Cottonwood county, MN

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Cottonwood County, Minnesota[edit | edit source]

Cottonwood County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 11,687. Its county seat is Windom. The county was created on May 23, 1857, named for the river in Germantown Township ("cottonwood" is the English meaning of the Dakota Sioux word "Waraju").

Healthcare in Cottonwood County[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Cottonwood County, Minnesota is primarily provided by two main facilities: Windom Area Health and Sanford Westbrook Medical Center.

Windom Area Health[edit | edit source]

Windom Area Health is a non-profit, critical access hospital located in Windom, the county seat of Cottonwood County. It offers a wide range of services including emergency care, surgery, radiology, and rehabilitation services. The hospital is committed to providing high-quality healthcare and has been recognized for its efforts in improving patient safety and quality of care.

Address: 2150 Hospital Drive, Windom, MN 56101 Phone: (507) 831-2400 Website: [1]

Sanford Westbrook Medical Center[edit | edit source]

Sanford Westbrook Medical Center is a primary care clinic and 25-bed critical access hospital located in Westbrook, Minnesota. It provides a variety of services including family medicine, obstetrics, orthopedics, and general surgery. The medical center is part of the larger Sanford Health network, one of the largest health systems in the United States.

Address: 920 Bell Ave, Westbrook, MN 56183 Phone: (507) 274-1100 Website: [2]

Public Health Services[edit | edit source]

The Cottonwood County Public Health department provides a variety of services to residents of the county. These services include disease prevention and control, health promotion, family health services, and emergency preparedness. The department works closely with local healthcare providers to ensure the health and well-being of all residents.

Address: 900 3rd Ave, Windom, MN 56101 Phone: (507) 831-1987 Website: [3]

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Cottonwood County, Minnesota is comprehensive and accessible, with a range of services provided by both hospitals and public health departments. The county's healthcare facilities are committed to providing high-quality care to all residents, ensuring the overall health and well-being of the community.

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Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Bruns Thomas 1851763932 M Other 2015 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Windom MN 56101 5078312400
Deprez Nicole 1790471027 F Other 2020 Clinical Social Worker Westbrook MN 56183
Samuelson Naomi 1093345571 F Other 2019 Nurse Practitioner Westbrook MN 56183
Shannon Duggan 1992981856 F Other 2015 Nurse Practitioner 2150 Hospital Dr Windom MN 56101 5078312400
Fell Nancy 1912986092 PA F Other 2000 Physician Assistant Westbrook MN 56183
Lewis Alettie 1932755402 F Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota 2019 Physician Assistant Windom MN 56101


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