Buckingham county, VA

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Buckingham County, Virginia[edit | edit source]

  • Buckingham County is a rural United States county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and containing the geographic center of the state. Buckingham County is part of the Piedmont region of Virginia, and the county seat is the town of Buckingham.
  • Buckingham County was created in 1761 from the southeastern portion of Albemarle County and was predominantly farmland. The county was probably named in honor of the Duke of Buckingham, though the precise origin is uncertain.

Geography[edit | edit source]

  • Buckingham County is located in the Piedmont region of Virginia, and it is bordered by the James River on the north and the Appomattox River on the south. The county is about 65 miles west of Richmond, the state capital.

Healthcare in Buckingham County, VA[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Buckingham County is primarily provided by two main facilities: the Buckingham Family Medicine and the Centra Southside Community Hospital.

Buckingham Family Medicine[edit | edit source]

  • Buckingham Family Medicine is a primary care clinic located in Buckingham, VA. It provides comprehensive healthcare services to patients of all ages. Services include preventive care, chronic disease management, acute care, and women's health services. The clinic is staffed by board-certified family medicine physicians and nurse practitioners.

Centra Southside Community Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Centra Southside Community Hospital is a 116-bed facility located in Farmville, VA, about 20 miles from Buckingham. It offers a wide range of services including emergency care, surgical services, pediatrics, women's services, orthopedics, and physical therapy. The hospital is part of the larger Centra Health system, which serves central and southern Virginia.

Public Health in Buckingham County[edit | edit source]

  • Public health services in Buckingham County are provided by the Piedmont Health District, which is part of the Virginia Department of Health. The health district provides services such as immunizations, family planning, WIC, environmental health services, and disease prevention and control.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Buckingham County, with its rich history and rural charm, offers residents and visitors a peaceful environment. The healthcare facilities in the county, though not as numerous as in more urban areas, provide essential services to the community. With the ongoing support of these facilities, Buckingham County continues to be a healthy place to live and work.

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Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Camero Barbara 1043917198 F Other 2020 Clinical Social Worker New Canton VA 23123
Johnson Michele 1710354451 F Other 2009 Clinical Social Worker New Canton VA 23123
Arnold Adam 1003326315 M Other 2017 Nurse Practitioner New Canton VA 23123
Blackwell Haley 1831707421 F Other 2020 Nurse Practitioner New Canton VA 23123 4345813271
Bradshaw Mercy 1124566625 F Other 2016 Nurse Practitioner New Canton VA 23123
Talbott Shelia 1285133306 F Other 2017 Nurse Practitioner New Canton VA 23123


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