Le Flore county, OK

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Le Flore County, Oklahoma[edit | edit source]

  • Le Flore County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2010 census, the population was 50,384. Its county seat is Poteau. The county was created in 1907 from the former territory of the Choctaw Nation in Indian Territory. It was named for a prominent Choctaw family, the LeFlore.

Healthcare in Le Flore County[edit | edit source]

Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center[edit | edit source]

  • Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center (EOMC) is a 90-bed facility located in Poteau, the county seat of Le Flore County. EOMC offers a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, and a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging services. The hospital also operates several outpatient clinics and a home health agency.

Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority[edit | edit source]

  • Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority (CNHSA) is a system of healthcare facilities and services provided for the members of the Choctaw Nation and their dependents. The CNHSA operates the Poteau Health Clinic in Le Flore County, which provides primary care services, dental care, optometry, and behavioral health services.

Health Statistics in Le Flore County[edit | edit source]

  • According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Le Flore County has a higher rate of obesity and smoking compared to the state average. The county also has a higher rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Le Flore County, Oklahoma is a critical aspect of the community, with facilities like the Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center and the Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority providing essential services. However, there are health challenges in the county, such as higher rates of obesity and smoking, that need to be addressed.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Le Flore county, OK



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Brigance James 1700383668 M Other 2018 Family Practice Talihina OK 74571
Brigance James 1700383668 M Other 2018 Family Practice Poteau OK 74953
Carter Dennis 1336102532 M Oklahoma State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine 1987 Family Practice 1013 Dewey Ave Poteau OK 74953 9186472929
Clark Jonathan 1184682866 DO M Oklahoma State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine 1997 Family Practice Poteau OK 74953
Hefner Debra 1720308570 F Oklahoma State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine 2011 Family Practice Talihina OK 74571
Hill Jason 1205806759 M Other 1999 Family Practice Talihina OK 74571
Hites Beth 1154628113 F Oklahoma State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine 2009 Family Practice 104 Wall St Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center Poteau OK 74953 9186478161
Lee David 1699153627 M Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine 2014 Family Practice Talihina OK 74571
Luu Huy 1124318985 M University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med 2009 Family Practice 105 Wall St Poteau OK 74953 9186478161
Mayfield Mark 1376567081 M University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston 1985 Family Practice Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center Poteau OK 74953

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Le Flore county, OK - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Golden Michael 1952527012 M Ohio State University College Of Medicine 2007 Diagnostic Radiology Talihina OK 74571
Jerry Howard 1669565552 M Loma Linda University School Of Medicine 2006 Diagnostic Radiology 2204 E Main Str Stigler OK 74571 9189679200
Oliver Cvitanic 1538267208 MD M Other 1987 Diagnostic Radiology 10109 E 79th St Tulsa OK 74571
Stephen Back 1639302060 M Oklahoma State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine 2006 Diagnostic Radiology 2204 E Main Str Stigler OK 74571 9189679200
Vassiliou Christos 1053567784 M Other 2005 Diagnostic Radiology Talihina OK 74571
Regan Jason 1861466062 M Oklahoma State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine 1998 Emergency Medicine Talihina OK 74571
Carlisle John 1164962726 M William Carey University College Of Osteopathic Medicine 2017 General Surgery Poteau OK 74953
Broadway Eric 1790870905 MD M University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 1988 Psychiatry Suite A Poteau OK 74953
Magnus Ryan 1174576292 M Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota 1990 Psychiatry Talihina OK 74571



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Whitacre April 1003219379 F Other 2014 Certified Nurse Midwife (Cnm) Talihina OK 74571
Wilson James 1295990687 M Other 2008 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Talihina OK 74571
Dryer Steven 1437117702 DC M Western States College Of Chiropractic 1994 Chiropractic Poteau OK 74953 9186490330
Loewen Ashley 1225340771 F Other 2002 Clinical Social Worker Suite A Poteau OK 74953
Brown Tabetha 1588097836 F Other 2013 Nurse Practitioner Poteau OK 74953
Harper Gerald 1730490715 M Other 2010 Nurse Practitioner Talihina Rural Health Clinic Talihina OK 74571
Leatherwood Cynthia 1346993441 F Other 2021 Nurse Practitioner Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center Poteau OK 74953
Lee Vanessa 1740755503 F Other 2017 Nurse Practitioner Poteau OK 74953
Meeks Kristy 1508308701 F Other 2016 Nurse Practitioner Poteau OK 74953
Breeding Angela 1558552430 F Southern College Of Optometry 2007 Optometry Poteau OK 74953

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