Braxton county, WV

Braxton County, West Virginia

Braxton County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,523. The county seat is Sutton. The county was formed in 1836 from parts of Lewis, Kanawha, and Nicholas counties and named for Carter Braxton, a Virginia statesman and signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Healthcare in Braxton County, WV

Healthcare in Braxton County, West Virginia is primarily provided by two main facilities: Braxton County Memorial Hospital and Braxton Health Care Center.

Braxton County Memorial Hospital

Braxton County Memorial Hospital is a general medical and surgical facility located in Gassaway, WV. It is a critical access hospital, offering both inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital has a 24-hour emergency department, a radiology department, a laboratory, and a pharmacy. It also offers specialized services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.

Braxton Health Care Center

Braxton Health Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Sutton, WV. It provides long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized services for individuals with complex health conditions. The center has a team of experienced healthcare professionals, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists.

Health Statistics in Braxton County, WV

According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Braxton County ranks 44th out of 55 counties in West Virginia for overall health outcomes. The county has a higher rate of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity compared to the state average. The rate of uninsured individuals is also higher than the state average.

Conclusion

While Braxton County, WV has a small population, it is served by two main healthcare facilities that provide a range of services to meet the community's needs. However, there are significant health challenges in the county, as indicated by its health rankings and the prevalence of unhealthy behaviors. Efforts to improve health outcomes in the county will require addressing these challenges and ensuring access to quality healthcare services.

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Primary Care Braxton county, WV

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Jones Christine 1801865290	MD	F	Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University	2002	Family Practice				Duck	WV	25063

Braxton county, WV - Specialists

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Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Benjamin Jackson 1629502562		M	Other	2016	Addiction Medicine	Family Practice	33 E Victoria St		Buckhannon	WV	26601	3044732230

Allied healthcare providers

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Education	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Carpenter Brandi 1134853278		F	Other	2022	Nurse Practitioner				Sutton	WV	26601
Jackson Stephanie 1376972422		F	Other	2012	Nurse Practitioner				Burnsville	WV	26335
Mann Amy 1336692441		F	Other	2016	Nurse Practitioner				Gassaway	WV	26624
Boring Kevin 1174637805		M	Other	1992	Physical Therapy				Gassaway	WV	26624
Joshua Baker 1003897497	PA	M	Other	2001	Physician Assistant		78 Queens Alley Rd		Rock Cave	WV	26601	3049246262
Oney Jerri 1497732416		F	Other	1995	Physician Assistant				Gassaway	WV	26624

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