Brookings county, SD
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Brookings County, South Dakota[edit | edit source]
- Brookings County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 31,965. The county seat is Brookings, and the county was created in 1871 and organized in 1872. It is named after Wilmot Wood Brookings, a politician and pioneer of southeastern South Dakota.
Healthcare in Brookings County, South Dakota[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare is a vital aspect of life in Brookings County, with several well-known healthcare facilities providing a range of services to the local community.
Brookings Health System[edit | edit source]
- Brookings Health System is a non-profit, city-owned health system that offers the community a full range of inpatient, outpatient, surgery, home health, and extended care services. The health system includes the 49-bed Brookings Hospital, the 79-bed The Neighborhoods at Brookview nursing home, Brookhaven Estates senior living apartments, Yorkshire Eye Clinic, Arlington Medical Center, White Medical Clinic, and Volga Medical Clinic.
Avera Medical Group Brookings[edit | edit source]
- Avera Medical Group Brookings is a department of Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center. It offers comprehensive services, including family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics, orthopedics, pediatrics, and general surgery. The clinic also offers on-site radiology and laboratory services.
Sanford Health Brookings Clinic[edit | edit source]
- Sanford Health Brookings Clinic is part of the larger Sanford Health network. The clinic provides a variety of services, including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and women's health. The clinic also offers specialty services such as cardiology, orthopedics, and urology.
Health Statistics in Brookings County[edit | edit source]
- According to the South Dakota Department of Health, Brookings County has a lower rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. The county also has a higher rate of individuals who have received preventative services, such as mammograms and colorectal cancer screenings. The county's rate of tobacco use is lower than the state average, but the rate of excessive drinking is higher.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Brookings County, South Dakota, is comprehensive and accessible, with several major healthcare providers offering a wide range of services. The county's health statistics reflect a community that values preventative care and has lower rates of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. However, like many communities, Brookings County faces ongoing health challenges, including higher rates of excessive drinking.
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| Primary Care | Providing comprehensive primary care including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Pediatrics | 
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| Specialists | A full spectrum from Addiction Medicine to Urology, representing diverse specialties | |
| Surgeons | Expertise across disciplines including Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and more | |
| Dentists and Other Providers | Detailed listing of Dentists, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, and Optometrists alongside other allied healthcare providers | |
| Hospitals | An overview of Hospitals in South Dakota | |
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