Jefferson county, WA
Jefferson County, Washington[edit | edit source]
- Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2010 census, the population was 29,872. The county seat and only incorporated city is Port Townsend. The county is named for Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States.
Geography[edit | edit source]
- Jefferson County is located on the Olympic Peninsula, bordered by Clallam County to the north and Mason County to the south. It includes the Quimper Peninsula and Hood Canal, and covers a total area of 2,183 square miles.
Healthcare in Jefferson County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Jefferson County is primarily provided by Jefferson Healthcare, a public hospital district that operates a critical access hospital in Port Townsend, as well as several clinics throughout the county.
Jefferson Healthcare[edit | edit source]
- Jefferson Healthcare is a fully integrated health care system that includes a public hospital, a network of primary care and specialty clinics, and a comprehensive range of services. It is the only hospital in Jefferson County and is designated as a Critical Access Hospital.
- The hospital provides a full range of services, including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, a birthing center, rehabilitation services, and a cancer care center. The hospital also operates several clinics throughout the county, offering primary care, specialty care, and urgent care services.
- In 2020, Jefferson Healthcare had a total of 25 beds and admitted 1,200 patients. The hospital performed 2,500 surgeries and saw 25,000 emergency room visits.
Other Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]
- In addition to Jefferson Healthcare, there are several other healthcare facilities in the county. These include the Port Townsend Family Physicians, a group practice with 8 physicians who specialize in Family Medicine, and the Discovery Behavioral Healthcare, a mental health clinic offering a range of services including counseling, psychiatric medication management, and substance use disorder treatment.
Public Health[edit | edit source]
- The Jefferson County Public Health Department is responsible for protecting and promoting the health of the people in Jefferson County. It provides a range of services, including disease prevention, health promotion, emergency preparedness, environmental health, and maternal and child health services.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Jefferson County, with its comprehensive healthcare system, ensures the health and well-being of its residents. From the critical access hospital to the various clinics and public health services, the county is well-equipped to handle the healthcare needs of its population.
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Jefferson county, WA
Jefferson county, WA - Specialists
Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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Eric Wallace 1578502191 | MD | M | Loma Linda University School Of Medicine | 1999 | Diagnostic Radiology | 1211 24th St | Anacortes | WA | 98368 | 3606785151 | ||
Peet Andrew 1740237619 | MD | M | Rutgers New Jersey Medical School | 1985 | Emergency Medicine | Port Townsend | WA | 98368 | ||||
Smith Kent 1306873302 | DO | M | Ohio University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine | 1990 | Emergency Medicine | Port Townsend | WA | 98368 | ||||
Naumann Paul 1639391501 | M | Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine | 2005 | Orthopedic Surgery | Port Townsend | WA | 98368 |
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