Granite county, MT

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Granite County, Montana[edit | edit source]

Granite County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 3,079. Its county seat is Philipsburg. The county was founded in 1893 and named for a mountain which contains the Granite Mountain silver mine.

Healthcare in Granite County[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Granite County is primarily provided by the Granite County Medical Center, a critical access hospital located in Philipsburg. The medical center offers a variety of services including emergency care, inpatient care, radiology, laboratory services, and physical therapy.

Granite County Medical Center[edit | edit source]

Granite County Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital located in Philipsburg, Montana. The hospital provides a wide range of medical services to the residents of Granite County and the surrounding areas. These services include emergency care, inpatient care, radiology, laboratory services, and physical therapy.

The hospital is staffed by a team of dedicated healthcare professionals who are committed to providing high-quality care to their patients. The hospital also works closely with other healthcare providers in the region to ensure that patients have access to specialized care when needed.

In addition to its hospital services, Granite County Medical Center also operates a skilled nursing facility and a rural health clinic. The skilled nursing facility provides long-term care for residents who are unable to care for themselves due to illness or disability. The rural health clinic provides primary care services to residents of Philipsburg and the surrounding areas.

Health Statistics in Granite County[edit | edit source]

According to the United States Census Bureau, Granite County has a population of approximately 3,079 people. The county has a higher percentage of elderly residents compared to the state average, with 28% of residents being 65 years or older.

In terms of health outcomes, Granite County ranks above average in Montana. The county has a lower rate of premature death, fewer poor physical health days, and fewer poor mental health days compared to the state average. However, the county has a higher rate of adult smoking and obesity compared to the state average.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Granite County, Montana is primarily provided by the Granite County Medical Center. The hospital provides a wide range of services to meet the healthcare needs of the county's residents. Despite some health challenges, Granite County ranks above average in terms of health outcomes compared to other counties in Montana.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Granite county, MT



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Crose Hunter 1013951060 MD M Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine 2001 Family Practice Philipsburg MT 59858



Granite county, MT - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Preece Stephen 1740434737 M Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine 2008 Diagnostic Radiology Interventional Radiology Philipsburg MT 59858



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Wideman Cayla 1629535281 F Other 2021 Nurse Practitioner 310 S Sansome St Philipsburg MT 59858 4068593271


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