Chippewa county, MN

Chippewa County, Minnesota

Chippewa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,441. Its county seat is Montevideo. The county was formed in 1862 and organized in 1868. It is named after the Chippewa River, which itself is named after the Ojibwe (Chippewa) Native American tribe.

Healthcare in Chippewa County

Healthcare in Chippewa County is primarily provided by two main facilities: the Chippewa County Montevideo Hospital and the Johnson Memorial Health Services.

Chippewa County Montevideo Hospital

Chippewa County Montevideo Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Montevideo, the county seat. It provides a wide range of healthcare services, including emergency care, surgical services, radiology, and rehabilitation services. The hospital is committed to providing high-quality care and has been recognized for its efforts in improving patient safety and satisfaction.

Johnson Memorial Health Services

Johnson Memorial Health Services is a healthcare facility located in Dawson, Minnesota. It offers a variety of services, including primary care, specialty care, and long-term care. The facility is known for its commitment to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves.

Health Statistics in Chippewa County

According to the Minnesota Department of Health, Chippewa County has a lower rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. The county also has a higher percentage of adults who have had a routine check-up in the past year compared to the state average.

In terms of health outcomes, Chippewa County has a lower rate of premature death (deaths before age 75) compared to the state average. However, the county has a higher rate of adult smoking and obesity compared to the state average.

Conclusion

Healthcare in Chippewa County is provided by a variety of facilities, with the Chippewa County Montevideo Hospital and Johnson Memorial Health Services being the primary providers. The county has a lower rate of uninsured individuals and a higher rate of routine check-ups compared to the state average. However, there are areas for improvement, such as reducing rates of adult smoking and obesity.

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Primary Care Chippewa county, MN

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Dirksen Lana 1316381965		F	University Of Minnesota Medical School	2013	Family Practice				Montevideo	MN	56265
Krueger Nicholas 1417959768	MD	M	University Of Minnesota Medical School	2000	Family Practice	Obstetrics/gynecology			Montevideo	MN	56265
Novotny Leesa 1225483563		F	Other	2015	Family Practice		824 N 11th St		Montevideo	MN	56265	3202698877
Duenas-barajas Eduardo 1235116914		M	Other	1989	Internal Medicine	Family Practice			Montevideo	MN	56265

Chippewa county, MN - Specialists

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Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Richard Backes 1871595686		M	Mayo Medical School	1985	Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)	Internal Medicine	30 S Behl St		Appleton	MN	56265	3202892400
Briones Eleazar 1255338067	MD	M	Other	1971	General Surgery				Montevideo	MN	56265

Allied healthcare providers

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Education	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Opdahl Brett 1598866584		M	Northwestern College Of Chiropractic	1994	Chiropractic				Montevideo	MN	56265
Stettner Jessica 1659783389		F	University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine	2014	Nurse Practitioner				Montevideo	MN	56265

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