Crawford county, KS

Crawford County, Kansas

• Crawford County is a county located in Southeast Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 39,134. Its county seat is Girard, and its most populous city is Pittsburg. The county was founded in 1867 and is named in honor of Samuel J. Crawford, Governor of Kansas.

Healthcare in Crawford County, KS

• Healthcare in Crawford County, Kansas is a vital part of the community, providing essential medical services to residents of the county. The healthcare sector in Crawford County includes a variety of facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.

Hospitals

• Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg is the primary healthcare facility in Crawford County. It is a 343-bed facility that provides a wide range of services including emergency care, surgical services, cardiology, oncology, and women's health. The hospital is part of the Ascension Via Christi health system, the largest provider of healthcare services in Kansas.

Clinics

• There are several clinics in Crawford County that provide specialized medical services. The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) in Pittsburg is a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides comprehensive primary and preventive care, including dental and mental health services.

Long-Term Care Facilities

• Crawford County is home to several long-term care facilities. The Medicalodges Pittsburg is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that provides a range of services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and long-term care.

Health Statistics

• According to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the leading causes of death in Crawford County are heart disease, cancer, and chronic lower respiratory diseases. The county has a higher rate of smoking and obesity compared to the state average, which are significant risk factors for these diseases.

Conclusion

• Healthcare in Crawford County, Kansas plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and well-being of its residents. With a variety of healthcare facilities available, residents have access to essential medical services. However, like many rural counties, Crawford County faces challenges in healthcare delivery, including access to care and health disparities. Efforts are ongoing to address these issues and improve the health outcomes of Crawford County residents.
  

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Primary care

• Family doctors
• General practice doctors
• Internists
• Pediatricians
• Obstetrics/gynecology doctors

Primary Care Crawford county, KS

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Cranston Holly 1720119456		F	University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal)	2003	Family Practice	Geriatric Medicine		Jplmc Fam Med Mt Car	Pittsburg	KS	66762
Koehn Daniel 1164528220		M	University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal)	1988	Family Practice			Suite 2	Pittsburg	KS	66762
Stevens Rachel 1477789741		F	University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal)	2006	Family Practice				Pittsburg	KS	66762
Redman Jarin 1811348592		M	Other	2016	Internal Medicine				Pittsburg	KS	66762
Sandness Kathleen 1124118005	MD	F	University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal)	1988	Internal Medicine				Pittsburg	KS	66762
Taylor John 1457446791	MD	M	University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal)	2001	Internal Medicine				Pittsburg	KS	66762
Hudson Casey 1023405685		F	Arizona College Of Osteopathic Medicine Mid Western University	2015	Pediatric Medicine	Internal Medicine			Pittsburg	KS	66762

Crawford county, KS - 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
Xun Chang 1992983498		F	Other	1983	Hematology/oncology				Pittsburg	KS	66762
Zafuta Michael 1679663520	MD	M	Baylor College Of Medicine	1994	Orthopedic Surgery				Pittsburg	KS	66762
Wullschleger Todd 1275631137	MD	M	University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine	1991	Pathology				Pittsburg	KS	66762

Allied healthcare providers

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Education	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Long Jennifer 1013505700		F	Cleveland Chiropractic College - Kansas City	2020	Chiropractic				Pittsburg	KS	66762
Newkirk Mary 1972912830		F	Other	2014	Nurse Practitioner				Girard	KS	66743
Rink Shannon 1265168702		F	Other	2022	Nurse Practitioner				Pittsburg	KS	66762
Painter Katherine 1316145154		F	University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry	2007	Optometry				Girard	KS	66743

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