Leflore county, MS

Leflore County, Mississippi

• Leflore County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 32,317. The county seat is Greenwood. The county is named for Choctaw leader Greenwood Leflore, who signed a treaty to cede his people's land to the United States in exchange for land in the West.

Healthcare in Leflore County

• Healthcare in Leflore County is primarily provided by two main facilities: Greenwood Leflore Hospital and Life Help Mental Health Center.

Greenwood Leflore Hospital

• Greenwood Leflore Hospital is a 208-bed facility that serves approximately 150,000 people from Leflore County and surrounding areas. The hospital offers a wide range of services including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, surgery, and obstetrics. It also has a state-of-the-art radiology department and a comprehensive rehabilitation center.

Life Help Mental Health Center

• Life Help Mental Health Center is a community mental health center that provides a variety of services to individuals and families in Leflore County. These services include outpatient therapy, crisis intervention, case management, and psychiatric services. The center also offers specialized programs for children and adolescents, adults with serious mental illness, and individuals with substance use disorders.

Health Statistics in Leflore County

• According to the Mississippi State Department of Health, Leflore County has a higher rate of chronic diseases compared to the state average. The county has a higher percentage of adults with diabetes (16.4% vs. 13.6% statewide) and hypertension (44.1% vs. 40.8% statewide). The county also has a higher rate of infant mortality (12.6 per 1,000 live births vs. 8.6 statewide).

Conclusion

• Healthcare in Leflore County, Mississippi is a critical aspect of the community, with Greenwood Leflore Hospital and Life Help Mental Health Center providing essential services. However, the county faces significant health challenges, particularly in the areas of chronic disease and infant mortality. Efforts to improve health outcomes in the county must address these issues.
  

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Primary Care Leflore county, MS

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Nause Charles 1154316008		M	Other	1983	Family Practice				Greenwood	MS	38930

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Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Parker Benton 1215041116	MD	M	University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine	1985	Diagnostic Radiology				Greenwood	MS	38930
Smyth Andrew 1982689816	MD	M	State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine	1988	Diagnostic Radiology				Greenwood	MS	38930
Wineman Robert 1760690713		M	University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine	2003	Diagnostic Radiology				Greenwood	MS	38930
Girnys Raymond 1578522934	MD	M	Other	1982	General Surgery				Greenwood	MS	38930
White Allison 1760559751		M	University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine	1969	Nephrology				Greenwood	MS	38930
Coppage Abram 1518007459	MD	M	Mercer University School Of Medicine	1995	Pathology				Greenwood	MS	38930

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Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Education	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Harris Amanda 1073500054	PT	F	Other	2003	Physical Therapy				Greenwood	MS	38930

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