Cowlitz county, WA
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Cowlitz County, Washington[edit | edit source]
- Cowlitz County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2010 census, the population was 102,410. The county seat is Kelso, and its largest city is Longview. The county was formed in April 1854. Its name derives from the anglicized version of the Cowlitz Indian term Cow-e-liske, meaning either 'capturing the medicine spirit' or 'spirit of medicine'.
Healthcare in Cowlitz County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Cowlitz County is primarily provided by two major healthcare facilities: PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Longview-Kelso Medical Office.
PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center[edit | edit source]
- PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center is a not-for-profit, 193-bed acute care hospital and Level III trauma center located in Longview. It provides a full range of outpatient and inpatient diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. The hospital's inpatient and outpatient services include medical, surgical, pediatric, critical care, home health, outpatient and acute inpatient psychiatric, oncology, obstetrical, and other specialties.
Kaiser Permanente Longview-Kelso Medical Office[edit | edit source]
- Kaiser Permanente Longview-Kelso Medical Office is a healthcare facility located in Kelso. It offers a wide range of medical services including family medicine, laboratory, pharmacy, and imaging services.
Health Statistics in Cowlitz County[edit | edit source]
- According to the Washington State Department of Health, Cowlitz County has a higher rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. In 2018, 8.4% of the population in Cowlitz County was uninsured, compared to the state average of 6.4%.
- The county also has a higher rate of smoking and obesity compared to the state average. In 2018, 19% of adults in Cowlitz County were smokers, compared to the state average of 14%. Similarly, 30% of adults in the county were obese, compared to the state average of 27%.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Cowlitz County, Washington is a critical aspect of the community, with major facilities like PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Longview-Kelso Medical Office providing a wide range of services. However, the county faces challenges such as higher rates of uninsured individuals and lifestyle-related health issues compared to the state average.
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