Jasper county, MO
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Jasper County, Missouri[edit | edit source]
- Jasper County is a county located in the southwest portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 117,404. Its county seat is Carthage, and its largest city is Joplin. The county was organized in 1841 and named for William Jasper, a hero of the American Revolutionary War.
Healthcare in Jasper County, MO[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Jasper County, Missouri is a vital aspect of the community, with several well-known healthcare facilities providing a range of services to the residents.
Freeman Health System[edit | edit source]
- Freeman Health System is a three-hospital health system providing comprehensive healthcare and behavioral health services to an area that includes more than 450,000 from Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Freeman Health System includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital, and Ozark Center – the area’s largest provider of behavioral health services – as well as two urgent care clinics, dozens of physician clinics and a variety of specialty services.
Mercy Hospital Joplin[edit | edit source]
- Mercy Hospital Joplin offers a full range of health services to residents in Jasper County and the surrounding areas. The hospital is part of the Mercy health system, one of the largest Catholic health systems in the nation. Mercy Hospital Joplin features a heart hospital, cancer center, and stroke center, among other services.
Access Family Care[edit | edit source]
- Access Family Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides medical, dental, and mental health services to the residents of Jasper County. They operate on a sliding fee scale to ensure that everyone has access to affordable healthcare.
Landmark Hospital of Joplin[edit | edit source]
- Landmark Hospital of Joplin is a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) that specializes in providing care to patients who need more time to recover from their acute illness or injuries. The hospital features a team of specialized physicians, nurses, and therapists who work together to create individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Health Statistics in Jasper County[edit | edit source]
- According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Jasper County ranks 64th out of 115 counties in Missouri for overall health outcomes. The county has a lower percentage of adults reporting fair or poor health compared to the state average. However, the county has a higher percentage of adult smokers and obese adults compared to the state average.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Jasper County, Missouri is served by a variety of facilities, each offering a range of services to meet the diverse needs of the community. From large health systems like Freeman Health System and Mercy Hospital Joplin to specialized facilities like Landmark Hospital of Joplin and community health centers like Access Family Care, residents have access to comprehensive healthcare services.
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