Deuel county, SD

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Deuel County, South Dakota[edit | edit source]

Deuel County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,364. Its county seat is Clear Lake. The county was created in 1862 and organized in 1878. It is named for Jacob S. Deuel, a pioneer settler.

Healthcare in Deuel County[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Deuel County, South Dakota is primarily provided by two main facilities: the Deuel County Hospital and the Clear Lake Medical Center.

Deuel County Hospital[edit | edit source]

Deuel County Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Clear Lake, South Dakota. It provides emergency services, inpatient and outpatient care, surgical services, and diagnostic imaging. The hospital is equipped with 25 beds and employs a staff of approximately 100 healthcare professionals and support staff.

Clear Lake Medical Center[edit | edit source]

Clear Lake Medical Center is a primary care clinic also located in Clear Lake. It offers a wide range of services including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and women's health. The center is staffed by board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners.

Health Statistics in Deuel County[edit | edit source]

According to the South Dakota Department of Health, Deuel County has a lower rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. The county also has a higher percentage of adults who have had a routine checkup in the past year compared to the state average.

In terms of specific health issues, Deuel County has a lower rate of adult obesity and a higher rate of physical activity among adults compared to the state average. However, the county has a higher rate of adult smoking and a lower rate of adults who have received a flu vaccine in the past year compared to the state average.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Deuel County, South Dakota is comprehensive and accessible, with two main facilities providing a wide range of services. The county's health statistics indicate a generally healthy population, although there are areas for improvement such as reducing the rate of adult smoking and increasing the rate of flu vaccination.

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Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Jacob Quail 1235366691 M University Of Minnesota Medical School 2009 General Surgery 400 N Hiawatha Dr Canton SD 57226 6059874378
Kapadia Ravi 1669736427 M Other 2012 General Surgery Clear Lake SD 57226
Egbuche Obiora 1164818464 M Other 2009 Interventional Cardiology Clear Lake SD 57226



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Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Morgan Lauren 1386397263 F Other 2020 Nurse Practitioner Clear Lake SD 57226


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