Breathitt county, KY

Breathitt County, Kentucky[edit | edit source]

Breathitt County is a county located in the eastern part of the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,878. Its county seat is Jackson, Kentucky. The county was formed in 1839 and was named for John Breathitt, who was Governor of Kentucky from 1832 to 1834. Breathitt County was a prohibition or dry county, until a public vote in July 2016 that approved alcohol sales.

Healthcare in Breathitt County, Kentucky[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Breathitt County, Kentucky is primarily provided by two main facilities: Kentucky River Medical Center and Juniper Health, Inc..

Kentucky River Medical Center[edit | edit source]

Kentucky River Medical Center is a 55-bed acute care hospital located in Jackson, KY. The hospital provides a comprehensive array of services including emergency services, surgery, a birthing center, diagnostic imaging, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and a geriatric psychiatric unit. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

Juniper Health, Inc.[edit | edit source]

Juniper Health, Inc. is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides primary care services to the residents of Breathitt County and surrounding areas. Services provided by Juniper Health include family medicine, pediatrics, women's health, dental care, and behavioral health services. Juniper Health operates four health centers in Eastern Kentucky, including one in Breathitt County.

Health Statistics[edit | edit source]

According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Breathitt County ranks 119 out of 120 in overall health outcomes in Kentucky. The county has a higher than average rate of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity. The county also has a higher than average rate of uninsured individuals. The primary care physician to population ratio in Breathitt County is 1,520:1, compared to the Kentucky average of 1,310:1.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

While Breathitt County, Kentucky has faced health challenges, the presence of healthcare facilities like Kentucky River Medical Center and Juniper Health, Inc. provide essential services to the community. Efforts are ongoing to improve health outcomes and access to care in the county.

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Primary Care Breathitt county, KY

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	City	State	ZIP
Bowman Kenny 1740471960		M	University Of Pikeville, Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Med	2002	Family Practice	Jackson	KY	41339
Aina Olayinka 1295706976		M	Other	1984	Internal Medicine	Jackson	KY	41339
Coats Peter 1922076470	MD	M	University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine	1999	Internal Medicine	Jackson	KY	41339