Clay county, MS

Clay County, Mississippi

• Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,634. Its county seat is West Point. The county is named in honor of American statesman Henry Clay, member of the United States Senate from Kentucky and United States Secretary of State in the 19th century.

Geography

• According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 416 square miles (1,080 km2), of which 410 square miles (1,100 km2) is land and 5.6 square miles (15 km2) (1.3%) is water.

Healthcare in Clay County

• Healthcare in Clay County is primarily provided by two main facilities: North Mississippi Medical Center and Clay County Medical Center.

North Mississippi Medical Center

• North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) is a hospital in Tupelo, Mississippi. It is the flagship hospital of the North Mississippi Health Services, a regional health organization that serves 24 counties in North Mississippi and Northwest Alabama. The hospital has 650 beds and offers a wide range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and women's health.

Clay County Medical Center

• Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) is a critical access hospital located in West Point, Mississippi. It has 25 beds and provides services such as emergency care, general surgery, radiology, and rehabilitation. The hospital is part of the North Mississippi Health Services network.

Health Statistics

• According to the Mississippi State Department of Health, Clay County has a higher than average rate of diabetes and cardiovascular disease compared to the rest of the state. The county also has a lower than average rate of residents who are physically active, which may contribute to these health issues.

Conclusion

• Healthcare in Clay County, Mississippi is a critical aspect of the community, with facilities like the North Mississippi Medical Center and Clay County Medical Center providing essential services. However, the county faces health challenges such as high rates of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, indicating a need for continued focus on health promotion and disease prevention.
  

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Primary Care Clay county, MS

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Dowdy Matthew 1700370319		M	William Carey University College Of Osteopathic Medicine	2018	Family Practice		740 Medical Ctr Dr		West Point	MS	39773	6624948500
Landrum Emily 1639550783		F	University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine	2015	Family Practice				West Point	MS	39773
Morgan William 1316477607		M	University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine	2017	Family Practice		755 Emergency Dr		West Point	MS	39773	6624948500
Wilkerson Stephen 1790166841		M	William Carey University College Of Osteopathic Medicine	2011	Family Practice		969 Emergency Dr	West Point Surgical Associates	West Point	MS	39773	6624952308
Glisson James 1245274281	MD	M	University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine	2002	Internal Medicine				West Point	MS	39773

Clay county, MS - Specialists

• Addiction medicine doctors
• Advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologists
• Allergy/immunology doctors
• Anesthesiologists
• Cardiac electrophysiologists
• Cardiologists
• Dermatologists
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Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Billsby Christopher 1952832370		M	William Carey University College Of Osteopathic Medicine	2017	Emergency Medicine				West Point	MS	39773
Knight Russell 1730123142	MD	M	University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine	2002	Emergency Medicine				West Point	MS	39773
Young Thomas 1770946493		M	University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine	2016	Emergency Medicine				West Point	MS	39773
Brand Woodrow 1053492645		M	University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine	1993	General Surgery				West Point	MS	39773
Thomas Kenneth 1891900569		M	University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine	2006	Urology				West Point	MS	39773

Allied healthcare providers

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Education	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Smart Caleb 1669134698		M	Other	2021	Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna)				West Point	MS	39773
Ford Madison 1811579964		F	Other	2020	Nurse Practitioner				West Point	MS	39773
Pettit Jessica 1003202953		M	Other	2011	Physical Therapy				West Point	MS	39773

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