 CNA M Other 1994 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Fl 7 Altoona PA 16601
Degol Leah 1003928573 CNA F Other 1993 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Altoona PA 16602
Duff Christine 1518987874 CNA F Other 1997 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Altoona PA 16602
Koelle Tiffany 1578747044 F Other 2007 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Altoona PA 16602
Nathan Pyle 1750761334 M Other 2015 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 10455 Lincoln Hwy Everett PA 16601 8146236161
Troy Sorchilla 1982973814 M Other 2011 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 600 Somerset Ave Windber PA 16601 8144673000
Zorger Christopher 1700121944 M Other 2012 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Altoona PA 16602 8149465469
Bell Laura 1255647152 F Palmer College Chiropractic - West Sunnyvale 2010 Chiropractic Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Altoona PA 16602

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