Cherokee county, IA

Cherokee County, IA[edit | edit source]

Cherokee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,432. The county seat is Cherokee. The county is named after the Cherokee tribe of Native Americans, who ceded the land that now comprises the county to the federal government in 1825.

Healthcare in Cherokee County, IA[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Cherokee County, IA is primarily provided by the Cherokee Regional Medical Center and several other healthcare facilities. These facilities offer a wide range of services, including emergency care, primary care, specialty care, and long-term care.

Cherokee Regional Medical Center[edit | edit source]

Cherokee Regional Medical Center is a critical access hospital located in Cherokee, IA. It provides a comprehensive range of healthcare services to residents of Cherokee County and surrounding areas. The hospital has 25 beds and offers services including emergency care, surgical services, rehabilitation services, diagnostic imaging, and more.

The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission, a national healthcare accreditation organization. In 2020, the hospital had a total of 1,200 admissions, 5,000 emergency department visits, and performed 500 surgeries.

Other Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]

In addition to the Cherokee Regional Medical Center, there are several other healthcare facilities in Cherokee County, IA. These include:

Cherokee Mental Health Institute: This is a state-run psychiatric hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient mental health services.
Cherokee County Public Health Department: This county department offers a variety of public health services, including immunizations, health education, and disease prevention programs.
Cherokee Specialty Care: This is a long-term care facility that provides skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services.

Health Statistics[edit | edit source]

According to the Iowa Department of Public Health, the leading causes of death in Cherokee County, IA in 2020 were heart disease, cancer, and chronic lower respiratory diseases. The county has a higher rate of smoking and obesity compared to the state average, which are risk factors for these diseases.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Cherokee County, IA is provided by a variety of facilities, each offering a range of services to meet the diverse needs of the county's residents. From the comprehensive care provided by the Cherokee Regional Medical Center to the specialized services offered by the Cherokee Mental Health Institute and the Cherokee County Public Health Department, residents have access to high-quality healthcare close to home.

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Primary care[edit source]

Primary Care Cherokee county, IA

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Loughlin Nicholas 1336679588		M	Other	2017	Family Practice		300 Sioux Valley Dr		Cherokee	IA	51012	7122256265
Parker Wesley 1790780476	MD	M	University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine	1986	Family Practice	Geriatric Medicine			Cherokee	IA	51012
Rice Timothy 1841295532		M	Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences	1992	Family Practice				Cherokee	IA	51012
Vandelune Christopher 1871598557	DO	M	Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences	2001	Family Practice			Sioux Valley Family Health	Cherokee	IA	51012
Wigginton Shelby 1083107452		F	Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine	2018	Family Practice				Cherokee	IA	51012