Burke county, GA

Burke County, Georgia

• Burke County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,316. The county seat is Waynesboro. Burke County is part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

• Burke County is the second largest county by land area in Georgia. The county is located in the southeastern part of the state, above the fall line of the Ogeechee River. A majority of Burke County is located in the Lower Ogeechee River sub-basin of the Ogeechee River basin.

Healthcare in Burke County

• Healthcare is a significant aspect of life in Burke County. The county is served by several healthcare facilities, providing a range of services from primary care to specialized treatments.

Burke Medical Center

• Burke Medical Center is a critical access hospital located in Waynesboro, Georgia. It provides a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, and diagnostic imaging. The hospital is equipped with 40 beds and employs over 200 healthcare professionals.

Optim Medical Center - Screven

• Optim Medical Center - Screven is another healthcare facility serving Burke County. Located in Sylvania, this hospital offers a variety of services including orthopedic surgery, general surgery, and physical therapy.

Serenity Behavioral Health Systems

• Serenity Behavioral Health Systems is a community-based provider offering mental health, addictive disease, and developmental disability services to individuals in Burke County. They provide a comprehensive range of services, including outpatient counseling, crisis intervention, and residential programs.

Education

• Education in Burke County is administered by the Burke County School District. The district operates several elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as a pre-kindergarten program and an alternative school.

Transportation

• Transportation in Burke County is facilitated by a network of state and local highways, including U.S. Route 25 and State Route 24. The county is also served by the Waynesboro Municipal Airport.

Notable People

• Several notable individuals hail from Burke County, including professional football player Carlos Rogers and blues musician Blind Willie McTell.

See Also

• List of counties in Georgia
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Burke County, Georgia

External Links

• Burke County official website
• Burke Medical Center
• Optim Medical Center - Screven
• Serenity Behavioral Health Systems
  

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Primary Care Burke county, GA

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Jackson Joseph 1366483356		M	Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine	1970	Family Practice				Waynesboro	GA	30830
Cox James 1083966709		M	Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department	2014	Internal Medicine				Waynesboro	GA	30830

Burke county, GA - Specialists

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Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Poley Preeti 1285819615		F	Rush Medical College Of Rush University	2005	Ophthalmology				Waynesboro	GA	30830
Coleman Charles 1164457180		M	Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine	1973	Urology				Waynesboro	GA	30830

Allied healthcare providers

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Education	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Simmons Rachel 1053058107		F	Other	2022	Nurse Practitioner				Waynesboro	GA	30830
Durant Alan 1245323054		M	Other	1991	Optometry				Waynesboro	GA	30830

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