Columbus county, NC
Columbus County, North Carolina[edit | edit source]
- Columbus County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 58,098. Its county seat is Whiteville. The county was formed in 1808 from parts of Bladen County and Brunswick County. It was named for Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer who reached the Americas in 1492.
Healthcare in Columbus County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare is a significant aspect of life in Columbus County, with several well-known healthcare facilities providing services to the residents.
Columbus Regional Healthcare System[edit | edit source]
- Columbus Regional Healthcare System is a not-for-profit, community-owned and controlled healthcare system located in Whiteville, North Carolina. It is the leading healthcare provider for residents of Columbus County, offering a wide range of services including emergency care, surgical services, and maternity care.
Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center[edit | edit source]
- Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is a hospital located in nearby Brunswick County, but it also serves residents of Columbus County. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including a 24-hour emergency department, a maternity center, and a cancer center.
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare[edit | edit source]
- Lower Cape Fear LifeCare is a non-profit organization that provides a comprehensive range of services for individuals facing a life-limiting illness, including hospice care, palliative care, and bereavement services. They serve residents in Columbus County and several other counties in North Carolina.
Health Statistics in Columbus County[edit | edit source]
- According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, Columbus County ranks 92nd out of 100 counties in North Carolina for overall health outcomes. The county has a higher than average rate of premature death, with 11,300 years of potential life lost before age 75 per 100,000 population, compared to the North Carolina average of 7,200.
- The county also has a higher than average rate of adult smoking and obesity, with 23% of adults smoking and 36% of adults being obese. These factors contribute to the county's high rates of heart disease and diabetes.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- While Columbus County has several well-known healthcare facilities, the county faces significant health challenges. Efforts are ongoing to improve the health outcomes for residents, with a focus on prevention and early intervention.
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Columbus county, NC
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnhill Peggy 1407858301 | F | Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University | 1997 | Family Practice | Whiteville | NC | 28472 | |||||
| Bridger Dewey 1386683944 | M | Wake Forest University School Of Medicine | 1987 | Family Practice | 800 Jefferson St | Suite 112 | Whiteville | NC | 28472 | 9106629500 | ||
| Fitch Michael 1366462889 | M | Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University | 2004 | Family Practice | Chadbourn | NC | 28431 | |||||
| Gerald Melvin 1811931140 | M | Howard University College Of Medicine | 1964 | Family Practice | 805 S Madison St | Whiteville | NC | 28472 | 9106422050 | |||
| Wheatley Samuel 1255345633 | M | University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine | 1975 | Obstetrics/gynecology | Whiteville | NC | 28472 |
Columbus county, NC - Specialists
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene John 1558327031 | MD | M | Howard University College Of Medicine | 1978 | Emergency Medicine | Cerro Gordo | NC | 28430 | ||||
| Koch Richard 1215908199 | M | Eastern Virginia Medical School | 2004 | Emergency Medicine | Whiteville | NC | 28472 | |||||
| Ngale Yvonne 1598929747 | F | Other | 2000 | Endocrinology | Internal Medicine | Whiteville | NC | 28472 |
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| Primary Care | Providing comprehensive primary care including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Pediatrics | 
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| Dentists and Other Providers | Detailed listing of Dentists, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, and Optometrists alongside other allied healthcare providers | |
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