Currituck county, NC
Currituck County, North Carolina[edit | edit source]
- Currituck County is a county located in the northeastern part of North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,547. Its county seat is Currituck. The county was formed in 1668 as a precinct of Albemarle County and later gained county status in 1739. The name is "traditionally said to be an Indian word for wild geese; Coratank."
Healthcare in Currituck County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Currituck County is primarily provided by a mix of private practices, clinics, and one hospital. The county's healthcare system is designed to meet the needs of its residents, providing a range of services from primary care to specialized treatments.
Currituck County Health Department[edit | edit source]
- The Currituck County Health Department is a public health agency that provides a variety of health services to the residents of Currituck County. These services include immunizations, family planning, prenatal care, and communicable disease control. The department also conducts health education and outreach programs to promote health and wellness in the community.
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center[edit | edit source]
- Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is a general medical and surgical hospital located in nearby Elizabeth City, NC. It is the closest hospital to Currituck County, providing emergency services, surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, and a wide range of other healthcare services. The hospital is part of the larger Sentara Healthcare system, which operates more than 300 sites of care throughout Virginia and North Carolina.
Private Practices and Clinics[edit | edit source]
- There are several private practices and clinics in Currituck County that provide healthcare services. These include the Currituck Internal Medicine and Family Practice, which offers primary care services, and the Currituck Urgent Care, which provides immediate care for non-life-threatening conditions.
Health Statistics[edit | edit source]
- According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, Currituck County ranks 7th out of 100 counties in North Carolina for overall health outcomes. The county has a lower than average rate of premature death, with 6,300 years of potential life lost before age 75 per 100,000 population, compared to the North Carolina average of 7,200.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Currituck County, North Carolina, is comprehensive and accessible, with a variety of providers offering a wide range of services. From the public health services provided by the Currituck County Health Department to the specialized care available at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, residents have access to high-quality healthcare close to home.
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Currituck county, NC
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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| Gillman Jessica 1275829475 | F | West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine | 2011 | Internal Medicine | Moyock | NC | 27958 |
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| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Education | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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| Kaitlyn Wittwer 1215551601 | F | University Of Utah School Of Medicine | 2021 | Certified Nurse Midwife (Cnm) | 2608 Erwin Rd | Durham | NC | 27958 | 9196842595 |
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