Las Animas county, CO

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Las Animas County, Colorado[edit | edit source]

  • Las Animas County is the largest county in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,507. The county seat is Trinidad. The county was named for the Mexican Spanish name of the Purgatoire River, originally called El Río de las Ánimas Perdidas en el Purgatorio, which means "River of the Lost Souls in Purgatory."

Healthcare in Las Animas County[edit | edit source]

Mount San Rafael Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Mount San Rafael Hospital is a critical access facility located in Trinidad, the county seat of Las Animas. The hospital was established in 1889 by the Sisters of Charity. It offers a wide range of services including emergency care, surgical services, radiology, and rehabilitation services. The hospital is also home to the Trinidad Area Health Association, which provides community health programs and services.

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center[edit | edit source]

  • Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center is located in Walsenburg, a city in the neighboring Huerfano County, but it also serves residents of Las Animas County. The health center provides a variety of services including a nursing home, a veterans' community living center, and a family clinic. The center is known for its comprehensive care and commitment to the health and well-being of the communities it serves.

Health Statistics in Las Animas County[edit | edit source]

  • According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Las Animas County has a lower rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. However, the county has higher rates of obesity, smoking, and physical inactivity. The county also has a higher rate of hospitalization for mental health conditions compared to the state average.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Las Animas County, Colorado is a critical aspect of the community, with facilities like Mount San Rafael Hospital and Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center providing essential services. Despite some health challenges, these institutions continue to strive for the well-being of the county's residents.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Las Animas county, CO



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Mcfarland Douglas 1992863195 M Tufts University School Of Medicine 1978 Family Practice Trinidad CO 81082
Serafini David 1316991052 MD M University Of Washington School Of Medicine 1989 General Practice Suite A Trinidad CO 81082
Fabec Sally 1427093111 MD F University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver 1974 Internal Medicine Trinidad CO 81082
Stewart Elizabeth 1114998226 F Rush Medical College Of Rush University 1996 Internal Medicine 410 Benedicta Ave Trinidad CO 81082 7198469213



Las Animas county, CO - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Coombs Melissa 1043448558 F Creighton University School Of Medicine 2009 Emergency Medicine Trinidad CO 81082
Conrad James 1316983083 MD M Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine 1994 General Surgery Trinidad CO 81082



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Grice Shelby 1922590637 M Palmer College Chiropractic - West Sunnyvale 1999 Chiropractic 500 San Juan St Trinidad CO 81082 7198450001
Telian Erin 1245566892 M Other 2005 Clinical Social Worker 134 W Main St Suite 12 Trinidad CO 81082 7198462691


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