Choctaw county, AL
Choctaw County, Alabama[edit | edit source]
Choctaw County is a county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,859. The county seat is Butler. The county was established on December 29, 1847, and named for the Choctaw tribe of American Indians.
Healthcare in Choctaw County[edit | edit source]
Healthcare in Choctaw County, Alabama is primarily provided by two main facilities: Choctaw General Hospital and Rush Health Systems.
Choctaw General Hospital[edit | edit source]
Choctaw General Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital located in Butler, Alabama. The hospital provides a range of services including emergency care, inpatient care, outpatient services, diagnostic imaging, medical and surgical care, and rehabilitation services. The hospital is part of the Alabama Hospital Association and is accredited by the Joint Commission.
Rush Health Systems[edit | edit source]
Rush Health Systems is a healthcare system that operates a clinic in Butler, Alabama. The clinic provides primary care services, including preventive care, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, and health education. The clinic is part of the larger Rush Health Systems network, which includes seven hospitals and more than 50 specialty and primary care practices.
Health Statistics[edit | edit source]
According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, Choctaw County has a higher rate of diabetes and heart disease compared to the state average. The county also has a higher percentage of adults who smoke and a lower percentage of adults who engage in regular physical activity.
Health Initiatives[edit | edit source]
Several health initiatives have been implemented in Choctaw County to improve the health of residents. These include the Choctaw County Health Department's efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent chronic diseases, and the Alabama Department of Public Health's initiatives to improve access to healthcare services in rural areas.
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Primary Care Choctaw county, AL
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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| Mahler Lex 1831259043 | DO | M | Nova Southeastern College Of Osteo Medicine | 1994 | Family Practice | Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine | Butler | AL | 36904 |
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