Dickinson county, MI
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Dickinson County, Michigan[edit | edit source]
- Dickinson County is a county located in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 26,168. The county seat is Iron Mountain. Dickinson is Michigan's newest county, formed in 1891 from parts of Marquette, Menominee, and Iron counties. The county was named for Don M. Dickinson (D), U.S. Postmaster General under President Grover Cleveland.
Healthcare in Dickinson County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare is a significant aspect of life in Dickinson County, with several well-known healthcare facilities providing a range of services to the local community.
Dickinson County Healthcare System[edit | edit source]
- Dickinson County Healthcare System is a leading healthcare provider in Dickinson County. It is a general medical and surgical facility located in Iron Mountain, Michigan. The hospital has 49 beds and provides a comprehensive range of services including emergency care, orthopedics, cardiology, obstetrics, and more.
Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center[edit | edit source]
- The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center is a Veterans Affairs hospital in Iron Mountain, Michigan. It provides a full range of medical, surgical, psychiatric, and diagnostic services, including an emergency department, primary care, and specialty clinics.
Bellin Health Iron Mountain[edit | edit source]
- Bellin Health Iron Mountain is a healthcare facility that offers a variety of services including family medicine, women's health, and orthopedics. It is part of the Bellin Health System, a Wisconsin-based network of healthcare providers.
Health Statistics in Dickinson County[edit | edit source]
- According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Dickinson County has a relatively high percentage of elderly residents, with 20.2% of the population being 65 years and older. This has implications for the demand for healthcare services in the county.
- The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, ranks Dickinson County 57th out of 83 counties in Michigan for overall health outcomes. This ranking takes into account factors such as premature death, poor or fair health, poor physical health days, and poor mental health days.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Dickinson County, Michigan, is served by a number of reputable facilities, each offering a range of services to meet the needs of the local community. With a significant elderly population, the demand for healthcare services in the county is high, and the local healthcare providers work tirelessly to meet this demand and ensure the health and wellbeing of all residents.
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