Cottle county, TX

Cottle County, Texas

Cottle County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,505. Its county seat is Paducah. The county was founded in 1876 and later organized in 1892. It is named for George Washington Cottle, who died defending the Alamo.

Healthcare in Cottle County

Healthcare in Cottle County, Texas is primarily provided by two main facilities: Cottle County Hospital and Paducah Medical Clinic.

Cottle County Hospital

Cottle County Hospital is a general medical and surgical facility located in Paducah, Texas. It is a critical access hospital, meaning it is a rural community hospital that has been given special designation by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

The hospital provides a range of services including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, and diagnostic imaging. As of 2020, the hospital has 25 beds and employs approximately 50 healthcare professionals.

Paducah Medical Clinic

Paducah Medical Clinic is a primary care clinic also located in Paducah, Texas. The clinic provides a range of services including routine check-ups, preventative care, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.

The clinic is staffed by a team of healthcare professionals including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. As of 2020, the clinic serves approximately 1,000 patients annually.

Health Statistics

According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, Cottle County has a higher rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. As of 2019, approximately 20% of Cottle County residents were uninsured, compared to the state average of 18%.

In terms of health outcomes, Cottle County has a higher rate of premature death (deaths before age 75) compared to the state average. The county's rate of premature death was 10,000 per 100,000 population in 2019, compared to the state average of 7,500 per 100,000 population.

Conclusion

While Cottle County, Texas has access to healthcare through the Cottle County Hospital and Paducah Medical Clinic, the county faces challenges in terms of insurance coverage and health outcomes. Efforts to improve healthcare in Cottle County must address these issues in order to ensure all residents have access to high-quality, affordable healthcare services.

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