Dawson county, TX

Dawson County, Texas

Dawson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, its population was 13,833. The county seat is Lamesa. The county was created in 1876 and later organized in 1905. It is named for Nicholas Mosby Dawson, a soldier of the Texas Revolution.

Healthcare in Dawson County

Healthcare in Dawson County, Texas is a vital part of the community, providing essential medical services to residents of the county. The healthcare system in Dawson County includes hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.

Hospitals

Medical Arts Hospital is the primary healthcare facility in Dawson County. Located in Lamesa, it is a 49-bed acute care facility that provides a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, and diagnostic imaging.

Clinics

Lamesa Primary Care Clinic and Dawson County Health Clinic are two of the main clinics in Dawson County. These clinics provide primary care services, preventive care, and chronic disease management.

Long-Term Care Facilities

Lamesa Nursing and Rehabilitation is a long-term care facility in Dawson County that provides skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, and long-term care for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Health Statistics

According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, Dawson County has a higher rate of diabetes and cardiovascular disease compared to the state average. The county also has a lower rate of physical activity and a higher rate of obesity.

Health Resources

Residents of Dawson County have access to a variety of health resources. The Texas Department of State Health Services provides information on health services available in the county, including mental health services, substance abuse services, and public health services.

Conclusion

Healthcare in Dawson County, Texas is a critical component of the community. With a range of healthcare facilities and services, residents have access to the care they need. However, like many rural counties, Dawson County faces health challenges such as higher rates of chronic disease and limited access to care. Efforts are ongoing to improve health outcomes and access to care in Dawson County.

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

Primary Care Dawson county, TX

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Chapanos Petros 1487643524	MD	M	Other	1991	Family Practice		1502 N Ave K	Lamesa Primary Care	Lamesa	TX	79331	8068723069
Key Mark 1861684441		M	Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine	2007	Family Practice				Lamesa	TX	79331
Sprys Eileen 1982044111		F	Other	2013	Family Practice		2200 N Bryan Ave		Lamesa	TX	79331	8068722183
Sprys Michael 1679709893		M	Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine	2012	Family Practice	Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine			Lamesa	TX	79331

Dawson county, TX - Specialists

• Addiction medicine doctors
• Advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologists
• Allergy/immunology doctors
• Anesthesiologists
• Cardiac electrophysiologists
• Cardiologists
• Dermatologists
• More...

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Sikes James 1861486888	MD	M	Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine	1996	Emergency Medicine				Lamesa	TX	79331
Costilla Vanessa 1952629065		F	Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine	2010	Gastroenterology				Lamesa	TX	79331

Allied healthcare providers

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Education	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Ramos Abel 1891137253		M	Other	2012	Chiropractic				Lamesa	TX	79331

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