Hickory county, MO

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Hickory County, Missouri[edit | edit source]

Hickory County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,627. Its county seat is Hermitage. The county was organized February 14, 1845, and named after President Andrew Jackson, whose nickname was "Old Hickory."

Geography[edit | edit source]

Hickory County is located in the south-central portion of Missouri. It is bordered by Benton County to the north, Camden County to the northeast, Dallas County to the east, Polk County to the southeast, St. Clair County to the south, and Benton County to the west.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2010 census, there were 9,627 people, 4,129 households, and 2,882 families residing in the county. The population density was 21 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 97.8% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. 1.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Healthcare in Hickory County[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Hickory County is primarily provided by two main facilities: Citizens Memorial Hospital and Hickory County Health Department.

Citizens Memorial Hospital[edit | edit source]

Citizens Memorial Hospital is a fully-integrated healthcare system devoted to exceptional patient care provided by leading physicians and caring staff. It is located in Bolivar, MO, and serves Hickory County and the surrounding areas. The hospital offers a wide range of services including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, surgery, and rehabilitation services.

Hickory County Health Department[edit | edit source]

The Hickory County Health Department provides a variety of health services to the residents of Hickory County. These services include immunizations, family planning, women's health services, children's health services, and environmental health services. The health department also provides education and outreach programs to promote health and wellness in the community.

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Primary Care Hickory county, MO



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Wouters Gordon 1851402010 MD M Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences 1995 Family Practice Hermitage MO 65668



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