Dixie county, FL
Dixie County, Florida[edit | edit source]
- Dixie County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,422. Its county seat is Cross City. Dixie County was created in 1921 from the southern portion of Lafayette County and named for "Dixie", the common nickname for the southern United States.
Healthcare in Dixie County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Dixie County, Florida is primarily provided by a mix of private and public entities. The county is home to several healthcare facilities that offer a range of services, from primary care to specialized treatments.
Cross City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center[edit | edit source]
- Cross City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Cross City, the county seat of Dixie County. The facility offers a range of services including short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and specialized care for patients with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
Dixie County Health Department[edit | edit source]
- The Dixie County Health Department is a public health agency that provides a variety of health services to the residents of Dixie County. These services include immunizations, family planning, disease control, and environmental health services.
Tri-County Hospital - Williston[edit | edit source]
- Tri-County Hospital - Williston is a critical access hospital located in nearby Williston, Florida. It provides emergency care, surgical services, and inpatient care to residents of Dixie County and the surrounding areas.
Health Statistics[edit | edit source]
- According to the Florida Department of Health, Dixie County has a higher rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. In 2019, 16.5% of Dixie County residents under the age of 65 were uninsured, compared to the state average of 13.2%.
- The county also has a higher rate of smoking and obesity compared to the state average, which can contribute to a variety of health issues. In 2019, 23.1% of adults in Dixie County were smokers, and 39.2% were obese.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- While Dixie County, Florida has several healthcare facilities that provide a range of services, there are still significant health challenges facing the county, including a high rate of uninsured individuals and higher rates of smoking and obesity. Efforts to improve healthcare in Dixie County must address these challenges in order to improve the health and well-being of all residents.
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Dixie county, FL
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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| Salmani Tahir 1437307097 | M | Other | 2006 | Internal Medicine | Cross City | FL | 32628 |
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Allied healthcare providers
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Education | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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| Onumajuru Justina 1255031233 | F | Other | 2023 | Nurse Practitioner | Uf Health Dermatology Old Town | Old Town | FL | 32680 | 3525941500 | |||
| Minesinger James 1477690709 | M | Southern College Of Optometry | 1971 | Optometry | Cross City | FL | 32628 |
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