Custer county, ID
Custer County, Idaho[edit | edit source]
Custer County is a rural mountain county located in the center of the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,368. The county seat is Challis. Established in 1881, the county was named for the General Custer Mine, where gold was discovered five years earlier. Custer County relies on ranching, mining, and tourism as its main resources.
Healthcare in Custer County, Idaho[edit | edit source]
Healthcare in Custer County, Idaho is primarily provided by two main facilities: Steele Memorial Medical Center and Challis Area Health Center.
Steele Memorial Medical Center[edit | edit source]
Steele Memorial Medical Center is a critical access hospital located in Salmon, Idaho, serving the residents of Custer County and surrounding areas. The hospital provides a range of services including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, surgical services, and diagnostic imaging. The hospital also operates a rural health clinic and a rehabilitation department offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
Challis Area Health Center[edit | edit source]
Challis Area Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in Challis, Idaho. The center provides a wide range of healthcare services to the residents of Custer County, regardless of their ability to pay. Services include primary care, preventive care, chronic disease management, behavioral health services, and dental care.
Health Statistics in Custer County, Idaho[edit | edit source]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Custer County has a relatively high percentage of residents over the age of 65, which can impact the types of healthcare services needed in the area. The county also has a higher than average rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Healthcare in Custer County, Idaho is provided by a mix of hospital and clinic services, with a focus on meeting the needs of the county's rural and aging population. Both Steele Memorial Medical Center and Challis Area Health Center play crucial roles in providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to the residents of Custer County.
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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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| Boese Karlee 1568928323 | F | Other | 2021 | Clinical Social Worker | Challis | ID | 83226 | |||||
| Ritan Elizabeth 1982250924 | F | Other | 2022 | Clinical Social Worker | Challis | ID | 83226 | |||||
| Banks Matthew 1639443880 | M | Other | 2011 | Physician Assistant | Challis | ID | 83226 | |||||
| Petrie Breeann 1235430059 | F | Other | 2010 | Physician Assistant | Suite 994 | Challis | ID | 83226 | ||||
| Smith Stephen 1639448798 | M | Other | 2011 | Physician Assistant | Challis | ID | 83226 |
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| Dentists and Other Providers | Detailed listing of Dentists, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, and Optometrists alongside other allied healthcare providers | |
| Hospitals | An overview of Hospitals in Idaho | |
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