Buncombe county, NC
Buncombe County, North Carolina[edit | edit source]
- Buncombe County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 238,318. Its county seat is Asheville. Buncombe County is part of the Asheville, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Healthcare in Buncombe County, North Carolina[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Buncombe County, North Carolina is a vital aspect of the community, with several well-known healthcare facilities providing a range of services to the residents.
Mission Health System[edit | edit source]
- Mission Health System is the largest healthcare provider in western North Carolina. It is a not-for-profit independent community hospital system based in Asheville. The health system includes six hospitals, numerous outpatient and surgery centers, post-acute care provider CarePartners, long-term acute care provider Asheville Specialty Hospital, and the region’s only dedicated Level II trauma center.
CarePartners[edit | edit source]
- CarePartners provides post-acute care, including rehabilitation, home health, adult care, and hospice services. It is a part of the Mission Health System and is located in Asheville.
Asheville Specialty Hospital[edit | edit source]
- Asheville Specialty Hospital is a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) that is a part of the Mission Health System. It is the only LTACH in the western North Carolina region.
Buncombe County Health Department[edit | edit source]
- The Buncombe County Health Department provides public health services to the residents of Buncombe County. These services include immunizations, family planning, WIC services, and environmental health services.
Health Statistics in Buncombe County[edit | edit source]
- According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Buncombe County ranks 16th out of 100 counties in North Carolina for overall health outcomes. The county has a lower percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health compared to the state average. The county also has a lower percentage of adults who smoke compared to the state average.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Buncombe County, North Carolina is comprehensive and accessible, with a range of facilities and services available to meet the needs of the community. From the largest healthcare provider, Mission Health System, to the public health services provided by the Buncombe County Health Department, residents have access to quality healthcare services.
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Primary Care Buncombe county, NC
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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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| 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 North Carolina | |
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