Dutchess county, NY
Dutchess County, New York[edit | edit source]
- Dutchess County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 297,488. The county seat is Poughkeepsie. Dutchess County is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located in the Mid-Hudson Region of the Hudson Valley.
Healthcare in Dutchess County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Dutchess County is provided by a variety of facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and specialized care centers. The county is home to several well-known healthcare facilities that provide a wide range of services to residents.
Hospitals[edit | edit source]
- Vassar Brothers Medical Center is a 365-bed facility that has been serving the community since 1887. It offers a variety of services, including a Level II trauma center, a stroke center, and a cardiac intervention center.
- MidHudson Regional Hospital is a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. It provides a wide range of services, including emergency care, surgical services, and specialized care for conditions such as cancer and heart disease.
Clinics[edit | edit source]
- Hudson River Healthcare operates several clinics in Dutchess County. These clinics provide primary care services, as well as dental care, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment.
- Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley provides reproductive health services, including birth control, STD testing and treatment, and cancer screenings.
Specialized Care Centers[edit | edit source]
- The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is a multi-service organization providing residential, educational, preventive and therapeutic child welfare and mental health services.
- Anderson Center for Autism is a residential school for 124 students ranging in age from six to 21 years old who have autism.
Health Statistics[edit | edit source]
- According to the New York State Department of Health, Dutchess County has a lower rate of premature death (deaths before age 75) than the state average. The county also has lower rates of adult smoking and obesity than the state average, but a higher rate of excessive drinking.
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