Kauai county, HI
Kauai County, Hawaii[edit | edit source]
- Kauai County is a county located in the U.S. state of Hawaii. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 67,091. The county seat is Lihue. Kauai County comprises the Kapa'a, HI Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Healthcare in Kauai County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Kauai County is primarily provided by two major facilities: Wilcox Medical Center and Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital.
Wilcox Medical Center[edit | edit source]
- Wilcox Medical Center is the largest medical facility on the island of Kauai. It is a 71-bed medical center located in Lihue, the county seat. The hospital offers a full range of services including emergency care, maternity care, pediatric services, surgical services, and more. It is part of the Hawaii Pacific Health network.
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital[edit | edit source]
- Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Waimea. It provides a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, and long-term care. The hospital is part of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.
Health Statistics in Kauai County[edit | edit source]
- According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Kauai County has a lower rate of uninsured individuals compared to the national average. As of 2019, the uninsured rate in Kauai County was 3.8%, compared to the national average of 8.5%.
- The county also has a higher rate of individuals with health insurance coverage. As of 2019, 96.2% of Kauai County residents had health insurance coverage, compared to the national average of 91.5%.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Kauai County is primarily provided by two major facilities, Wilcox Medical Center and Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital. The county has a lower rate of uninsured individuals and a higher rate of individuals with health insurance coverage compared to the national average.
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