Inyo county, CA
Inyo County, California[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Inyo County is primarily provided by two main facilities: Northern Inyo Hospital and Southern Inyo Hospital.
Northern Inyo Hospital[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
- 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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Primary Care Inyo county, CA
Inyo county, CA - Specialists
Allied healthcare providers
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Education | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zwier Gail 1548365869 | F | Other | 1985 | Clinical Psychologist | Bishop | CA | 93514 | |||||
| Keisha Fraley 1952027138 | F | Other | 2016 | Nurse Practitioner | 150 Pioneer Ln | Bishop | CA | 93514 | 7608735811 | |||
| Luna Rebeca 1235804428 | F | Other | 2020 | Nurse Practitioner | Lone Pine | CA | 93545 | 7608765501 | ||||
| Dillon Andrea 1699007658 | F | Oklahoma State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine | 2009 | Physical Therapy | Suite B | Bishop | CA | 93514 | ||||
| Gable Michael 1376875500 | M | Other | 2002 | Physical Therapy | Suite 4 | Bishop | CA | 93514 | ||||
| Dennis Darren 1831376334 | M | Loma Linda University School Of Medicine | 2007 | Physician Assistant | Bishop | CA | 93514 | |||||
| Johnson Michael 1669931705 | M | Other | 2019 | Physician Assistant | Bishop | CA | 93514 | |||||
| Joos Jennifer 1740439983 | F | Other | 2008 | Physician Assistant | Bishop | CA | 93514 |
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