Chippewa county, MI
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Chippewa County, Michigan[edit | edit source]
- Chippewa County, Michigan is a county located in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 38,520. The county seat is Sault Ste. Marie. The county is named for the Ojibwe (Chippewa) people, and was set off and organized in 1826.
Healthcare in Chippewa County, Michigan[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Chippewa County is primarily provided by two main facilities: War Memorial Hospital and Sault Tribe Health and Human Services.
War Memorial Hospital[edit | edit source]
- War Memorial Hospital is a non-profit, 149-bed acute care hospital located in Sault Ste. Marie. It offers a full range of services, including general surgery, emergency care, pediatrics, and women's health. The hospital also has a comprehensive cancer center and a rehabilitation center. In 2020, the hospital had a total of 6,500 admissions, 28,000 emergency department visits, and 200,000 outpatient visits.
Sault Tribe Health and Human Services[edit | edit source]
- Sault Tribe Health and Human Services is a tribal organization that provides a variety of healthcare services to the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and other eligible individuals residing in the seven-county service area of the Upper Peninsula. Services include medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, optometry, and community health. The organization operates several health centers throughout the county.
Health Statistics[edit | edit source]
- According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Chippewa County has a lower rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. In 2019, the percentage of uninsured individuals in the county was 6.5%, compared to the state average of 8.4%. The county also has a higher rate of individuals receiving Medicaid, with 27.5% of the population enrolled in the program.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Chippewa County, Michigan is comprehensive and accessible, with a range of services provided by both a major hospital and a tribal health organization. The county's health statistics indicate a lower rate of uninsured individuals and a higher rate of Medicaid enrollment compared to the state average, suggesting that healthcare services are relatively accessible to residents.
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Chippewa county, MI
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maloney Daniel 1760421499 | MD | M | Illinois Medical College | 1998 | Family Practice | Brimley | MI | 49715 | ||||
| Sawyer James 1316397094 | M | Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine | 2016 | Family Practice | Sault S Marie | MI | 49783 | |||||
| Steven Klein 1508834227 | MD | M | Wayne State University School Of Medicine | 1990 | Family Practice | 28455 Haggerty Rd | Novi | MI | 49783 | 2485532200 |
Chippewa county, MI - Specialists
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siniakov Igor 1053430272 | M | University Of Michigan Medical School | 2005 | Dermatology | Sault Sainte Marie | MI | 49783 | |||||
| Paplawski Michael 1750735312 | M | Other | 2016 | General Surgery | Sault Sainte Marie | MI | 49783 | |||||
| Rechner Paula 1669427753 | MD | F | University Of Michigan Medical School | 1995 | General Surgery | Sault S Marie | MI | 49783 | ||||
| Foster Robert 1932190972 | MD | M | Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine | 1985 | Orthopedic Surgery | Sault S Marie | MI | 49783 | ||||
| Tan Zachary 1013438779 | M | Other | 2013 | Orthopedic Surgery | Sault S Marie | MI | 49783 |
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| Dentists and Other Providers | Detailed listing of Dentists, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, and Optometrists alongside other allied healthcare providers | |
| Hospitals | An overview of Hospitals in Michigan | |
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