Houston county, MN

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Houston County, Minnesota[edit | edit source]

  • Houston County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,813. Its county seat is Caledonia. The county was founded on February 23, 1854, and named after Sam Houston, a president of the Republic of Texas.

Healthcare in Houston County[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Houston County, Minnesota is provided by a variety of facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. These facilities provide a range of services, from primary care to specialized treatments.

Hospitals[edit | edit source]

  • Gundersen Health System is a comprehensive healthcare network that serves Houston County. It includes a hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin, as well as clinics in Houston County communities such as Caledonia, Spring Grove, and Houston.
  • Mayo Clinic Health System also serves Houston County, with a hospital in La Crosse and clinics in several communities.

Clinics[edit | edit source]

  • In addition to the clinics operated by Gundersen and Mayo Clinic, Houston County is served by several independent clinics. These include the Caledonia Family Clinic, which provides a range of primary care services, and the Spring Grove Family Clinic, which offers both primary care and some specialty services.

Long-Term Care Facilities[edit | edit source]

  • Houston County is home to several long-term care facilities. These include the Caledonia Care and Rehabilitation Center, a skilled nursing facility that provides both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services, and the Tweeten Healthcare, a continuum of care facility in Spring Grove that includes independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care.

Health Statistics[edit | edit source]

  • According to the Minnesota Department of Health, Houston County has a lower rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. The county also has a higher rate of individuals who receive health care through Medicare. The leading causes of death in Houston County are heart disease and cancer, similar to the rest of the state.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Houston County, Minnesota is provided by a variety of facilities and organizations. These providers offer a range of services to meet the needs of the county's residents, from primary care to specialized treatments and long-term care.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Houston county, MN



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Cochran John 1982685202 M Medical College Of Wisconsin 1984 Family Practice Caledonia MN 55921
Franta Peter 1619967155 MD M University Of Minnesota Medical School 1989 Family Practice Caledonia MN 55921
Randi Berg 1598769150 MD F University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine 1996 Family Practice 805 S Main Ave Harmony MN 55974 5078868888
Tjossem Gregory 1215931696 MD M University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine 1988 Family Practice Spring Grove MN 55974
Herath John 1740286913 M University Of Minnesota Medical School 1999 Internal Medicine 123 Se 5th Ave Spring Grove MN 55974 5074983302



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Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Stender Jennifer 1326150608 DC F Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport 2005 Chiropractic Spring Grove MN 55974
Erickson Mark 1144587551 M Marquette University School Of Dentistry 2012 Dentist Spring Grove MN 55974
Piper Anne 1801251285 F Other 2017 Nurse Practitioner Houston MN 55943
Zeien Joelle 1770086571 F Other 2017 Nurse Practitioner Spring Grove MN 55974
Schroeder Charity 1275779068 F Other 2008 Occupational Therapy 25 Apt 217 La Crescent MN 55947


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