Brown county, KS

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Brown County, Kansas[edit | edit source]

Brown County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 9,738. Its county seat and most populous city is Hiawatha. The county was named in honor of two members of the Kansas Territorial Legislature, Albert G. and Andrew J. Brown.

Healthcare in Brown County, Kansas[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Brown County, Kansas is primarily provided by two main facilities: the Hiawatha Community Hospital and the Horton Community Hospital.

Hiawatha Community Hospital[edit | edit source]

Hiawatha Community Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital located in Hiawatha, Kansas. The hospital provides a wide range of healthcare services including emergency care, surgical services, rehabilitation, and diagnostic imaging. The hospital also operates several specialty clinics and a home health agency.

The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission, a national healthcare accreditation organization. In 2020, the hospital served over 2,000 inpatients and over 10,000 outpatients.

Horton Community Hospital[edit | edit source]

Horton Community Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Horton, Kansas. The hospital provides a variety of healthcare services including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, and diagnostic imaging.

The hospital is also accredited by the Joint Commission. In 2020, the hospital served over 1,000 inpatients and over 5,000 outpatients.

Healthcare Challenges in Brown County, Kansas[edit | edit source]

Despite the presence of these healthcare facilities, Brown County faces several healthcare challenges. These include a high rate of uninsured residents, a shortage of primary care physicians, and a high prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.

To address these challenges, both the Hiawatha Community Hospital and the Horton Community Hospital have implemented programs aimed at improving access to care, promoting preventive health services, and managing chronic diseases.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Brown County, Kansas is provided by two main facilities, the Hiawatha Community Hospital and the Horton Community Hospital. Despite facing several healthcare challenges, these hospitals continue to provide essential healthcare services to the residents of Brown County.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Brown county, KS



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Cook Naomi 1578516621 MD F University Of Michigan Medical School 2006 Family Practice Fl 2 Hiawatha KS 66434
Jarvis Jessica 1518303999 F University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal) 2013 Family Practice Fl 2 Hiawatha KS 66434
Searight Lowell 1659343671 MD M University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal) 1981 Family Practice Fl 2 Hiawatha KS 66434



Brown county, KS - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Mamidipally Swapna 1083896880 F Other 2002 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Hiawatha KS 66434



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Jagels Danielle 1013338342 F Other 2013 Nurse Practitioner Fl 2 Hiawatha KS 66434
Truelove Angela 1124009014 OD F Southern College Of Optometry 1997 Optometry Suite A Hiawatha KS 66434
Wilhelm Amanda 1154913002 F University Of South Florida College Of Medicine 2020 Physical Therapy Amberwell Rehabilitation Services Horton KS 66439
Varghese Elizabeth 1184351728 M Other 1977 Physician Assistant Amberwell Horton Clinic Horton KS 66439 7854862468


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