Leflore county, MS

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Leflore County, Mississippi[edit | edit source]

  • 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[edit | edit source]

Greenwood Leflore Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • 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[edit | edit source]

  • 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[edit | edit source]

  • 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[edit | edit source]

  • 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[edit source]


Primary Care Leflore county, MS



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Martin Valencia 1215028287 F University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine 1983 Family Practice Greenwood MS 38930
Mills Richard 1720001621 M Other 2004 Family Practice Greenwood MS 38930
Nause Charles 1154316008 M Other 1983 Family Practice Greenwood MS 38930
Neely Susan 1699765818 MD F West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine 1995 Family Practice Greenwood MS 38930
Bell Sara 1871939652 F Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University 2013 Internal Medicine Rm 442 Greenwood MS 38930
Wheeler Harold 1730270786 M University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine 1982 Internal Medicine Greenwood MS 38930



Leflore county, MS - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Ellison Richard 1699781948 MD M University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine 1988 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
White Allison 1760559751 M University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine 1969 Nephrology Greenwood MS 38930



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Evans Kathryn 1528434214 F Other 2015 Nurse Practitioner Fl 2 Greenwood MS 38930 8624558058
Mullins Tracey 1487613774 F Other 1996 Nurse Practitioner Greenwood MS 38930
Narmour Carrie 1477007763 F Other 2016 Nurse Practitioner Greenwood MS 38930
Wordlaw Lease 1578923454 F Other 2015 Nurse Practitioner Dr. Arenia C. Mallory Community Health Center Inc Greenwood MS 38930
Wright-mckinney Daphne 1841728292 F Other 2015 Nurse Practitioner Greenwood MS 38930
Magee Preslee 1023460326 F Other 2016 Optometry Greenwood MS 38930
Fair Kathryn 1154558807 F Other 2009 Physical Therapy Greenwood MS 38930
Harris Amanda 1073500054 PT F Other 2003 Physical Therapy Greenwood MS 38930
Walker Robert 1467740563 M Other 2011 Physical Therapy Suite B Greenwood MS 38930


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