Inyo county, CA

Inyo County, California

• Inyo County is located in the U.S. state of California, in the eastern Sierra region. It is the second-largest county by area in California, covering over 10,000 square miles. The county seat is Independence. As of the 2020 census, the population was approximately 18,000. The county is known for its natural beauty, including Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous United States, and Death Valley National Park, the hottest and driest place in North America.

Healthcare in Inyo County

• Healthcare in Inyo County is primarily provided by two main facilities: Northern Inyo Hospital and Southern Inyo Hospital.

Northern Inyo Hospital

• Northern Inyo Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Bishop, California. It is a 25-bed facility offering a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, and a birthing center. The hospital also operates several rural health clinics in the surrounding area. In 2020, the hospital had approximately 1,000 admissions and performed around 200 inpatient surgeries.

Southern Inyo Hospital

• Southern Inyo Hospital is a smaller facility located in Lone Pine, California. It is a 37-bed hospital that provides emergency services, inpatient care, and long-term care. The hospital is known for its skilled nursing facility, which provides care for patients requiring extended stays for rehabilitation or chronic illness management. In 2020, the hospital had approximately 500 admissions.

Health Challenges in Inyo County

• Like many rural areas, Inyo County faces unique healthcare challenges. These include a lack of specialty care, long distances to major medical centers, and a higher than average elderly population. The county is working to address these issues through telemedicine programs, recruitment of additional healthcare providers, and partnerships with larger healthcare systems.

Conclusion

• Inyo County, despite its rural location and unique challenges, is served by dedicated healthcare professionals and facilities. Both Northern Inyo Hospital and Southern Inyo Hospital provide critical healthcare services to the residents of the county, ensuring that even in this remote part of California, quality healthcare is accessible.
  

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Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Frazier Summer 1184052748		F	Loma Linda University School Of Medicine	2010	Family Practice				Bishop	CA	93514

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Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Blue Michael 1962441501	MD	M	Ohio State University College Of Medicine	1979	Emergency Medicine				Lone Pine	CA	93545
Cheffers Mary 1588035745		F	University Of Massachusetts Medical School	2014	Emergency Medicine				Bishop	CA	93514
Smith Ronald 1467498873	MD	M	Loma Linda University School Of Medicine	1972	Emergency Medicine				Lone Pine	CA	93545

Allied healthcare providers

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Education	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Joos Jennifer 1740439983		F	Other	2008	Physician Assistant				Bishop	CA	93514

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