Choctaw county, MS
Choctaw County, MS[edit | edit source]
Choctaw County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,547. Its county seat is Ackerman. The county is named after the Choctaw Native American tribe, one of Mississippi's original inhabitants.
Healthcare in Choctaw County, MS[edit | edit source]
Healthcare in Choctaw County, Mississippi is primarily provided by two main facilities: the Choctaw Regional Medical Center and the Choctaw County Nursing Center.
Choctaw Regional Medical Center[edit | edit source]
Choctaw Regional Medical Center is a 15-bed critical access hospital located in Ackerman, MS. The hospital provides a range of services including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, and diagnostic imaging. The hospital is equipped with modern medical technology and staffed by a team of dedicated healthcare professionals.
The hospital's address is:
8613 MS-12, Ackerman, MS 39735, United States
Choctaw County Nursing Center[edit | edit source]
Choctaw County Nursing Center is a long-term care facility located in Ackerman, MS. The nursing center provides skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, and a variety of other healthcare services for residents. The center is committed to providing high-quality care in a comfortable and caring environment.
The nursing center's address is:
148 West Cherry Street, Ackerman, MS 39735, United States
Health Statistics in Choctaw County, MS[edit | edit source]
According to the Mississippi State Department of Health, Choctaw County has a lower than average rate of heart disease and stroke compared to the rest of the state. However, the county has a higher than average rate of diabetes and obesity.
In terms of healthcare access, Choctaw County has a lower number of primary care physicians per capita compared to the state average. This indicates a potential shortage of primary care services in the county.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Healthcare in Choctaw County, MS is a critical aspect of the county's infrastructure. With the presence of the Choctaw Regional Medical Center and the Choctaw County Nursing Center, residents have access to a range of healthcare services. However, like many rural areas, Choctaw County faces challenges in terms of healthcare access and chronic disease management.
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| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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| Eric Mcclendon 1841566288 | M | University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine | 2012 | Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) | 2520 5th St N | Columbus | MS | 39735 | 6622441000 |
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| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Education | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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| Copeland Jason 1326538315 | M | Other | 2017 | Nurse Practitioner | Ackerman | MS | 39735 | |||||
| Lilley Yoshie 1528475217 | F | Other | 2014 | Nurse Practitioner | Ackerman | MS | 39735 | |||||
| Randle Jan 1184675134 | NP | F | Other | 1997 | Nurse Practitioner | Ackerman | MS | 39735 |
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