Jefferson county, IL

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Jefferson County, Illinois[edit | edit source]

  • Jefferson County is a county located in the southern part of the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 38,827. The county seat is Mount Vernon. The county was named for Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States of America, who had died the year the county was established.

Healthcare in Jefferson County, IL[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare is a significant aspect of life in Jefferson County, with several healthcare facilities providing a range of services to the residents. These facilities include hospitals, clinics, and specialized healthcare centers.

Crossroads Community Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Crossroads Community Hospital is a leading healthcare provider in Jefferson County. It is a 47-bed facility providing a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, and diagnostic imaging. The hospital is located at 8 Doctors Park Road, Mount Vernon, IL 62864.

SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital is another major healthcare facility in the county. It offers a comprehensive range of services including cancer care, heart and vascular services, orthopedics, and women's health. The hospital is located at 1 Good Samaritan Way, Mount Vernon, IL 62864.

Jefferson County Health Department[edit | edit source]

  • The Jefferson County Health Department provides a variety of public health services to the residents of Jefferson County. These services include immunizations, health education, and disease prevention programs. The health department is located at 333 Potomac Blvd, Suite F, Mount Vernon, IL 62864.

Healthcare Data in Jefferson County, IL[edit | edit source]

  • According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Jefferson County ranks 82nd out of 102 counties in Illinois for overall health outcomes. This ranking takes into account factors such as length of life and quality of life. The county has a relatively high rate of smoking and obesity, which are significant contributors to poor health outcomes.
  • In terms of access to care, Jefferson County performs better, ranking 45th out of 102 counties. This is likely due to the presence of several healthcare facilities in the county, including Crossroads Community Hospital and SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Jefferson County, IL, is served by several reputable facilities that offer a wide range of services. However, there is room for improvement in terms of overall health outcomes, with particular attention needed for issues such as smoking and obesity. The county's healthcare providers, along with the Jefferson County Health Department, continue to work towards improving the health and wellbeing of all residents.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Jefferson county, IL



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Feather Randall 1962761551 M Other 2012 Family Practice Mount Vernon IL 62864
Hays Jon 1669664843 M University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) 1991 Family Practice Mount Vernon IL 62864
Modert Sara 1700866258 F Other 1987 Family Practice Suite C Mount Vernon IL 62864
Poulos Andrew 1760801120 M Other 2014 Family Practice Mount Vernon IL 62864
Yu Evelyn 1184635476 F Other 1977 Family Practice Pediatric Medicine Suite 3 Mount Vernon IL 62864
Hipskind Timothy 1265439640 MD M Other 1982 Internal Medicine Mount Vernon IL 62864
Luo Qing 1033527809 M Other 2014 Internal Medicine Mount Vernon IL 62864
Mohr Clinton 1356427736 M Saint Louis University School Of Medicine 2001 Internal Medicine Mount Vernon IL 62864
Smith Thomas 1306070636 M Howard University College Of Medicine 2009 Internal Medicine Mount Vernon IL 62864



Jefferson county, IL - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Asariparampil Rajeshri 1285270280 F Other 2002 Anesthesiology Suite 200 Mount Vernon IL 62864
Binh Nguyen 1093933665 M Other 2005 Cardiac Electrophysiology Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) 911 Stacey Burk Dr Flora IL 62864 6186622131
Haseeb Mohammed 1275692238 MD M Other 1980 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Internal Medicine Mount Vernon IL 62864
Mukerji Rita 1023218807 F Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine 2004 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Internal Medicine Interventional Cardiology Mount Vernon IL 62864
Shahad Al Bayati 1740644038 F Other 2015 Diagnostic Radiology 250 E Superior Chicago IL 62864 3124723660
Haws Palmella 1912954538 NP F Other 2009 Emergency Medicine Mount Vernon IL 62864
Roustio Scott 1215080395 MD M Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine 1991 Emergency Medicine Mount Vernon IL 62864
Kraszewska-ostromecka Elzbieta 1518958412 MD F Other 1982 Hospitalist Internal Medicine Mount Vernon IL 62864
Ostromecki Christopher 1497746390 MD M Other 1982 Interventional Cardiology Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Internal Medicine Mount Vernon IL 62864
Brian Reichardt 1689802001 M Other 2009 Pulmonary Disease Critical Care (Intensivists) 9515 Holy Cross Lane Breese IL 62864 6185264511

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Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Klausman Melissa 1144684622 F Georgetown University School Of Medicine 2015 Certified Nurse Midwife (Cnm) Mount Vernon IL 62864
Calcetto Patricia 1831611334 F Other 2017 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Suite 200 Mount Vernon IL 62864
Corey Bruff 1841658200 M Other 2015 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 911 Stacey Burk Dr Flora IL 62864 6186622131
Mcmahon Kenton 1407189434 M Logan College Of Chiropractic 2009 Chiropractic Suite 2b Mount Vernon IL 62864
Bolle Lauren 1659758688 F Other 2017 Nurse Practitioner B Mount Vernon IL 62864 6188993278
Campbell Kelley 1245590074 F Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine 2011 Nurse Practitioner Mount Vernon IL 62864
Fischer Alexis 1346956828 F Other 2022 Nurse Practitioner Mount Vernon IL 62864
Gingrich Sharron 1205821923 NP F Other 2005 Nurse Practitioner Suite 400 Mount Vernon IL 62864
Guthrie Shelby 1679278352 F University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine 2022 Nurse Practitioner A Mount Vernon IL 62864
Huegen Kara 1306207139 F Other 2019 Nurse Practitioner Mount Vernon IL 62864

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