Keokuk county, IA

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Keokuk County, Iowa[edit | edit source]

Keokuk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,163. The county seat is Sigourney. The county was named for the eponymous chief of the Sac Indians, who advocated peace with the white settlers.

Healthcare in Keokuk County[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Keokuk County is primarily provided by two main facilities: Keokuk County Health Center and Sigourney Health Care.

Keokuk County Health Center[edit | edit source]

Keokuk County Health Center is a critical access hospital located in Sigourney, Iowa. It provides a wide range of services including emergency care, inpatient services, surgery, outpatient services, specialty clinics, and more. The hospital is committed to providing high-quality healthcare and improving the health of the people in Keokuk County and surrounding areas.

According to the latest data, Keokuk County Health Center has a total of 25 beds. The hospital is accredited by the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP).

Sigourney Health Care[edit | edit source]

Sigourney Health Care is a skilled nursing facility located in Sigourney, Iowa. It offers a variety of services including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and hospice care. The facility is dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care to all its residents.

Sigourney Health Care has a total of 60 beds. It is certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Health Statistics in Keokuk County[edit | edit source]

According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Keokuk County ranks 77th out of 99 counties in Iowa for overall health outcomes. The county has a higher than average rate of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity. The county also has a higher than average rate of uninsured individuals.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Keokuk County is served by a critical access hospital and a skilled nursing facility. Despite the availability of these services, the county faces several health challenges. Efforts are ongoing to improve the health outcomes of the residents of Keokuk County.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Keokuk county, IA



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Webb Jessica 1114368115 F Other 2013 Family Practice Sigourney IA 52591



Keokuk county, IA - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
White Barbara 1619954740 DO F University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine 1993 Emergency Medicine Sigourney IA 52591



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Kempf Tyler 1730601428 M Other 2017 Nurse Practitioner Sigourney IA 52591
Polonsky Jason 1295797934 PA M Other 2002 Physician Assistant Sigourney IA 52591


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