Buchanan county, MO
From WikiMD's Food, Medicine & Wellness Encyclopedia
Buchanan County, Missouri[edit | edit source]
- Buchanan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 89,201. Its county seat is St. Joseph. The county was originally named Roberts County, after settler Hiram Roberts. It was renamed in 1839 for James Buchanan, then a U.S. Senator and later the fifteenth President of the United States.
Healthcare in Buchanan County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Buchanan County, Missouri is primarily provided by two major healthcare facilities: Mosaic Life Care and Northwest Health Services.
Mosaic Life Care[edit | edit source]
- Mosaic Life Care is a physician-led life care company in St. Joseph, Missouri. It is one of the largest employers in the region and provides a wide range of services, including acute care, outpatient care, regional clinics, a life care program, and a wellness program. Mosaic Life Care is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a network of health care providers committed to better serving patients and their families through collaboration.
Northwest Health Services[edit | edit source]
- Northwest Health Services is a not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides healthcare services to residents in Northwest Missouri regardless of their ability to pay. They offer a variety of services including family medicine, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Health Statistics[edit | edit source]
- According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Buchanan County has a higher rate of smoking and obesity compared to the state average. The county also has a higher rate of uninsured individuals. Efforts are being made by both Mosaic Life Care and Northwest Health Services to address these health issues and improve the overall health of the county.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Buchanan County, Missouri is a vital aspect of the community. With major healthcare providers like Mosaic Life Care and Northwest Health Services, residents have access to a wide range of services. However, there are still health challenges that need to be addressed, such as high rates of smoking and obesity, and a high number of uninsured individuals. Through continued efforts and collaboration, Buchanan County can work towards improving the health and well-being of its residents.
WikiMD's DocFinder
Need helping finding a doctor or specialist in the United States? WikiMD can help with over 1 million healthcare providers in all the states and territories encompassing both the primary care and specialist providers. Try the WikiMD's DocFinder.
Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Buchanan county, MO
Buchanan county, MO - Specialists
Allied healthcare providers
| Missouri Physician / Provider Directory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Primary Care | Providing comprehensive primary care including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Pediatrics | 
|
| 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 Missouri | |
| World Directory | Explore doctors across the US with WikiMD's DocFinder or global healthcare facilities with the World Directory of Healthsites | |
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
